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The Sydney Kings have broken new ground in signing the first Chinese-born player in the history of the NBL.The Kings have signed 207cm forward Bo Liu from Chinese CBA team the Shenzen Leopards.The 23-year-old last year signed with the Melbourne Tigers in the SEABL League, but joins the Kings for the upcoming season as a development player on a loan deal from Shenzen.Liu represented China at the world junior championships in 2013 where his team lost to an Australian side led by Dante Exum and Ben Simmons in the semifinal.The Kings utilised a recent NBL rule change that allowed players born within the FIBA Asian zone to be considered non-restricted (as per Australian and New Zealand-born players).China is home to more than 300 million registered basketball players. In July, former Boomers coach and current Shanghai Sharks assistant Brian Goorjian told ESPN he believed the CBA league was at the very least, on par with the NBL.Last week, the NBL announced plans for a new pre-season competition - the Australian Basketball Challenge to run in Brisbane from September 23 to 26. ?Two CBA clubs -- Zhejiang CB Golden Bulls and Tianjin Ronggang -- will compete at the event alongside all eight NBL teams.Kings coach Andrew Gaze said he was excited by Lius potential.Hes a high-energy guy, runs the floor really well and is super aggressive on the defensive end, Gaze said.Having played for Brian Goorjian in China as well as working with Nik Popovic, both friends of ours at the club, we know Bos fundamentals are sound. He picks things up quickly and has a great work ethic. Bo is a quality young guy with a great sense of humour.Liu said playing under Gaze was a big attraction. ?I like Andrews style a lot because on court hes really serious. 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Or watch for £6.99 without a contract, on NOW TV.Scroll down to see full details of the first and second round draw for the UK Open.UK Open first roundMark Cox v Wes NewtonRonny Huybrechts v Mark RiceDennis Smith v Alex RoyAndy Smith v Jermaine WattimenaAndy Boulton v Lee GrimshawWilliam OConnor v Mark JodrillJason Molds v Magnus CarisMick McGowan v Nathan AspinallKevin Dowling v Dick van DijkCurtis Turner v Jonathan WorsleyArron Monk v Stewart RattrayBarry Lynn v Dean StewartBen Green v Jason HoggMichael McFall v Dirk van DuijvenbodeHarry Ward v Alan TabernDaniel Day v Paul HoganMark Barilli v Darren LaydenIan McFarlane v Jonny ClaytonRyan De Vreede v Nathan DerryDarren Webster v Lee MorrisAndy Brown v Mark FrostPaul Whitworth v Joe MurnanJan Dekker v Andrew DavidsonJason Heaver v Steve MaishLes Delderfield v Mark WilsonJohn Scott v Dean WinstanleyChris Jones v Paul MilfordSteven Rose v Scott MarshGary Stone v Johnny HainesKen MacNeil v Rob CrossRyan Harrington v Glen McGrandleJosh Payne v Dave ParlettiUK Open second roundJeffrey de Graaf v William OConnor/Mark JodrillLee Evans v Rowby-John RodriguezArron Monk/Stewart Rattray v Robert ThorntonKevin Painter v John Scott/Dean WinstanleyMatt Clark v Mike De DeckerJoey Ten Berge v Mark DudbridgeBrendan Dolan v Steven Rose/Scott MarshDarron Brown v Ryan Harrington/Glen McGrandleGary Stone/Johnny Haines v Jamie CavenAndy Brown/Mark Frost v Mark Barilli/Darren LaydenYordi Meeuwisse v Robbie GreenJay Foreman v Ronny Huybrechts/Mark RiceWayne Jones v Andy JenkinsChris Jones/Paul Milford v Jason Heaver/Steve MaishHarry Ward/Alan Tabern v Josh Payne/Dave ParlettiDarren Webster/Lee Morris v Scott DaleRichie Corner v Berry van PeerDennis Smith/Alex Roy v Jeffrey de ZwaanBarry Lynn/Dean Stewart v Brett ClaydonJan Dekker/Andrew Davidson v Cristo ReyesLes Delderfield/Mark Wilson v Matthew EdgarDavid Pallett v Jason MarriottIan McFarlane/Jonny Clayton v James WilsonMark Cox/Wes Newton v Ken MacNeil/Rob CrossPaul Whitworth/Joe Murnan v Ritchie EdhouseMichael McFall/Dirk van Duijvenbode v Peter HudsonAndy Smith/Jermaine Wattimena v Kevin Dowling/Dick van DijkJason Molds/Magnus Caris v Ben Green/Jason HoggCurtis Turner/Jonathan Worsley v Andy Boulton/Lee GrimshawAndrew Gilding v Ryan De Vreede/Nathan DerryDaniel Day/Paul Hogan v Tony NewellMick McGowan/Nathan Aspinall v Stuart KellettAlso See:Fixtures/ResultsOn Sky TVPrem TableDarts bettingGet Sky Sports ' ' '