Hu Yimiao, a 12-year-old girl from Ordos in Inner Mongolia autonomous region. Hu joined the national basketball team on Nov 6 following a period of assessment after being listed as a candidate in July. [Photo/ordosnews.com]

Hu plays basketball with a friend. [Photo/ordosnews.com]

Hu's teachers celebrate her becoming part of the national basketball team. [Photo/ordosnews.com]