Cui Yongxi
Cui Yongxi, also known as Jacky Cui, is a Chinese professional basketball player who plays for the Guangdong Southern Tigers of the CBA. He is also a member of the China men's national [basketball team].
Early life
Cui was born in Guangxi, China, to Cui Mingguang, one of the most prolific street basketball players in Southern China. He initially attended, as a 16-year-old, the Basketball Without Borders camp, representing his home country and making a name for himself. Afterwards, he attended the NBA Academy in Canberra, graduating at 18 years old while setting his sights on going pro.Professional career
Guangzhou Loong Lions (2022–2024)
Cui began his professional career with the Guangzhou Loong Lions of the Chinese Basketball Association. In his rookie season, he played in 43 games and averaged 12.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.8 steals in 30.8 minutes.In his second year, Cui played 56 games and improved his numbers across the board, averaging 15.7 points, 6 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 1.7 steals, and 0.3 blocks per game in 34.5 minutes while shooting 45.5 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from 3, earning CBA Domestic Second Team honors. After the season ended, he declared for the NBA draft.