Gao Yufeng (R) from Zhongshan plays for Guangdong University of Technology.

On the night of June 18, the 25th CUBAL Final (Men's Division I) wrapped up in Chengdu, with Guangdong University of Technology (GDUT) defeating Tsinghua University 87-83 to grab the championship.

In the close duel, Gao Yufeng, a key player of GDUT from Zhongshan nicknamed "Shaxi Kobe", got 6 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists to help his team win.

Gao, who is 188 cm tall and has an arm span of 192 cm, was born in Shaxi Town, Zhongshan in 1998, and played as a small forward on the court.

"I got floods of blessings from my family and friends after winning the final. People from my hometown have witnessed my growth from nobody to a national champion." Gao shared his excitement and joy with his home people upon claiming the title. "We finally took the championship back to Guangdong, and my university career drew to a successful end."