"It was too high to pierce." "The power was strong, so it fell through the blocking"MB,OH maximum at once...

Sep 05, 2024

'It was too high to pierce.' 'The power was strong, so it fell through the blocking'MB,OH maximum at once...
Lee Joo-ah (left) and Choi Yoo-rim (second) nominated by GS Caltex. Reporter Kwon In-ha



'It was too high to pierce.' 'The power was strong, so it fell through the blocking'MB,OH maximum at once...
GS Caltex coach Lee Young-taek explains the background of the nomination in an interview after the rookie draft. Reporter Kwon In-ha
The prevailing opinion is that the winner of this rookie draft is GS Caltex.

He ranked fourth last season and received 8% of the probability in this draft, following Pepper Savings Bank (35%), Korea Expressway Corporation (30%), and IBK Industrial Bank (20%), but he won the second pick as the ball was picked for the second time. In addition, the trade with Pepper Savings Bank gave Pepper Savings Bank's first-round pick in this draft, and Pepper Savings Bank ranked third and was able to pick the second and third players in the first round this time.

When Korea Expressway Corporation picked setter Kim Dae-eun as the first choice, GS Caltex coach Lee Young-taek chose middle blocker Choi Yoo-rim (1m90, Geunyoung Girls' High School) as the second and outside heater Lee Joo-ah (1m82, Mokpo Girls' High School) as the third. Having two of the top three draft picks in their arms.



Coach Lee Young-taek, who said, `I am 100% satisfied with the draft results,' said, `No matter what the rankings were while preparing for the draft, the one-pick was Choi Yu-rim. It was noted that he was tall at 1 m 90. I thought my team would fill it because there was a part where the height of our team fell, and I thought I could teach because I was a middle blocker. The jump power is also good, so the growth potential is high."

About Lee Ju-ah "I think he will have the best offense among high school players"I have weaknesses in defense as an outside heater, but I think I can grow it through a lot of training. "



The two, who have competed so far, are now playing together for victory in the professional league. What kind of existence did they have when they faced each other.

'It was too high to pierce.' 'The power was strong, so it fell through the blocking'MB,OH maximum at once...
Choi Yoo-rim, who was nominated by GS Caltex as the second runner-up in the first round in the 2024-2025 KOVO Women's Rookie Draft held at the Mayfield Hotel in Gangseo-gu, Seoul, is taking a commemorative photo. Yonhap News
'It was too high to pierce.' 'The power was strong, so it fell through the blocking'MB,OH maximum at once...
Lee Joo-ah, who was nominated by GS Caltex as the third-ranked player in the first round in the 2024-2025 KOVO Women's Rookie Draft held at the Mayfield Hotel in Gangseo-gu, Seoul on the afternoon of the 3rd, is taking a commemorative photo. Yonhap News
Lee Ju-ah said of Choi Yu-rim "I got in a recent competition, but the height was so high that it was not easy to break through the wall"We also had winter training with the national team, and I didn't want to lose the fight, but it was true that it was too hard.", complimenting Choi Yu-rim's height. Choi Yoo-rim also said "When Joa attacked, the power was strong, so even if he blocked, he fell in between and was difficult when playing."



Both expected the first place, but Kim Dae-eun was expected to be selected as the Korea Expressway Corporation became the first place.

They all have the same desire to win the Rookie of the Year award. Choi Yu-rim said, `I hope we can do well while helping each other like a competition in good faithHe said ", and Lee Ju-ah said "We have the same mind to seek a new impression. I'll do my best. But since we're on the same team, I'll congratulate you even if I don't get the rookie award"

Coincidentally, there is a national middle blocker of IBK Industrial Bank named Lee Ju-ah. Lee Ju-ah was with the adult team"But the position is different, so the standout part is also different. I'll show you a new look." When I asked Lee Joo-ah if she was going to pierce it when she met her, she answered "Yes" with confidence.



indyk@sportschosun.com