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Trail Blazers' Yang Hansen puts up 2nd straight G League double-double

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen registered his second straight double-double in the G League, helping the Rip City Remix to a win over the Raptors 905.

Yang finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds, three assists and three blocked shots in the 117-105 victory on Saturday at the Chiles Center. He shot 6-of-9 from the field and was a game-high plus-24 in 31 minutes, 43 seconds of action.

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The 16th overall pick tallied 10 points in the first half alone to help the Remix stay within reach. He once again showcased his overall skill set and ability, from his array of moves in the post to his rim protection, tying his season high in blocks.

Yang has played sporadically with the Trail Blazers, averaging 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds in 7.1 minutes across 39 appearances. He recorded a season-high nine points, five rebounds, three assists and one block in a loss to the Phoenix Suns on. Nov. 18.

The 7-footer made his 17th appearance in the G League, averaging 16.5 points, 9.4 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.6 blocks while shooting 57.4% from the field. He has six double-doubles, including a 17-point, 11-rebound effort on Friday.

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Yang has had the opportunity to log extended minutes in the G League, with playing time at a premium with the Trail Blazers. He will likely remain with the Remix, with two regular-season games left on the schedule.

This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Trail Blazers news: Yang Hansen puts up 6th double-double in G League

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