Han Xu understandably grew up idolizing Yao Ming, mesmerized by the giant shadow the 7-foot-6 Hall of Famer cast each time he stepped onto a National Basketball Association (NBA) court. Standing 6-foot-10, Han would like to emulate Yao’s impact—including his influence on the sport in China. The New York Liberty post player wants to be a female beacon of basketball in her native land. Han is on her way. Fans can’t seem to get enough of the 22-year-old budding star. “Han and Li (Yueru) have been creating hype online and offline. Many girls have been inspired by Han and Li, and we have numbers to…