Hell training + absolute Kim Dan-bi + and Wi Sung-woo. Why did Woori Bank become the reality of winning the regular league, which was 0% convergence?
Feb 16, 2025
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The focus was on court circuit training, 3 to 3 rebound training. We did weight training together. Coach Wi Sung-woo and coach Jeon Ju-won Lim Young-hee encouraged 'Strongly' to reach the maximum heart rate.
Shim Sung-young and Han Umji Park Hye-mi, who transferred to FA (free contract) and FA compensation player, were exhausted in an interview after training. The eyes looked unfocused. It was a soulful look.
When asked about the 'season goal', the three players said in unison 'Such a question is a luxury. First of all, I have to survive this training without getting hurt. Certainly, the intensity and level of training with the other five clubs were unrivalled.
At this point, there was no strange 'happiness basketball' by controlling the amount of training that spread like a trend in women's professional basketball.
At that time, Woori Bank's coaching staff was desperate. Park Ji-hyun, Park Hye-jin, Choi Yi-sam and Na Yoon-jung all left because of FA or overseas expansion. Except for Kim Dan-bi, all five of the best players were eliminated from the battle line.
Coach Wi Sung-woo said, `There are no countermeasures this season. However, I will not back down easily."
The reality seemed to be cold. Prior to the season, Woori Bank's chances of winning the championship were slim. That's what most experts predicted. It was obvious. We acknowledge Woori Bank's unique organizational strength and potential. I also acknowledge the strength of the coaching staff.
However, the power itself is too weak. On the other hand, Busan BNK, where Kim Sonia and Park Hye-jin joined, and Samsung Life Insurance, whose power was preserved intact, seemed to be an insurmountable wall. Shinhan Bank, which added Choi Yi-sam, Jihyun Shin of Shin-seul, and No. 1 Rika Tanimura in the Asian quarter, and Hana Bank, which reinforced the basket by bringing Jinan, also looked quite solid. Woori Bank and KB, which collided in the championship match last season, were the weakest. It was undeniable.
This evaluation has completely changed at the Park Shin-ja Cup, which will be held before the season. Woori Bank's fighting power was still competitive.
With Kim Dan-bi at the center, Lee Myung-kwan, Umji, and Natsuki and Momona in the Asian quarter showed their power. From then on, some experts said there is a good chance that Woori Bank will advance to the semifinals. Winning is still not easy.
The regular league has begun. It was at the top of the list. BNK dominated early in the season, but Woori Bank persistently defended second place. It is true that he has completely lost his strength compared to last season. The dependence on Kim Dan-bi has become absolute.
There was a team dilemma. However, based on Kim Dan-bi's absolute power, defense that becomes stronger as the game is played, and coach Wi Sung-woo's customized match-winning tactics, he built up wins one after another.
The victory in the regular league, which was not expected, became visible with the departure of BNK Park Hye-jin and Lee So-hee. Woori Bank took the lead alone as BNK was caught by an unexpected opponent. There was a lot of dependence on the main players, but there were no long-term injuries. It was the power of 'hell training'.
Lee Myung-kwan and Han Um-ji settled down, and rookie Lee Min-ji stood out in the middle of the season. He relieved Kim Dan-bi's offensive burden by showing off his aggressive talent. The team was more harmonious.
In the end, Woori Bank won the regular league title that no one expected.
Woori Bank beat Cheongju KB 46-44 in the away game of Hana Bank's women's professional basketball regular league in the 2024-2025 season at Cheongju Indoor Gymnasium on the 16th.
Woori Bank, which recorded 21 wins and 8 losses, beat second-place Busan BNK by 2.5 games regardless of the remaining games and confirmed its regular league championship.
Woori Bank won the regular league 15 times, the highest number of wins among the six clubs. Coach Wi Sung-woo won 10 regular league championships at Woori Bank alone, leading to the most wins in men's and women's basketball. It became one of the best basketball masters in Korea in name and reality.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
