BEIJING, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Guangdong Southern Tigers point guard Xu Jie leads the starters announced on Monday for the 2026 Chinese Basketball Association All-Star Game.
Xu received 1,654,042 fan votes during a 21-day period, the most among all players. Other South Team starters are Shenzhen Aviators swingman He Xining, Zhejiang Lions power forward Hu Jinqiu, Nanjing Monkey Kings small forward Guo Haowen and Jiangsu Dragons rookie Pang Zhenglin.
Xu averaged 11.4 points and 4.1 assists in 18 games in the 2025-26 season as Guangdong sits third in the 20-team standings.
China national team captain Zhao Rui leads the North Team with 1,280,443 fan votes and is joined in the starting lineup by Beijing Ducks teammate Zeng Fanbo. Xinjiang Flying Tigers small forward Qi Lin, Liaoning Flying Leopards power forward Fu Hao and Beijing Royal Fighters guard Liao Sanning are also voted as the starters.
The CBA said that the five starters for each team were selected by fans - representing 75 percent of the vote - and media representatives - representing the remaining 25 percent - consisting of three front court players and two guards.
The 2026 CBA All-Star Weekend will be held in Zhuji, east China's Zhejiang Province from March 6 to 8. ■
