Dominance Defined: Sichuan Women’s Basketball Claims WCBA Regular Season Crown

In the landscape of the 2024-2025 Women’s Chinese Basketball Association (WCBA) season, one team didn’t just compete—they dictated the terms of the entire league. The Sichuan women’s basketball team finished the regular season with a staggering 31-1 record, securing the regular season championship with a margin of superiority that left the rest of the field searching for answers.

The campaign was characterized by a relentless offensive engine and a defensive wall that few opponents could breach. At one point, Sichuan ignited the league with a 23-game winning streak, a run of form that established them as the clear favorites heading into the postseason. To put their dominance in perspective, Sichuan maintained an average margin of victory of 25.6 points per game throughout the regular season.

A Roster Built for Victory

Sichuan’s success is rooted in a blend of elite domestic talent and strategic international reinforcements. The core of the team features a “who’s who” of Chinese national team stars, including Han Xu, Li Meng, and Wang Siyu. This trio provides a versatile foundation of size, perimeter scoring, and playmaking that is widely considered the best in the league.

Li Meng, in particular, has cemented her role as the team’s primary offensive catalyst. In a standout performance during the sixth round of the regular season against Jiangsu, Li played 25 minutes and recorded 23 points, four rebounds, and six assists, shooting 8-of-15 from the field. Her ability to impact both ends of the floor has been central to Sichuan’s high-efficiency offense.

The team’s interior presence received a massive boost midway through the season with the return of foreign player Cambage. The addition of Cambage provided the necessary rim protection and scoring depth to make Sichuan nearly unbeatable in the paint. This synergy between the national team core and their international star ensured that Sichuan remained the gold standard for the 2024-2025 campaign.

The Final Act: Dismantling Fujian

The regular season concluded on February 18, 2025, with a final match that served as a victory lap for the Sichuan squad. Playing on the road, Sichuan dismantled the Fujian team in a 96-65 rout. The game highlighted the team’s depth, with five different players scoring in double digits.

Cambage led the scoring effort in the finale, contributing a game-high 21 points. The victory was a fitting end to a season where Sichuan spent the vast majority of their time at the top of the standings, often winning by double digits and showcasing a level of cohesion that overwhelmed their opponents.

League Context and the Race for Second

While Sichuan operated in a league of their own, the battle for the remaining top seeds was far more volatile. The WCBA structure for the 2024-2025 season featured 21 teams divided into Group A and Group B. Under this format, all 12 teams from Group A and the top four teams from Group B advanced to the playoffs.

The fight for second place came down to the final day of action. Inner Mongolia, Dongguan, and Shanxi all finished with identical 23-9 records. The tie was broken using head-to-head records, which ultimately determined the second, third, and fourth seeds. Inner Mongolia secured the second spot after an 88-59 victory over Hebei, while Dongguan claimed third following a narrow 77-75 win over Shanxi.

For global readers, the WCBA’s group-based regular season creates a high-stakes environment where early-season consistency is vital for seeding, as the gap between the top and bottom of the table can be vast—evidenced by teams like Fujian and Tianjin struggling significantly throughout the year.

The Road to the Championship

With the regular season concluded, the focus shifts to the postseason, which began on February 28. The playoff format is designed to test endurance and tactical flexibility:

• 16-to-8 Round: These initial matchups are decided by a best-of-three series.
• Quarterfinals, Semifinals, and Finals: These critical stages transition to a best-of-five series.

Sichuan enters the playoffs as the heavy favorite, though the best-of-series format provides a sliver of hope for challengers to find a tactical weakness in the 31-1 juggernaut. The question for the rest of the league is no longer if Sichuan can win, but whether anyone can survive a five-game series against them.

As the postseason unfolds, the basketball world will be watching to see if Sichuan can translate their regular-season dominance into a championship trophy. Their journey from a 23-game opening streak to a near-perfect 31-1 finish sets a benchmark for excellence in the WCBA.

Stay tuned for further updates on the WCBA playoffs and final standings. Do you think any team has the tactical tools to stop the Sichuan powerhouse in a best-of-five series? Let us know in the comments.