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6 things you need to know about Jimmer Fredette, the Shanghai Sharks and the CBA playoffs

Jimmer Fredette has made a major splash in China as a member of the Shanghai Sharks, carrying them to a 30-win season and one of the top seeds in the CBA playoffs. He has been one of the league's top scorers and a fan favorite ever since stepping on the floor.

As he heads into his first playoffs in China, here are six things you need to know about Fredette, the Sharks and the CBA.

• 1. There are three rounds for the eight-team playoffs and each round has a different format. The first round is a best-of-five series with the lower seeded team hosting the first game.