Zhou charting his own path

NBA draftee set to boost China's chances in Rio

China's newest NBA draftee will be looking to step out of Yao Ming's shadow and establish himself as the nation's next basketball icon at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

At 7-foot-1, center Zhou Qi tops most of his opponents on the floor - but he still faces a tall task if he hopes to one day replicate Yao's success in the NBA.