Despite being the No. 16 overall selection in the 2025 NBA Draft, Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen was one of the most highlighted rookies in the entire class. As a relatively unknown prospect coming over from the CBA, there was so much hype and excitement surrounding how Hansen would fare in the NBA. After all, he was projected to be a second-round pick, and the Blazers' front office clearly believed they saw something special in him after scouting him heavily for two years to take the gamble on an unconventional selection.
Hansen even appeared to have justified the "reach" by showcasing his upside throughout summer league, averaging 10.