Escape from the Death Team Director Ahn Jun-ho's One Team Korea...He has not become a legend yet
Aug 11, 2025
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This is what Ahn Jun-ho, coach of the Korean men's basketball A team, said.
South Korea beat Lebanon 97-86 in the third Group A match of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia on the 11th (Korea time). South Korea lost heavily to Australia (61 to 97) in the first game, but won 2-1 after catching Qatar (97 to 83)-Lebanon in a row. With this, South Korea is second in the group to advance to the quarterfinals after Australia (3 wins). South Korea will face Guam, which finished third in Group B, for the quarterfinals on the 12th. Sixteen countries participated in the tournament, with four teams divided into four groups. The first place in each group went straight to the quarterfinals tournament, and the second- and third-place teams in the group will decide whether they will join the quarterfinals or not through the advance round.
The last opponent in the group stage was Lebanon. Lebanon was the runner-up in the last tournament. There is also a difference in the FIBA ranking. Korea (53rd) is far behind Lebanon (29th). There was also an injury issue. South Korea's Yeo Jun-seok (Seattle University) and Lee Jung-hyun (Koyang Sono) failed to play due to injuries. Lebanon's ace Wael Arakji, who injured his shoulder, also left.
I was more desperate for Korea. Yoo Ki-sang (Changwon LG) scored 28 points and was selected as the MVP of the game. Lee Hyun-joong (Nagasaki) also left 28 points, six rebounds, and five assists, including seven three-pointers. South Korea showed off its hot fingertips, making 22 out of 38 three-point shots on the day.
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Chung did not play, but 10 other players seemed to have done enough for the two players."
He put forward Kim Jong-gyu (Anyang Jeong-gwanjang), Moon Jung-hyun (Suwon kt), and Yang Joon-seok (LG) as his starting point, and he served as a vitality from the beginning. He sent him off with the determination to fall off the court. That was the moment to win the game. Our male farmer
It can be said that it is our basketball only when speed, defense, and outer shooting, which are unique colors that can only be played by Gu, come to life together. All the players followed everything the coaching staff ordered based on their skills. Above all, he became one in defense. I think Lee Hyun-joong did quite well in the attack leading to Yoo Ki-sang and Yang Joon-seok and Ha Yoon-ki, Lee Seung-hyun and Kim Jong-kyu in the battle for the right to provide," he added.
The next opponent is Guam. Coach Ahn escaped from the "Death Group" as promised, saying, "I plan to play the rest of the game with the unique team color that only Korean men's basketball can play in the future." But it has not yet become a legend. We didn't escape just to get here. I will do my best and prepare a lot for the rest of the game in the future. And I'm sure I'll become a legend and go back. We ask for your generous support and we will do our best to repay your support"I vowed.
On the other hand, Lee Hyun-joong, who was very active on the day, said "Many people must have thought he was inferior in his power because there were no Lee Jung-hyun and Yeo Jun-seok." There is a reason why 12 players were chosen. I believed any player would do well. Not only me, but the coach, the coach, and the players all believed enough that they would do their part when they came on the court. As we played with each other's trust, we were able to get excited and have fun. Thank you for your support until late at night. I'm so glad I could repay you with a victory. I will never be satisfied here, and I will try my best to win the next 12th, quarterfinals, and my goal is to win, so I would appreciate it if you could continue to watch and support me."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
