Selangor cager Jin Xi plays leader to keep ‘playful’ youngsters in check

The big brother: Yap Jin Xi (left) said his experience has helped him take on a greater leadership role in the team.

PETALING JAYA: Selangor’s Yap Jin Xi may be only 20, but he is already shouldering the responsibility of keeping his “playful” younger teammates in check as they chase Malaysia Games (Sukma) basketball glory on home soil.

After helping Selangor defend their basketball 3x3 gold medal on Thursday, Jin Xi and his teammates now have their sights set on retaining the 5x5 crown at the Bukit Tinggi Basketball Hall.