There was nothing unusual about it. WKBL rookie draft Lee Ga-hyun is the top priority. I was nominated by Shinhan Bank
Aug 20, 2025
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There was no unexpected incident. Lee Ga-hyun (Sufia Girls' High School) ranked first in the rookie draft.
Lee Ga-hyun was selected by Shinhan Bank, which won the first pick in the WKBL rookie draft of the 2025-2026 season held at Bucheon Indoor Gymnasium on the 20th.
After the nomination, Shinhan Bank coach Choi Yoon-ah said "A player with many good advantages such as good wingspan, height, compliance speed, and wide shoulders."
Lee Ga-hyun ranked first with a wing span of 1m89 in the combine measurement. Lee Ga-hyun was considered the strongest player in the rookie draft early on.
A total of 40 players participated in this rookie draft.
Hwang Yoon-seo of Sunil Girls' High School won the first place in height. Hwang Yun-seo measured 1m 82.4 in height.
Shinhan Bank won the first nomination right at the drawing ceremony for the nomination of the rookie draft. Hana Bank is second, but Busan BNK received the first round's priority nomination right from Hana Bank last year.
In other words, BNK was responsible for the second-place nomination.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
