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China's 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu looms over opponents on debut at Women’s Basketball World Cup
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Ciarán Fahey, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· September 4, 2026
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Key points The US team is familiar with the 6-10 player from her games with a US team. A duo from China is particularly notable, with one member standing at 7-foot-3 and the other at 6-10.
Tallest women on the planet are making their presence known at the women's basketball World Cup. A duo from China is particularly notable, with one member standing at 7-foot-3 and the other at 6-10. The US team is familiar with the 6-10 player from her games with a US team.
China's team was expected to have another tall player, but a passport issue prevented her from competing. The team's campaign begins on Friday against the current champion. Further information about the tournament and China's team is available from the source, including details about the 7-foot-3 player's debut and the team's upcoming games.
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Published: September 4, 2026 ·
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