Lynx land towering WNBA star Han Xu for WNBL26

• Perth Lynx sign Chinese WNBA centre Han Xu to complete WNBL26 roster.
• Han stands 2.11m (6′11″) and is one of the world’s top centres.
• Lynx coach Ryan Petrik hails her as a “world-class talent and marquee signing.”
• Han will debut early in the season after China National Games duties.

Townsville Tip-Off "rumblings" turned into an earth-shuddering signing for the WNBL's Perth Lynx yesterday.

The Lynx confirmed one of the worst keep secrets in the league by announcing they have secured Chinese WNBA veteran Han Xu to complete its WNBL26 roster.

“I’m excited to join the Perth Lynx and play in Australia,” Han said.

“I want to help the team win, and can’t wait to meet the players, coaches and fans.”

basketball.com.au's Hayley Wildes, at the Tip-Off in Townsville three weeks ago, reported: "In a positive for Lynx fans, I did hear rumblings throughout the weekend they possibly do have an import big on their way at some point in the season. And let me just say, she has been a massive presence across the Asian region in recent times."

Han, at 2.11m (6′11″), was drafted by the New York Liberty in the WNBA in 2019. She is one of the tallest and most dominant centres in in the world.

“Han is a world-class talent and a true marquee signing for us,” Lynx head coach Ryan Petrik said.

“Her size, skill and experience at the highest levels of the game will make a huge impact.

"We’re thrilled to welcome her to Perth and can’t wait to see her in red.”

The Lynx’s play their first game of WNBL26 on Sunday, October 19, 2025 against the Adelaide Lightning at the SA State Basketball Centre.

Perth Lynx WNBL26 Roster

• Anneli Maley
• Kiara Waite
• Steph Gorman (re-signed on Friday, June 20, 2025)
• Alex Ciabattoni (re-signed on Friday, July 4, 2025)
• Ally Wilson (re-signed on Tuesday, July 8, 2025)
• Amy Atwell (re-signed on Wednesday, July 9, 2025)
• Tegan Graham (signed on Thursday, August 7, 2025).
• Alira Fotu (signed on Tuesday, September 23, 2025)
• Han Xu (signed on Saturday, October 11, 2025)
• Yemiyah Morris

Perth said Han's WNBL debut will be in the "early stages of the 2025-26 WNBL season, following the completion of her duties in the Chinese National Games.  A temporary replacement player to cover Han’s position in the early part of the season will be announced shortly. "

Han Xu – Fact File (Per 36 Minutes)

Pronunciation: \shoo\
Instagram: @hanxu_521

Position: Center │ Shoots: Right
Height/Weight: 6’10” (208 cm) │ 193 lb (87 kg)
Born: October 31, 1999 (Age 25) in Shijiazhuang, China 🇨🇳
Draft: 2019 WNBA Draft – Round 2, Pick 14 (New York Liberty)
Jersey: #21

Per 36 Minutes – Regular Season

2019 (NY Liberty, Age 19)

• PTS: 13.6 │ REB: 3.8 │ AST: 0.5 │ BLK: 1.0
• FG%: 41.4 │ 3P%: 50.0 │ FT%: 50.0

2022 (NY Liberty, Age 22)

• PTS: 18.3 │ REB: 7.7 │ AST: 2.0 │ BLK: 1.4
• FG%: 49.3 │ 3P%: 44.4 │ FT%: 79.6

2023 (NY Liberty, Age 23)

• PTS: 12.0 │ REB: 7.0 │ AST: 0.0 │ BLK: 1.0
• FG%: 30.0 │ 3P%: 0.0 │ FT%: —

Career (58 GP)

• PTS: 17.0 │ REB: 6.9 │ AST: 1.6 │ BLK: 1.3
• FG%: 46.5 │ 3P%: 39.6 │ FT%: 78.4