Lee Hyun-joong, No. 1 in 3-point shooting, participates in the Asian All-Star & 3-point shooting contest...Weekend 2 consecutive games against 11th-ranked Akita in East
Nov 14, 2025
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Lee Hyun-joong of the B.League (Japan Professional Basketball) Nagasaki will play two consecutive games against the Akita Northern Happy Nets on the 15th and 16th, ahead of the call-up of the Jincheon National Team on the 21st. Attention is focusing on whether Lee Hyun-joong, who suffered a difficult field battle in the previous game, will increase his scoring sense against Akita.
Lee Hyun-joong's Nagasaki, who played an away game in the mountains during the week, will return to his home stadium, Happiness Arena, to face Akita. Lee Hyun-joong is a player who contributes to the team with active defense and selfless play even when his long-term shooting does not work. In the previous match against Sanen, Lee Hyun-joong scored only 10 points, but he showed off his influence in defense and offensive links, including five rebounds and five assists, leading Nagasaki to a six-point victory.
Lee Hyun-joong, who is starting Jeon Kyung-ki this season, is playing 29 minutes and 34 seconds per game, the most time in the team. He tied for 14th in the league with an average score of 18.1, and three-pointers hit 3.4 per game, tying for first with Utsunomiya mercenary D.J. Newville. In addition to scoring, Lee Hyun-joong is a key player on the team with 5.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.3 steals per game. Attention is focusing on whether Lee Hyun-joong, who scored a higher average at home than Won In-bo, will raise his scoring ranking in two consecutive home games against Akita. Lee Hyun-joong averaged 19.3 points in seven home games and 17.1 points in nine away games.
Nagasaki, thanks to Lee Hyun-joong's performance, is at the top of the West Division. Nagasaki, which recorded 14 wins and 2 losses, is tied with the Nagoya Diamond Dolphins (14 wins and 2 losses) without a difference, but maintains the top spot in their performance against each other. Nagasaki lost its first match against Nagoya by five points, but won its second match by eight points, gaining the upper hand in goal difference. Attention is focusing on whether Nagasaki, which meets Akita ahead of the A-match break in November, will all win and maintain its No. 1 position in the West.
Meanwhile, on the 13th, the B. League announced the list of participants for the 'All-Star Game Weekend' to be held at Nagasaki's home stadium, Happiness Arena, in January next year. Lee Hyun-joong and Yang Jae-min, who were selected as Asian All-Stars side by side, will play together at the Asia Cross Tournament on the first day of the All-Star.
The Asian All-Star team, consisting of Asian quarter players, will play the tournament against Rising Stars, B2 Selected, composed of Japanese players under the age of 24, and Kyushu United, composed of players from Kyushu-based clubs. Lee Hyun-joong, who will also participate in the 3-point shoot contest on the second day, will try to win the 3-point shoot contest with the support of home fans.
The two consecutive Nagasaki vs Akita games, which are drawing attention to how Lee Hyun-joong will perform before the national team is convened, will be broadcast live on TV channel SPOTV Prime and sports OTT service SPOTV NOW.
Meanwhile, Ibaraki, which belongs to Yang Jae-min, is trying to escape five consecutive losses. Another point to watch is whether Ibaraki, who is on the road to Kawasaki, which has 2 wins and 14 losses side by side this weekend, will be able to rebound amid Yang Jae-min's performance.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
