CBA import listing (year by year)

[sinobball]

In China, imports are only listed under their "Chinese" names which makes it very difficult to determine their English (or Brazilian/Croatian/Lithuanian etc.) names. Sometimes, a player named "Matt Smith" will be either "Ma Te" or "Si Mi Si" in China, which is impossible to decipher without other information. Asia-basket.com is a great help in this respect (especially in recent years).

Note: This list does not include the 20+ ethnic Chinese players from Taiwan (including top players Cheng Chih Lung, Chou Chun San, Lo Shin Liang), Hong Kong (including top player Poon Chi Ho), etc. who played in CBA.

*--did not play in playoffs

2007-08 CBA (starting this season, teams can change one import after their 12th game)
Bayi (Army): None
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Lamond Murray, Cassiano Matheus
Jiangsu: Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Sharone Wright, Raheim Brown
Jilin: Dajuan Tate, Babacar Camara, Steve Castleberry
Yunnan: Nigel Dixon, Devon Wade, Dontae Jones
Zhejiang Horses: Soumaila Samake, Brian Wethers, God Shammgod
Fujian: Chris Porter, Jameel Watkins, Wesley Wilson
Beijing: Michael Fey, Olumide Oyedeji
Liaoning: Pat Simpson, Jamal Sampson, Ernest Brown
Shanghai: Jerod Ward, Anthony Miller, Sheldon Bailey
Shaanxi: Brandon Robinson, Hiram Fuller, Jeremee McGuire
Zhejiang Lions: Garnett Thompson, Rodney White, DeAngelo Collins
Dongguan: Anthony Myles, Mike Harris, Franz Steyn
Shandong: Herve Lamizana, Mack Tuck
Shanxi: Major Wingate, Damon King
Xinjiang: David Jackson, Aaron McGhee, Brandon Cole

Playoffs:
Jiangsu: Jon Smith
Liaoning: Olumide Oyedeji
Fujian: Dajuan Tate

2006-07 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Zhejiang Horses: Soumaila Samake, Kevin Freeman
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Terrance Green
Shanghai: Reggie Okosa, Jermaine Dearman
Liaoning: Ernest Brown, Pat Simpson
Fujian: Chris Porter, Kit Rhymer
Jiangsu: Garnett Thompson, Carlos Dixon
Shandong: Herve Lamizana, Mack Tuck
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Doug Wrenn
Dongguan: Anthony Myles, Michael Fey
Shaanxi: Brandon Crump
Zhejiang Lions: Gabe Muoneke, Kelly Whitney
Yunnan: Ken Johnson, Wil Frisby
Beijing: Micah Brand, Rob Joyner
Shanxi: God Shammgod, Rashid Byrd
Jilin: Babacar Camara, Darius Rice

Playoffs:
Zhejiang Horses: Lorenzo Coleman
Fujian: Brandon Crump

2005-06 CBA (Starting this season, a team cannot change imports during the season)
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Terrance Green
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Babacar Camara
Bayi (Army): None
Liaoning: Reggie Butler, Justin Brown
Jiangsu: Jason Klotz, Carlos Dixon
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Randall Jackson
Beijing: Nate Burton, Nate Williams
Yunnan: Jon Smith, B.B. Waldon
Fujian: Tyrone Washington, Chris Porter
Dongguan: Anthony Myles, Charles Mason
Shanghai: Reggie Okosa, Rob Little
Shaanxi: Brandon Crump, Trey Moore
Shandong: Eddie Fobbs, Joel Jones
Henan: Kit Rhymer, Jason Williams
Zhejiang: Soumaila Samake, Curtis Millage

2004-05 CBA
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Peter Cornell
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Shawnelle Scott, Melvin Whitaker
Jiangsu: Ryan Forehan-Kelly, Jelani McCoy, Keith Bean, Simeon Haley
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Corey Benjamin, Jamal Kendrick
Bayi (Army): None
Beijing: Olumide Oyedeji, Paulinho Boracini, Carlos Nascimento, Donnell Knight
Yunnan: DeAngelo Collins, Antonio Latimer, Lee Benson
Liaoning: Ernest Brown, Chris Alexander, TJ Cummings, Wesley Wilson
Shanghai: Davor Pejcinovic, Rob Dryden
Zhejiang: Soumaila Samake, Doug Smith, Isaac Fontaine
Shandong: Mack Tuck, Kevin Lyde, Marcus Fleming, Cedric Suitt
Fujian: Brian Hendrick, Ryan Lorthridge, Alton Ford, Damon Thornton
Henan: Darrell Johns, Odell Bradley, Eddie Elisma
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Corey Hightower, Lincoln Smith, Tate Decker

2003-04 CBA
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Laron Profit, Brett Rainbow
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Silas Mills, Adam Harrington, Robert???
Bayi (Army): None
Shandong: Eddie Elisma, Brian Wethers, Shea Seals, Shannon Swilis, Duane Simpkins
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Guy Rucker
Xinjiang: Lorenzo Coleman, Mike Maddox, Bryant Notree, Kip Christianson
Jiangsu: Simeon Haley, Tommy Adams, Chris Herren
Beijing Olympian: Gabe Muoneke, Greg Manderson, Justin Love
Beijing Ducks: Olumide Oyedeji, Jameel Watkins, Thomas Hamilton, Terquin Mott, Malik Moore
Liaoning: Ernest Brown, Manny Dies, Todd Bernard, Michael Cumberland
Shanghai: Alex Scales, Brian Lewin, Lenny Cooke, Noel Felix
Zhejiang: God Shammgod, Peter Cornell, Chad Allen, Mark Strickland

2002-03 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Zhejiang: Mark Strickland, God Shammgod, Gordon Malone
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Laron Profit, Alex Carcamo, Nick Sheppard*
Shandong: Schin Kerr, Levan Alston, Rolandas Urkis
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Malcolm Mackey
Beijing Olympian: Justin Love, Kaniel Dickens
Beijing Ducks: Kimani Ffriend, Chris Herren, Tony Akins, Schnell???
Xinjiang: Joe Vogel, Michael Cumberland, Isaac Austin, Andre Reid
Shanghai: Dan McClintock, Ray Weathers, Kevin Byrne
Hong Kong: Sharone Wright, Willie Mitchell
Sina (from Taiwan): Stanley Blackmon, Ajani Williams, Jason Jennings
Liaoning: Mustafa Hoff, Eric Riley, George Roberts?
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Scott Burrell, Rasul Salahuddin, Ron Johnson
Jiangsu: Simeon Haley, Steven Hart, Leon Derricks

2001-02 CBA
Shanghai: Steven Hart, David Benoit, Tarvis Williams, Lloyd Daniels???
Guangdong: Kevin Byrne, Ron Phifer, William Cunningham, Sheldon Quarles
Bayi (Army): None
Sina (from Taiwan): David Van Dyke, Jason Woodard, Cheikh Fall, Jimmy Carruth, Eric Gingold
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Iona Enosa
Zhejiang: God Shammgod, Bayo Akinkunle
Beijing Ducks: Rasul Salahuddin, George Ackles, Levan Alston
Shandong: Rolandas Urkis, Darius Sirtautas, Martynas Purlys
Jiangsu: Alex Scales, Tate Decker, Richard Lugo
Shenzhen: Alex Carcamo, Leon Watson
Beijing Olympian: Kerry???, Roy Tarpley, LeRon Ellis
Liaoning: Andre Reid, Ronnie McCollum
Shaanxi: Garth Joseph, Damon Stringer, Shea Cotton, Darren Little

2000-01 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Jiangsu: Mohamed Woni, Alex Holcombe
Shanghai: Damon Stringer, George Ackles
Beijing Olympian: Roy Tarpley, Kevin Salvadori
Beijing Ducks: Levan Alston, Rasul Salahuddin
Guangdong: Jason Dixon, Brian Rewers
Jilin: Rod Gregoire, Bennett, Mohamed Niang
Liaoning: Andre Reid, Al Pinkins, (Ronny?))
Zhejiang: Jason Woodard, Jimmy Moore
Shandong: Darius Sirtautas, Marshall Wilson, Matt Fish
Shenyang Army: None
Jinan Army: None

1999-2000 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Nanjing Army: None
Shanghai: Michael Jones, Muntrelle Dobbins
Beijing Ducks: Levan Alston, Mark Macon, Kenny Payne
Jiangsu: Chris Andersen, Charlie Mandt
Guangdong: Jermaine Carlton, Jason Dixon
Beijing Olympian: LeRon Ellis, Peter???


1997-98 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Jinan Army: None
Liaoning: Benny??? Marlin???
Jiangsu: James Hodges, Charlie Mandt
Shandong: None
Guangdong: Wayman Strickland, Wilson???
Beijing: Kevin Arston?, Arwell????
Shanghai: Vaidas Jurgilas, David Kraus???

1996-97 CBA
Bayi (Army): None
Shenyang Army: None
Liaoning: James Hodges, Jim???
Air Force: None
Shandong: None
Jiangsu: John Spencer, Kennard Robinson
Guangdong: Wayman Strickland, Williamham??
Shanghai: Saulius Stombergas, Singaras Tribe
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+To be continued...+

[JET007]

RP should send players to the CBA...

[jiefangjun]

RP should send players to the CBA...

I think CBA should've hired some basketball reporters and journists from Idia and philippine. Damn. there is no english coverage for CBA what so ever.

[sinobball]

08-09 season seems to feature many high profiled imports. Of course, this is still an early stage as the CBA I think does not start until early November this year.

- Zhejiang Horses reportedly signed Sam Hoskin and Shammell Stallworth, 2 imports in the Croatian league last year, thanks to the new Croatian assistant coach.

- Shanxi Fierce Dragons is trying out James Lang and Damone Brown, after signing Bob Weiss as their head coach.

- Jilin Northeast Tigers have signed long time CBA player Soumaila Samake and Leon Rodgers.

- Fujian Sturgeons will play with Priest Lauderdale this season.

- Expansion team Tianjin has reportedly gotten Lee Nailon.

- Liaoning Dinosaurs (new team logo) have inked David Harrison. The other one may be Jamal Sampson from last year.

- Shandong Lions are rumored to have these guys lining up for a tryout: Voshon Lenard, Tony Delk, Darvin Ham, and Awvee Storey, among others.

- Xinjiang Flying Tigers' two imports will be Juan Mendez and Scooter McFadgon.

- Dongguan Leopards seem to have an agreement with Houston Rockets player Mike Harris that if he couldn't make the team he'll come back to the CBA to play for them.

[cheezdoodle]

I would be really shocked if David Harrison really played in the CBA this season. I can't imagine how much it would cost to sign a guy like that. He would absolutely destroy any of the big guys he went up against.

Indeed a very impressive list of foreign players, if they all make it over.

[sinobball]

Up-to-date signings (still subject to change though)

- Dongguan -- Jamal Sampson and Mike Harris
- Tianjin -- Theron Smith and Darryl Watkins
- Zhejiang Horses -- Sam Hoskin and Kirk Snyder
- Jilin -- Soumaila Samake and Leon Rodgers
- Fujian -- Chris Porter and Matt Freije
- Zhejiang Lions -- Nigel Dixon and Kasib Powell
- Jiangsu -- Donnell Harvey and Brian Butch
- Shandong -- Mack Tuck and Priest Lauderdale
- Liaoning -- Awvee Storey and Tommy Smith
- Xinjiang -- Juan Mendez and Myron Allen
- Guangdong -- Tyler Amaya and Jason Dixon
- Yunnan -- DeMarco Johnson and Gabe Muoneke
- Beijing -- Dontae Jones and David Harrison
- Shaanxi -- Lee Benson and Brandon Robinson
- Qingdao -- Amal McCaskill and Frans Steyn
- Shanghai -- Dajuan Tate and Ernest Brown
- Shanxi -- Olumide Oyedeji and Donta Smith

Asian imports (count as domestic player):
Shaanxi: Kamran Jamshidvand (IR Iran)
Tianjin: Saman Veisi (IR Iran)
Qingdao: Park Sung Jin (S Korea)
Shanxi: Ruslan Gilyazutdinov (Kazkahstan), Sun Huan Po (Taiwan)
Yunnan: Wang Hsin Kai (Taiwan)
Jilin: Yang Yu Min (Taiwan)

[Get Rich Or Die Playin]

Looks like David Harrison is headed to China, he could sign with a team next week, that's according to: http://www.twincities.com/ci_1079708...ce=most_viewed

And Rockets released Mike Harris, so he's also going to China, but he may ask for opt-out clause overseas, according to Houston's media: http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/6073449.html

[sinobball]

Some CBA team landed Kirk Snyder according to his agent (http://www.rgj.com/article/20081028/...52/1018/SPORTS ). ... Shanghai? Liaoning? Shanxi?

[ballerwannabe]

really! Kirk Snyder going from NBA to CBA!! Wow how did that happen? I always thought he had talent he was so explosive

[sinobball]

Updated the list in the post above (#6). Tianjin is looking for a replacement center, some say Lee Nailon. Zhejiang Lions may replace Kasib Powell with Rodney White, we'll see. Whether Jamal Sampson will play for Liaoning or Dongguan remains to be seen. At any rate, CBA this year boasts some very well known ex-NBA players.

[mayfel]

Updated the list in the post above (#6). Tianjin is looking for a replacement center, some say Lee Nailon. Zhejiang Lions may replace Kasib Powell with Rodney White, we'll see. Whether Jamal Sampson will play for Liaoning or Dongguan remains to be seen. At any rate, CBA this year boasts some very well known ex-NBA players.

how much is the salary for each import??
here in the philippines the salary of each import is between $14000-$20000..
having ex nba players as your import it indicates that the cba is maybe the best league in asia plus the fact that you also have former nba coach in the person of bob weiss

[sinobball]

Salary really depends on the team as there is no salary cap, but Michael Harris is paid $45000 a month and Kirk Snyder $52000/mo.

A list of foreign coaches this year (some are "assistants" and "consultants", but whatever)
Jiangsu: Jason Rabedeaux (USA)
Shanxi: Bob Weiss (USA), Rick Turner (USA)
Tianjin: Lindsey Gaze (Australia)
Qingdao: Kang Jeong Soo (S Korea)
Dongguan: Momir Milatovic (Montenegro)
Zhejiang: Zivko Ljubojevic (Croatia)
Fujian: JT Prada (USA)

[daniab]

Good luck for Matt freije,the lebanese by origin !!!
Hope to see him soon in lebanon.

[Khalid80]

Salary really depends on the team as there is no salary cap, but Michael Harris is paid $45000 a month and Kirk Snyder $52000/mo.

Hi Sinobball
That's some descent money being paid for the imports!
Do u know how much is the offer for Matt Freije with Fujian SBS XunXin?

[Malas1]

Matt was offered to play in Zain of Jordan.....But it seems that the chinse one was a way better...

Sam Daghlas (Jordan NT point guard) will arrive to China today for tryouts with Shanghai Sharks...He assured that to me yesterday...

[sinobball]

Matt was offered to play in Zain of Jordan.....But it seems that the chinse one was a way better...

Sam Daghlas (Jordan NT point guard) will arrive to China today for tryouts with Shanghai Sharks...He assured that to me yesterday...

I doubt it's Shanghai because they can't use Asian import this year...

Anyway, as imports can still be changed before the season starts on November 15, there are reports saying Bonzi Wells and Fred Jones are considering to play in China, and have demanded $80000/mo and $70000/mo respectively.

And finally from Andy Katz's blog

• Saw former NBA forward Vin Baker on Tuesday night. He looks to be in fantastic shape, and the one-time Hartford star forward said he's on the verge of signing a deal to play in China under former NBA coach Bob Weiss. Baker said he still has the itch to keep playing.

Bob Weiss coaches Shanxi.

[DarknessFalls]

Any news if Shawn Kemp, Allan Houston, or Scottie Pippen playing in China? If there's a really rich owner, he could always offer enough to Latrell Sprewell.

[Mojado]

@darknessfalls : Spree won't sign in China as 100k a month won't be enough to feed his fam and buy all the mansions back he lost...

On the other hand, nearly 100-year old "PL" (Priest Lauderdale) is in the league, so the competition can't be that strong...Garth Joseph anyone ?

[Khalid80]

Any news if Shawn Kemp, Allan Houston, or Scottie Pippen playing in China? If there's a really rich owner, he could always offer enough to Latrell Sprewell.

Do u really want a guy to come and choke ur coach and beat up the rest of ur players on the team?

[jantni]

1997-1998
Sichuan Pandas: John Spencer and Ray Kelly
Jiansu Nangang Dragons: Charlie Mann
Liaoning: James Hogdes and Marlon Kimbrough