Han Xu (simplified Chinese: 韩旭; traditional Chinese: 韓旭; pinyin: Hán Xù; born 31 October 1999) is a Chinese professional basketball player for the New York Liberty of the Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Han was drafted with the 14th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft. She represents the China women's national basketball team.
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Early life
Han was born in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China.
Professional career
WCBA
Han played three seasons for the Xinjiang Magic Deer in the Women's Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) between 2018 and 2021. She then played for the Sichuan JinQiang Chengdu / Yuanda Meile between 2021 and 2025. She was named WCBA MVP in 2021 and 2022.
WNBA
Han was drafted by the New York Liberty with the 14th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA draft. She was the youngest player in her draft class.
In her rookie season, she was the tallest player in the league and the second-tallest player in league history, behind Margo Dydek. She drew comparisons to male Chinese international basketball player Yao Ming.
In May 2020, it was announced that Han would sit out the 2020 WNBA season to remain in China due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After sitting out the 2021 WNBA season as well, she returned to the Liberty for both the 2022 and 2023 seasons.
In April 2026, Han joined the New York Liberty for training camp ahead of the 2026 WNBA season.
WNBL
On 11 October 2025, Han signed with the Perth Lynx of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) in Australia for the 2025–26 season. She was unavailable for the start of the season due to commitments in China, joining the team in late November. She was named the WNBL Defensive Player of the Year after averaging two blocks per game and leading the Lynx to a 12–2 record in her 14 games. She was also named to the All-WNBL Second Team. In the semi-finals, the Lynx defeated the Bendigo Spirit 2–0 to advance to the WNBL Grand Final, with Han recording 25 points, 14 rebounds and four blocks in game two. In the grand final series, the Lynx lost 2–0 to the Townsville Fire to finish as runners-up. Han had 16 points in game one and 18 points in game two.
On 28 July 2026, Han signed with the Geelong Venom for the 2026–27 WNBL season.
National team career
Han represented China at the 2016 FIBA Under-17 World Championship for Women, 2017 FIBA Under-19 Women's Basketball World Cup, 2018 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup and 2022 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. She was selected to the All-Star Five at the 2022 World Cup. She averaged 12.4 points, 8.4 rebounds and 1.7 blocks per game, helping China win the silver medal. In the semi-final game against Australia, Han had a career high for China and equalled the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup blocks record with five. She also accumulated an efficiency score of 33 after registering 19 points from 80 percent floor shooting and completing a double-double with 11 rebounds. At the 2023 FIBA Women's Asia Cup, she was named tournament MVP.
Player profile
At 211 cm tall, Han was noted as being the second tallest female basketballer in the world as of November 2025.