“As a freshman, I made a lot of mistakes and always felt sorry for my brothers. Now, I’m glad I can help the team a little bit.”
Dongguk University sophomore Ji Yong-hyun (201 cm, C) scored four points and grabbed eight rebounds in 27 minutes and 17 seconds of action in Dongguk’s 82-69 home win over Kyung Hee University in the 2023 KUSF University Basketball U-League on Thursday at Dongguk University’s Seoul Campus Gymnasium.
After the game, Ji-Yong-hyun said, “I’m so happy that we’re one step closer to the playoffs. The whole team worked so hard, and I think that’s why we got a good result,” he said after the game.
It was a crucial game for Dongguk University, which would have been eliminated from the playoffs if they dropped this game. Three-pointers and rebounds were the difference in this tightly contested game. Dongguk University exploded for 15 three-pointers and held a 38-25 advantage in points off turnovers, turning a close game into a victory.
Ji Yong-hyun said, “I think we practice rebounding for 30-40 minutes every time before a game. Kyung Hee University is a very aggressive rebounding team, so we prepared even more. I practiced a lot.”
This season, Ji Yong-hyun has used his height of 201 centimeters to make his presence felt in many ways, both offensively and defensively. “I think the weight training is helping me a lot under the basket. I’ve gained a lot of strength,” he said with confidence.
“Of course, there are still many things I lack. Personally, I’m working on my post-ups and mid-range shots,” she added.먹튀검증
Unlike last year, when he was a freshman, he is now playing the season as a sophomore. “In my freshman year, I wasn’t in good shape. As a result, I made a lot of mistakes and always felt sorry for my brothers. Now, I’m glad that I can help the team a little bit.”
“I want to win the last game (against Chosun University) by not letting my guard down and doing my best,” he concluded.
