Kang Ji-hoon (C, 202cm), who is in charge of the ‘pillar’ among the strongest freshmen at Yonsei University this year, is growing rapidly every game.
Yonsei University Kang Ji-hoon recorded a double-double with 14 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists in the 2023 KUSF College Basketball U-League match against Dongguk University held at the Yonsei University Seoul Campus Gymnasium on the 24th, leading the team to an 88-53 victory.
Kang Ji-hoon, who we met after the game, said, “I was able to win because his teammates put their minds together with one heart and one mind. It is a happy and valuable victory,” he said of his game impressions.
This season, a large number of freshman big fish joined Yonsei University, gathering fans’ expectations. Lee Chae-hyung and Lee Ju-young, who won the U18 Asian Cup, as well as big men Kang Ji-hoon and Hong Sang-min, and shooter Lee Hae-sol of Gwangshin Broadcasting Preview joined. 메이저사이트
Except for Lee Hae-sol, who failed to join due to visa issues, all freshmen participated in the US field training and melted into Yonsei University’s team colors. Kang Ji-hoon said, “It was the first time I went to the United States for field training. It was the first time he met and played with players who were both technically and physically good. He looked back on his field training, saying, “It seems that being able to build up your courage while playing basketball with big men in the United States helped when you came back to Korea.”
Coach Yun Ho-jin put all the freshmen on the court from the opening game as if to answer their sweat. Only 5 freshmen filled the court. How is the chemistry (teamwork) of the five super rookies? Kang Jihoon said, “There is a public bath in the basement of the dormitory. After admission was decided, 5 people gathered there and talked a lot. If you explain the roles one by one, (Lee) Joo-young and (Hong) Sang-min are in charge of the atmosphere. (Lee) Chae-hyung and (Lee) Hae-sol play the role of controlling the two, and I feel like a middle position,” he explained the sum of the freshmen.
If you are a fan of Yonsei University, you may want to pay attention to the rapid growth of Kang Ji-hoon, a freshman. Kang Ji-hoon, who recorded 4 points, 3 rebounds and 4 assists in the opening game, recorded a double-double with 6 points and 6 rebounds in the previous game and 14 points and 14 rebounds that day.
Kang Ji-hoon said, “I was very nervous before the opening. My father also came that day and wanted to show a good image. Even though he told his father to put it down. It seems that practicing a lot of areas that were lacking before this game led to good results,” he explained of his amazing growth rate.