South Korea was drawn in group C for the Olympic Qualifying Tournament alongside European giant Russia and the Dominican Republic. Some quarters claim that the national federation will opt for a youth movement in the national team's composition due to the fact that several veteran members are currently unsure of their participation on this tournament. Due to the fact that from the span of 2009-2011 several marquee names like Yang Dong-Geun, Ha Seung-Jin, Oh Se-Keun have not seen any rest during the pre-season.
Current status of the 2011 FIBA Asia squad:
Kang Byung Hyun (KCC Egis) - Military commitments. Could be granted a leave.
Park Chan-Hee (Anyang KGC) - Willing to play.
Yang Dong Geun (Ulsan Mobis Phoebus) - Unsure of participation. Citing injuries and fatigue for three years.
Lee Jung Suk (Samsung Thunder) - Status unknown
Kim Yong-Hwan (Sonicboom KT) -Military commitments. Could be granted a leave.
Yang Hee-Jong (Anyang KGC) - Unsure
Moon Ta Jong (Incheon ET Land Elephants) - Status unknown
Cho Sung-Min (Sonicboom KT) - Status unknown
Kim Joo Sung (Wonju Dongbu Promy) - Retirement from the national team.
Ha Seung Jin (KCC Egis) - Unsure
Kim Jong-Kyu (Kyunghee University) - Willing to play.
Oh Sakeun (Anyang KGC) - Willing to play.
It would make sense if the national team would send a youth core as a spring board for the 2013 World Cup Qualifying tournament. If a youth core is indeed sent, expect names like Kim Sung-Hyun (Seoul SK Knights), Kim Seung-Won & Choi Jin-Soo (Goyang Orions), Bang DeoKwon (Busan KT), Kim Si-Rae (Ulsan Mobis Phoebus) to be included.
Not that they should aspire to get a win anyways. Common logic: South Korea to go winless.
EDIT:
Plans are being discussed, but nothing concrete until the 2011-2012 KBL comes to a close.
Current status of the 2011 FIBA Asia squad:
Kang Byung Hyun (KCC Egis) - Military commitments. Could be granted a leave.
Park Chan-Hee (Anyang KGC) - Willing to play.
Yang Dong Geun (Ulsan Mobis Phoebus) - Unsure of participation. Citing injuries and fatigue for three years.
Lee Jung Suk (Samsung Thunder) - Status unknown
Kim Yong-Hwan (Sonicboom KT) -Military commitments. Could be granted a leave.
Yang Hee-Jong (Anyang KGC) - Unsure
Moon Ta Jong (Incheon ET Land Elephants) - Status unknown
Cho Sung-Min (Sonicboom KT) - Status unknown
Kim Joo Sung (Wonju Dongbu Promy) - Retirement from the national team.
Ha Seung Jin (KCC Egis) - Unsure
Kim Jong-Kyu (Kyunghee University) - Willing to play.
Oh Sakeun (Anyang KGC) - Willing to play.
It would make sense if the national team would send a youth core as a spring board for the 2013 World Cup Qualifying tournament. If a youth core is indeed sent, expect names like Kim Sung-Hyun (Seoul SK Knights), Kim Seung-Won & Choi Jin-Soo (Goyang Orions), Bang DeoKwon (Busan KT), Kim Si-Rae (Ulsan Mobis Phoebus) to be included.
Not that they should aspire to get a win anyways. Common logic: South Korea to go winless.
EDIT:
Plans are being discussed, but nothing concrete until the 2011-2012 KBL comes to a close.
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