As an NBA data analyst with a Chicago roots and AI-driven mindset, I unpack the real story behind Zhou Qi’s plummeting draft stock in 2016 — from ESPN’s 79th to 47th, and DraftExpress dropping him to the second round. Contrast that with Yang Hanshen’s rising projection, and ask: are we judging prospects by stats or sentiment? This isn’t just about rankings — it’s about how data misleads when we ignore context. Let’s break down the numbers, the biases, and what this means for future global talent scouting.