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The teenage forward from the domestic league defending champions Guangdong has been listed on two United States websites as one of the prospects for this year's draft.

However, the young star says he is not eligible for the NBA draft because he feels he is still too young for the NBA.

Yi Jianlian compares his situation with that of Yao Ming, China's top basketball star, saying he is still lack of international experience.

He adds that a place on the Chinese national team is his prime target right now.

Meanwhile, the Guangdong club and the Chinese Basketball Association have reached an understanding that they would support Yi entering the NBA draft on the condition that his future NBA team must ensure his playing time.

Website NBADraft has predicted that Yi will likely be picked up by the New Jersey Nets, while the Draftexpress says he would be chosen by the Charlotte Hornets.

The NBA draft will take place at the end of June.