"Attitude, posture are better than players who earn 1 billion won a year." There is a reason why head coach Joo Hee-jung praises Yang Jong-yoon

"Attitude, posture are better than players who earn 1 billion won a year." There is a reason why head coach Joo Hee-jung praises Yang Jong-yoon

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"My attitude and attitude toward basketball is better than professional players who earn more than 1 billion won a year."

Korea University, which aims to win its fourth consecutive title in university basketball, has acquired another treasure named Yang Jong-yoon (190 cm, G) this season. After graduating from Kyesung High School and finishing the U18 national team last year, Yang is favored by coach Joo Hee-jung as he has been guaranteed the starting position since his freshman year without needing an adjustment period. Yang, who can play various positions with high energy level and strong defense, is adding newness to Korea University's basketball.

Yang has been in the starting lineup since the opening game and has played nearly full time in every game. Yang's average playing time this season is 38 minutes and 47 seconds, which is the third-highest among all players.

Some say that Yang Jong-yoon has been playing for too long since his freshman year. Coach Joo Hee-jung clearly expressed his intention on Yang Jong-yoon's controversy over his abuse after the Dankook match on Tuesday.

Coach Joo Hee-jung, who opened his speech by saying, "It's the first time in six games (laughs), said, "There are only two to three games a month until September. Our team only exercises three and a half days a week. In addition, we take three full days off even after today's game. Also, running for three to 40 minutes in high school is clearly different from running for three to 40 minutes in adulthood. We need to know how to take care of ourselves by running so much now so that we can survive when the weather gets hot and the game gets more competitive," he explained.
Joo talked about Yang Jong-yoon for a longer time. "People around me say that I might be overworked, but I misunderstood (laughs)," Joo continued. "My intention is to allow me to play more games to prepare for the 토토사이트 MBC Cup or the playoffs, and to gain experience. I do it all with a plan, not a blind eye. If the team plays every other day like a professional team, they will adjust the schedule. But that's not right. It's a loose schedule. Of course, around August when there are many practice matches with professional teams, I will take the time to play within 20 to 25 minutes and 30 minutes to adjust the schedule. Then I will be able to play all six games that are crowded in September."

At the Dankook match, Yang played 34 minutes and 16 seconds, recording nine points, seven rebounds, and eight assists. In terms of playing time, it was the fewest playing time in all six games. In response, Joo said, "I ran about five minutes less than usual today because two coaches asked me to leave the team at the end of the game. I can't win if I play 2-1 (laughs)."

Yang Jong-yoon, who served as captain of the U18 national team, has already been highly regarded for his sincerity and attitude toward basketball since his high school days. These advantages are being taken directly from the university and are well received. For example, Yang reportedly cares a lot about recovery after every game. He always does reinforcement exercises. He should not say, "I don't have to do it for a day." He had to do it every day.

When asked why, Yang said, "If I take a break without doing anything after the game, my body will recover, but in my case, if I take a break, my body will become heavier the next day." "On the day I play, I try to exercise my body as much as possible through reinforcement exercises to revitalize my muscles. That's why I'm getting into the habit of doing reinforcement exercises."
Coach Joo Hee-jung's voice was bolstered whenever there was talk about Yang Jong-yoon since the winter training. Joo praised Yang's sincerity and praised him by saying, "It's worth raising him as a second Moon Yoo-hyun."

"I was talking about attitude, not basketball (second Moon Yoo-hyun). Actually, (Moon) Yoo-hyun and (Yang) Jong-yoon have different styles in basketball," coach Joo Hee-jung said. "I do recovery and reinforcement exercises on my own every day even though they tell me to rest after a full game. I pick up trash like Ohtani does after a game." That's how he behaves well on the court. He is better at dealing with basketball than professional players who earn more than 1 billion won a year, not Moon."

Joo Hee-jung did not stop praising Yang Jong-yoon. "I want to increase his performance to 2-3 in the long run, but I need to know how to watch No. 1 so that I can play with a broader perspective even if I play 2-3," Joo said. "He has too many strengths in attack strength, physical strength, and defense. He can even go to a pro league right now and play as a six-man player. For example, if he scores a three-point shot, most players tend to see shots in the next attack, but Jong-yoon will see other attack routes such as breakthrough and pass, rather than a three-point shot in the next attack. This is one of the advantages that Jong-yoon has."

"When I see a player like that, I want to invest. "I am investing as a director with the hope that I will be successful in the professional league. What do I get if I invest? This friend will be successful in the professional league. I want to receive that."

Of course, Yang still has a lot of things to improve. There will certainly be crises and challenges. There will be times when you are not satisfied with the expectations of the coaching staff and fans. However, Yang Jong-yoon, who has emerged as the mainstay of Korea University in his first year since debut, is now at a starting point. Given this, it is also true that we wonder how much more he will show his growth in the present. Above all, Yang Jong-yoon's weapons of sincerity and hard work make him look forward to even more.

Following Moon Yoo-hyun, another hit product is expected to be born. Yang Jong-yoon is trying to go beyond the tiger corps to become a guard representing the entire college basketball team. After the end of this season, attention is focusing on whether Yang Jong-yoon will be the most shiny name among freshmen as well as all guards in the league.