The potential absence of Tokyo Olympics would be a disaster for officials, coaches, players and fans alike as Team China has never missed an Olympics since 1984.

"If China doesn't make it to the Olympics, the players will be the most vulnerable. How many editions of the Olympics can one play? For most players, maybe just one. If they miss this, they may never get a second chance," Wang Shipeng, former Chinese national team player said.

China's tactics at the World Cup was doubted by many. For example, the decision to keep three guards on the court for long durations of the game was criticized by many.

"Using three guards could be a surprise to the opponent. But the team will be very weak in rebounds if using this tactic as a routine," CBA team Shanghai's coach Li Qiuping said.

China has to learn lessons from this World Cup. Deeper reflections on player selection, the professional league, and youth academies are needed.

However, the Chinese basketball chief didn't lose confidence and was even more determined to deepen the reforms in Chinese basketball.

"We have the determination to keep our reforms up, including the professional league, youth academies and sports education," Yao said.

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