University of Hawaii Welcomes 'Big Dan' from China to Basketball Team
Hawaii’s basketball team signs ‘Big Dan’ from China
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Houran Dan, a 6-foot-11 player from Inner Mongolia, China, has signed with the University of Hawaii men's basketball team, becoming the first player from China in the program's Division I history. He aims to contribute to the team as they transition to the Mountain West Conference after winning the Big West championship.
- 01Houran Dan joins the University of Hawaii men's basketball team as the first player from China in its Division I history.
- 02Dan, standing at 6 feet 11 inches, previously played for Seattle University, participating in all 67 games over two seasons.
- 03He averaged 5.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game last season, with a high of 13 points against Pepperdine.
- 04The Rainbow Warriors are transitioning to the Mountain West Conference after winning the Big West championship.
- 05Dan aims to improve his perimeter shooting while maintaining his strong interior game.
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Houran Dan, a 6-foot-11 basketball player from Neimenggu, Inner Mongolia, China, has signed with the University of Hawaii men's basketball team, marking a historic first for the program in Division I history. Dan, affectionately known as 'Big Dan' or 'Dunkin’ Dan', previously played for Seattle University, where he participated in 67 games over two seasons. He averaged 5.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game, with standout performances including 13 points against Pepperdine. Dan expressed his excitement about joining the Rainbow Warriors, who recently won the Big West championship and are set to join the Mountain West Conference on July 1. He aims to enhance his perimeter shooting while retaining his strength in the paint, where he is known for his impressive dunking ability. Dan's journey includes playing for China’s national team in the FIBA U19 World Cup, where he scored 10 points against the United States.
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Dan's addition to the team could energize the fan base and enhance the team's performance as they transition to a more competitive conference.
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