Jerry Huang (also known as Chou-Chi Huang) has been officially admitted to the University of Utah, becoming the 8th NCAA Division I basketball player in Taiwan’s history. The University of Utah is ranked 80th in the 2023 NCAA basketball league and holds a high reputation in both basketball and academics. In June of this year, Jerry Huang returned to school and started a series of training sessions wearing vibrant red gear. According to the school’s schedule, he also plans to travel to Spain with the team at the end of July for international basketball exchange activities.

His exceptional athletic talent was discovered early on, starting from winning in Taekwondo during elementary school. He received numerous opportunities and support along the way, being mentored by significant figures he encountered. Through a series of fortunate events, he transitioned to basketball and demonstrated outstanding performance. Having heard about the successful study abroad story of his senior schoolmate, Wu Yong-Sheng, Jerry Huang chose not to limit his future to Taiwan.

During his time in JHBL (Junior High Basketball League), Jerry Huang took on the role of team captain for the Jin-Hua High School basketball team, leading his teammates to the finals and successfully avoiding elimination threats. He decided to study abroad during high school and enrolled at WASATCH Academy in Utah, USA. The school is renowned for its basketball program, and Jerry Huang won multiple honors there. In his second year, he helped achieve a national ranking of second and received an invitation to participate in the GEICO Nationals.

Jerry Huang was invited to participate in AMAZNHQ basketball tournament, a well-known Asian basketball event in the United States. The tournament is divided into two sessions: West Coast and East Coast. He was honored to be invited to the West Coast session as an All-Star representative player. He showcased excellent performance during the games and received praise from the organizers on social media.

Jerry Huang follows the coach’s instructions and actively seeks playing time on the court. He views this as the most important task at his current stage, hoping to fully demonstrate his skills on the court. He also prioritizes his studies off the court and strives to enhance himself in different areas beyond being a player. Jerry Huang has partnered with JM Group, making them his business partner and career development consultant to expand his career prospects.