The favorite? I don't care about external evaluation KCC manager Lee Sang-min's clear gaze lies within our team. Heo Hoon is at the center
Sep 05, 2025
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KCC recruited Huh Hoon, the biggest FA player in the air conditioning league. The domestic lineup, including Heo Hun and Choi Jun-yong, Song Kyo-chang and Heo Woong, is very strong. 1 option Shaun Long was brought in, and Dwan Hernandez was also brought in with 2 options.
In addition, there is Jang Jae-seok, who was traded for Navarro and Lee Seung-hyun in the Asian quarter. Backups such as Lee Ho-hyun, Kim Dong-hyun, Choi Jin-kwang, and Kim Hoon are also solid.
Now, KCC has homework to prevent injuries and maximize the organizational power of its key cores. Ace Huh Hoon missed the Nagoya training camp due to a calf injury. In the end, the biggest task is to lay the foundation for the team in Nagoya training and maximize team chemistry. KCC manager Lee Sang-min said, "That's why it's important.
Director Lee is also well aware of this. He said "Outside we're the favourites, it doesn't matter. The point is within. It's most important that we play our game, and it's most important that the coaching staff works with the players."
He said "Huhun is a calf injury. He needs two more weeks of treatment, and he can match the opening game. Our team is centered on Huh Hoon. He has a calf injury, but he has been doing weight training during the offseason. As soon as he recovers from his injury, he will be able to play on the court as soon as he recovers from his injury," he said. "Heo Hoon can communicate with Choi Joon-yong, Song Kyo-chang, and Heo Ung to create a harmonious team. I expect him to have good chemistry with Sean Long as well."
Huh Hoon is the league's best main ball handler and field commander. Choi Jun-yong also has excellent game-making skills. KCC is capable of a double handler system. Director Lee said "Heo Hoon is the center, but he should not be highly dependent. Depending on the opponent, it is the process of creating a way to use Choi Jun-yong as the main handler, a pattern of attacking around Heo Woong, and a way to utilize other players with Heo Hoon and Choi Jun-yong as bait. It is a part that should be focused on during the Nagoya off-season training."
Choi Jun-yong and Song Kyo-chang are also in good condition. Director Lee said "Prevention of injuries is of utmost importance. Fortunately, Song Kyo-chang trained hard in the offseason, and Choi Jun-yong believes in it. Both players are in good physical condition. In the case of Huh Woong, he said, "He bulked up with weight training."
KCC conducted its own practice as soon as it arrived in Nagoya on the 4th. In fact, the movements of the cores such as Choi Joon-yong, Song Kyo-chang, Heo Ung, and the two foreign players were good.
Various five-to-five patterns of training were conducted under the direction of coach Lee Sang-min and coach Lee Kyu-sup. There were some areas where breathing did not work well, but the weakness was corrected through repeated training. In addition, during the training, the KCC coaching staff communicated with captain Choi Joon-yong, Heo Ung, Song Kyo-chang, and Sean Long, and immediately corrected the partial movement. It was quite impressive.
Director Lee is well aware of Sean Long's hot-tempered side and weaknesses. We have Heo Hoon and Choi Jun Yong, and we can support Sean Long. In other words, Sean Long's weaknesses last season could be minimized in our team."Jang Jae-seok, Navarro and Hernandez are also satisfied. We will use these players to utilize as many options as possible and create an optimal lineup. This is the process." Reporter Ryu Dong-hyuk: sfryu@sportschosun.com
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
