Li Meng (Chinese: 李梦, born 2 January 1995) is a Chinese professional basketball player for Sichuan Yuanda of the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA.) She has also represented the Chinese national team, where she participated at the 2014,[1][2] 2018 FIBA World Championship, and 2022 FIBA World Championship.[3]
_(cropped).jpg) Li Meng with the Washington Mystics in 2023 | |
| Sichuan Yuanda | |
|---|---|
| Position | Shooting guard |
| League | Women's Chinese Basketball Association |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 2 January 1995 Shenyang, Liaoning, China |
| Listed height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Listed weight | 198 lb (90 kg) |
| Career information | |
| WNBA draft | 2017: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2012–present |
| Career history | |
| 2012–2018 | Shenyang Army Golden Lions |
| 2018–2021 | Bayi Kylin |
| 2021–present | Sichuan Yuanda |
| 2023 | Washington Mystics |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life
editMeng grew up in Shenyang, Liaoning.[4] She was recognized for her athletic ability from a young age, with her parents enrolling her in swim lessons at age four. However, after a year of swimming, Meng began suffering from earache and stopped swimming following her doctor's advice. Instead, she began playing basketball at age five.[5] Meng had two dreams as a child: to play for the Chinese women's national basketball team, and to play in the WNBA.[6]
WNBA
editOn March 13, 2023, Meng signed a training camp contract with the Washington Mystics of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA).[7] On May 1, 2023, Meng confirmed via social media that she had earned a spot on the Mystics' regular season roster,[8] making her the third Chinese national to play in the WNBA, after Han Xu and Yang Liwei.[9]
On April 22, 2024, Li Meng tallied 23 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals in Game 5 of the 2024 WCBA finals to defeat Inner Mongolia and win the WCBA finals. She was named Finals MVP.
WNBA career statistics
edit| GP | Games played | GS | Games started | MPG | Minutes per game | RPG | Rebounds per game |
| APG | Assists per game | SPG | Steals per game | BPG | Blocks per game | PPG | Points per game |
| TO | Turnovers per game | FG% | Field-goal percentage | 3P% | 3-point field-goal percentage | FT% | Free-throw percentage |
| Bold | Career best | ° | League leader |
Regular season
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Washington | 34 | 1 | 15.9 | .378 | .364 | .846 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.6 |
| Career | 1 year, 1 team | 34 | 1 | 15.9 | .378 | .364 | .846 | 1.1 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 5.6 |
Postseason
edit| Year | Team | GP | GS | MPG | FG% | 3P% | FT% | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | TO | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Washington | 2 | 0 | 7.0 | .200 | .250 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
| Career | 1 year, 1 team | 2 | 0 | 7.0 | .200 | .250 | — | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.5 |
References
edit- ^ "FIBA profile". fiba.com. Archived from the original on September 28, 2018. Retrieved 27 September 2014.
- ^ Eurobasket.com profile
- ^ "Li Meng soars high at Women's Basketball World Cup - China.org.cn". www.china.org.cn. Retrieved 18 June 2023.
- ^ Shoemaker, Steven (25 July 2023). "From China to the DMV, Li Meng's patience landed her lifelong dream with the Mystics". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "Feature: Li Meng chases basketball dream despite challenges - Xinhua | English.news.cn". Xinhua. Xinhua. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ "1-ON-1: Mystics rookie Li Meng discusses adjustment to WNBA basketball, teaches Wes Hall Mandarin". YouTube.
- ^ "Mystics Sign Li Meng to Training Camp Contract". Washington Mystics. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Sun, Xiaochen. "Team China ace Li dials in to Mystics mission". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
- ^ Sun, Xiaochen. "Li chasing her WNBA dream with Mystics tryout". www.chinadaily.com.cn. Retrieved 1 February 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics and player information from WNBA.com and Basketball-Reference.com
- Li Meng at FIBA
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