Lee Hyun-joong of the national team advanced after the season of joining Nagasaki
Jul 31, 2025
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Nagasaki Velka officially announced on the club's channel on the 30th that it has agreed to sign a contract with Lee Hyun-joong for the 2025-2026 season. Lee Hyun-joong said on the club's website, `I'm very happy to join the team. It is the first time for a full season in Japan. "I'm excited. My goal this season is not only to perform individually but also to contribute to my team's advance to the championship and to the championship. I will do my best to become a memorable player with hustle play on the court. We sincerely ask for your warm support for the new city, the new environment, and the challenge of starting with your new colleagues."
Lee Hyun-joong played for Evesa in Osaka on a short-term contract for about two months from March last year. This time, he will spend the entire season in Japan.
"There were NBA and G-League teams that showed interest in Lee this summer," said Kim Byung-wook, CEO of Epic Sports. Lee Hyun-joong's commitment to national team activities was strong. The Asian Cup schedule also coincided, so we decided to focus on the national team."
Lee Hyun-joong will officially join Nagasaki Belka shortly after completing his schedule at the FIBA Asian Cup in August. At the end of this season, he plans to try to join the U.S. team again.
Meanwhile, Nagasaki Belka ranked sixth (26-34) out of eight teams in the Japanese B League West during the 2024-2025 season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
