Han Xu, the 6’9” rookie from China, hasn’t seen a lot of action this season, particularly at the Liberty’s home arena. After a big game in an exhibition vs. the Chinese national team at Barclays Center back in preseason, she had played only 30 minutes at Westchester County Center, as Jackie Powell of High Post Hoops reported, It’s been a disappointment to Han’s fans, who as Powell reported, would often chant, “WE WANT HAN; WE WANT HAN,” or simply: “HAN XU, HAN XU.” .
Now, with the Liberty mathematically eliminated from the playoffs, Coach Katie Smith has finally given the 19-year-old (the WNBA’s youngest player) more time.