Korea lost to Japan 80-88 in the second round of the 2024 Softbank Cup warm-up match held at Ariake Arena in Tokyo on Sunday. The team concluded the warm-up match with one win and one loss.
The goal of this year's event was to provide opportunities and growth for young Korean players. Korea, which wants a generational change, has recruited a large number of young players. The oldest player in the team is Byun Joon-hyung (185 centimeters, G), who was born in 1996.
Oh Jae-hyun (187 cm tall, G) who was born in 1999 became the best defender in the league has also been proudly listed. His role was to protect Japanese guards. He also elevated the team's energy by banking on his tempo push and breakthrough. It was regrettable, but Oh did his best to raise the team's energy level.
Oh Jae-hyun, whom I met after two warm-up matches, said, "This warm-up match was a great experience for me. I went beyond Japan to face the best guards in Asia. They are truly remarkable players. You cannot stop them alone. When it comes to shots, when it comes to shots, when it comes to passes, there is nothing lacking in passes. While blocking, I thought it was too much. I learned a lot and gained motivation."
"People around me tell me a lot of good things. (Laughs) But I have more regrets. I will try to become a better defender from now on," he added.
Although it does not appear in the documentary, Oh played an important role in stopping the best guards in Asia. However, he did not display much presence in attack. Oh said, "I played with good players. I want to continue playing. To do that, I need to improve my reading skills."
The team has called for a generational change. The oldest was Byun Jun-hyung (185 centimeters, G), born in 1996. The next oldest was Oh Jae-hyun, born in 1999. Although young, the players united and boasted the best atmosphere. As a result, they successfully completed the warm-up match.
When he mentioned this, he said, "Actually, the team atmosphere is so good. I am not jealous of anyone for their good performance. At least, I do not regret my playing time. They were satisfied no matter how much they played or what role they played. I feel like we are truly one team." 안전한 카지노사이트
The next topic was basketball infrastructure. Both warm-up matches were full. Japanese fans wore red uniforms and cheered for the Korean team. It was enough to kill the spirits of the Korean team.
Oh Jae-hyun said, "I envy you for that. Of course, there are many fans who support us. But I think there are still more in Japan. (Laughs) I think the fans are so cool. I think our fans will work harder and have more fun if they do that."