South Korea scored 1-1 in two friendly warm-up matches against Japan at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on the 5th and 7th. In particular, it gained momentum by winning 85-84 in the first match on the 5th. Japan, which is set to participate in the Paris Olympics, has named its best team member. In contrast, Korea excluded a veteran player in his 30s who had been leading the national team from the list, and organized the team mainly consisting of players whose average age is 24 years younger. After convening the team, they ended up moving to Japan after just four days of teamwork. 토토사이트 모음
It can be said that coach Ahn chose practical interest. Japan, which has to participate in the Olympics, even invited Rui Hachimura to play for the Los Angeles Lakers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Utah Watanabe, who started playing in the Japanese B. League, was also an active player in the NBA. Even naturalized player Josh Hawkins is now playing. He thus had an advantage over Korea in terms of sense of play and organization, as he even had an exhibition game with Australia to prepare for the Olympics. Even though he was the best member, he did not guarantee that he would win. Considering the short period of convocation, he has decided to give younger players opportunities.
The result was better than expected. Lee Jung-hyun (Sono), the "hyper guard" who improved further last season, has gained confidence that he can play in the international arena. In the first game, he scored 27 points including six three-point shots. In the second game, he also had 26 points including six three-point shots. Yoo Ki-sang also showed off his shooting ability with 17 points including five three-point shots in the second game. Big man Ha Yoon-ki also scored 15 points in the first game, showing off his presence under the basket. In the second game, Lee Won-seok took over the baton and scored 18 points. Young players displayed energetic performances without losing their spirits in away games.