Confirmed! Lin Wei joins an NCAA team! China's top scorer in men's basketball.

The University of Oregon posted training pictures with Lin Wei appearing in them.

This university is a traditional NCAA stronghold, frequently appearing in "March Madness," and has developed NBA players such as Dillon Brooks (Suns) and Payton Pritchard (Celtics). Its training and strategy setup are very conducive to the growth of guards.

It seems certain that Lin Wei will compete for the University of Oregon in the upcoming NCAA season. The reason for the lack of official announcement might be due to domestic media speculation that the league’s approval is still pending, as shown below:

Lin Wei entered this year’s NBA draft but went undrafted. Shortly after, he was picked 8th overall by the Texas Legends, the Dallas Mavericks’ affiliate team. However, he chose not to play in the G League and instead headed to the NCAA. Recently, the NCAA has allowed professional players to join and implemented NIL policies (Name, Image, and Likeness monetization), enabling players to potentially earn more than in the G League or top CBA salaries.

Moreover, the NCAA offers far greater exposure than the NBA G League. If Lin Wei performs well in the NCAA, it will better position him to sign directly with NBA teams in the future. According to rules, players who go undrafted in the NBA draft cannot enter the draft again.

Over the past three seasons, Lin Wei has played for the Tongxi team in the CBA. Even under the 7-player foreign policy during the 24-25 season, he still averaged 21 points, 3.3 rebounds, 5 assists, and 1.4 steals per game in the regular season, with shooting percentages of 41.3%, 34.9%, and 87.6%. In the playoffs, he exploded with averages of 30.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 11 assists, and 1.5 steals, shooting 43.5%, 26.3%, and 94.1% from the field.

At only 21 years old, Lin Wei is already one of the best domestic rising stars and one of the strongest immediate contributors in the CBA. Unfortunately, due to the fierce competition and low recognition for guards in the NBA, he went undrafted and did not secure a contract this year, leading him to join the NCAA as a secondary option, aiming to challenge the world’s highest basketball stage in the future.

Regarding Lin Wei’s national team career, as long as he can demonstrate his abilities in the NCAA or other top overseas leagues, it is believed that Guo Shiqiang will one day have him wear the Chinese men’s basketball jersey on the FIBA stage.