Career: LIAONING (China-WCBA, 1999-2008)

Chen Xiaoli, the big center of Liaoning who possesses an excellent shooting touch, has been a National Team player since she was 18. The 27-year-old Chen was born in Liaoning Province (which is famous for its expertise in the training of athletes) and has been playing for the Liaoning Club since she was 15. She has won a lot of titles and honours together with the National Team and Liaoning. In the 2005-06 WCBA season, she led Liaoning to the title and seized MVP honours in the process. Chen poured in 11 points but averaged just 3.4 rebounds per game at the 2006 FIBA World Championship for Women in Brazil.