Guard Chris Tang commits to NCAA D1 U.C. Riverside

 The Canarias Basketball Academy is pleased to announce that Chris Tang, originally from Lianyungang City, China, verbally committed to the UC Riverside Highlanders from the strong Big West Conference!

Coach Rob Orellena is very familiar with the conference, having been an assistant at both UC Irvine and Cal Sate Fullerton. “Riverside is getting one the biggest steals in the late signing period in Chris, a 6-4 combo guard who is known for his deep range 3- point shooting and play making. I am very excited for Chris and his family with the great news”.

With this announcement, the Canarias Basketball Academy continues to be the most powerful academy in the world producing Division 1 basketball players.

Chris recently led CBA’s U-18 team to a berth in Spain’s 2014 National Youth Championships in May, averaging a team high 15.5ppg and shooting 44% from behind the 3-point arc. Last year, Chris played his junior season in the United States, playing for the prestigious Oak Hill Academy that finished 33-6 on the season and ended the year ranked 18th in the country.

Moreover, Chris played his freshmen and sophomore season in the States at Hampton Roads where he earned 1st All State honors both seasons, averaging 20.2ppg as a sophomore and 17.8ppg as a freshmen.

These are Chris Tang’s thoughts on the exciting news:  “My goal is to help UCR basketball win a Big West Championship, earn my college degree, and one day represent the China Men’s National Team and participate in the Olympic Games”.

Here you are Chris Tang’s highlights during our last CBA USA TOUR in 2014:
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