STORY: NYU basketball player shares experience in Shanghai
SHOOTING TIME: Aug. 16, 2024
DATELINE: Aug. 19, 2024
LENGTH: 00:01:23
LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China
CATEGORY: SPORTS

SHOTLIST:
1. various of basketball competition
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAY FREENEY, Basketball player of New York University (NYU)
3. various of U.S. students participating in various cultural activities
4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZAY FREENEY, Basketball player of New York University (NYU)

STORYLINE:

New York University (NYU)'s men's and women's basketball teams faced Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU) in a doubleheader on Friday during the 2024 Buick Campus Invitational in Shanghai.

In the men's game, SJTU secured a convincing 73-56 victory over NYU. On the women's side, the hosts narrowly defeated their American counterparts with a 69-64 win.

NYU's Zay Freeney, wearing jersey No. 23, led his team with 23 points. He expressed his enthusiasm about the experience despite the outcomes.

SOUNDBITE 1 (English): ZAY FREENEY, Basketball player of New York University (NYU)
"We're all honored to be here. Upset with the result, but I'm really proud of how our guys fought hard all game. I think everybody who's behind the scenes played a part in getting this out here, making sure we had an amazing time here. And this is something I will never forget for my entire life. So I'm very grateful."

Freeney and his teammates arrived in Shanghai on August 11.

During the week-long cultural exchange, they visited Shanghai landmarks and participated in various cultural activities.

SOUNDBITE 2 (English): ZAY FREENEY, Basketball player of New York University (NYU)
"I'm grateful for the hospitality that Shanghai has presented us with. It's kind of similar to New York City. Really a lot of people, bright lights, big buildings, so much to do, so much to see. I look forward to being back here someday hopefully and getting the same treatment. So it's been a great time."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shanghai, China.
(XHTV)