The 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers saw a key clash on February 26, where China staged an 87-80 comeback win against Japan, securing their first victory in this qualifying campaign.

Wang Haoran, a 2.03-meter power forward from Zhongshan, made history as the city's first-ever national team player. He contributed 2 points, 2 rebounds and 1 assist in over 9 minutes of play in his senior national team debut.

Born in 2004 in Xiaolan Town, Wang joined Shenzhen Leopards' first team and began his CBA career in 2022.