South Korea National Team 2013-2014

[weward]

Team had a full breakfast and later it is a light practice. Their last game for this trip. Next year for the Asian games, some of the veterans like Kim Joo-Sung and Lee Seung-Jun may no longer be with the team. They have an upcoming generation.

nice to see them still smiling. I guess they will have their revenge against another team. Iirc, Chot mentioned that he plans to play the FIBA ineligibles in the Asian Games. That was the time when he was mentioning about Jordan Clarkson and Stephen Holt.

[CKR13]

Kim Min-Goo's performance is all over the papers in Korea. One commentator from SBS blurted Mr. Three and the name sticks for now. Korea finds itself a new hero and a building block for the future.

Kim has come a long way from being Mr. Slasher in Kyung-Hee. He is KBL ready now and is virtually a lock for the 2014 Asian games national team on which KBA plans to showcase its youth. 11 points per game in Manila off the bench.

[CKR13]

nice to see them still smiling. I guess they will have their revenge against another team. Iirc, Chot mentioned that he plans to play the FIBA ineligibles in the Asian Games. That was the time when he was mentioning about Jordan Clarkson and Stephen Holt.

That is good to hear. Philippines is also gearing up for 2015 FIBA Asia.

On Korea, Yoo Jae-Hak said that there was no shame in losing to the Philippines after the game and that lifted their spirits a bit.

[bhinov]

Looking forward to the next FIBA Asia's and Asian Games, Korea's two promising bigmen-- Kim Jong Kyu and Lee Jeong Hyun, both talented, one is an athlete and one is a finesse player.

Their wingmen are also promising, lead by Min Goo and Sun Hyung.

[CKR13]

Past two games highlights:

South Korea - Qatar Highlights

South Korea - Philippines Highlights

[lbj_19]

Team had a full breakfast and later it is a light practice. Their last game for this trip. Next year for the Asian games, some of the veterans like Kim Joo-Sung and Lee Seung-Jun may no longer be with the team. They have an upcoming generation.

I assume they had a very good breakfast. That is at spiral at sofitel manila. Good food and resto to eat at. And good to see them in high spirits still. Hopefully they can get the job done against CT today. It would be a great experience for the young guys in this team to be able to play in the worlds.

[CKR13]

Lee Seung-Jun was the first to yell "We're going to Spain!" As the clock signals the end. Congratulations to him and the South Korean team. They over-achieve given that even the federation expressed reservations for their chances in finishing the top three. Yoo Jae-Hak was even quoted that their chances was 50-50 and how happy he is from the post game interview to prove himself wrong.

As for the federation, the team delivered despite the sub-par preparations where the Jones Cup was their only real games heading into Manila. The team needs a bigger budget. But preparations and planning are underway for the 2014 Asian games.

Lee Seung-Jun's dream come true to finally play for Korea in the world cup. Their last was 1998 where Kim Joo-Sung was then the brightest prospect and he could suit up for one more run. I expect the team to get even younger.

[CKR13]

Tomorrow, basketball gets a spotlight in the Korean press. Starting with Arirang TV tonight and Seoul TV Sports Weekend News.

[CKR13]

Congratulations to Kim Min-Goo as he was named into the best five.

[CKR13]

Kim Min-Goo all over the papers again as well as the team getting some much needed recognition for punching a ticket to the world cup next year. For Kim, he follows on the long line for national team players who had established their reputation for FIBA Asia, even before being drafted in the KBL. Most recent was Oh Se-Keun back in 2009 and when he entered the league in 2011, he was already a built superstar.

Future holds bright for Min-Goo, who is surely included for the world cup and Asian games next year. When he enters the KBL, he will be battle ready.

[neo]

Kim Min-Goo all over the papers again as well as the team getting some much needed recognition for punching a ticket to the world cup next year. For Kim, he follows on the long line for national team players who had established their reputation for FIBA Asia, even before being drafted in the KBL. Most recent was Oh Se-Keun back in 2009 and when he entered the league in 2011, he was already a built superstar.

Future holds bright for Min-Goo, who is surely included for the world cup and Asian games next year. When he enters the KBL, he will be battle ready.

Oh? the 6'7 power forward? will he be returning to d korean national team?

[Silent Killer]

Team had a full breakfast and later it is a light practice. Their last game for this trip. Next year for the Asian games, some of the veterans like Kim Joo-Sung and Lee Seung-Jun may no longer be with the team. They have an upcoming generation.

Nice of them.. They deserve to qualify for spain..

[CKR13]

Oh? the 6'7 power forward? will he be returning to d korean national team?

There is a chance for consideration as the latter is recovering from a plantar injury. Yoo Jae-Hak stated that Oh Se-Keun was badly missed, pointing towards Marc Pingris in astonishment during that game.

[reamily]

Philippines has no answer for Ha Seung Jin and Oh Seung Keun manning the front.. thats whey we are greatly relieved when the two cannot joint the nt this year

[CKR13]

The way I see it, Ha Seung-Jin could be called back after serving in the armed forces and if gets back his health and work on his conditioning, he could be back with the national team for 2015 but general perception in Korea states that he is done. While Oh Se-Keun will be on his prime years in 2015.