Woori Bank + KB's Rebellion, Shinhan + Samsung's Fall. Women's Basketball in the Warring States Period of Spring and Autumn

Nov 02, 2024

Woori Bank  KB's Rebellion, Shinhan  Samsung's Fall. Women's Basketball in the Warring States Period of Spring and Autumn
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Park Ji-soo and Park Ji-hyun, who dominated women's professional basketball, have advanced overseas. Woori Bank and KB, which were absolutely two powers last season, fell sharply.

There was also movement due to FA. Park Hye-jin Choi Yi-sam, who was the core of defending champion Woori Bank, has transferred. Jinan transferred from BNK to Hana Bank, Jihyun Shin from Hana Bank to Shinhan Bank, and Sonia from Shinhan Bank to BNK.

It's the Spring and Autumn Warring States Period. Unlike previous years, it is a season where I was very curious about the actual history of the six clubs. the opening of the door. A completely different trend is coming out than expected.



Woori Bank  KB's Rebellion, Shinhan  Samsung's Fall. Women's Basketball in the Warring States Period of Spring and Autumn
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▶The reversal between Woori Bank and KB

The two teams were selected as weak teams in their objective power this season.



KB predicted that most experts expected the bottom, and Woori Bank is also a dark horse in the semifinals, but it is highly likely to become a low-ranking power.

There was a reason. KB has absolutely no ace, Park Ji-soo. Heo Ye-eun and Kang Yi-seul are holding out, but I remember Park Ji-soo's devastating collapse two years ago when she showed symptoms of panic disorder.



Woori Bank had too much power leakage. Kim Dan-bi is holding up, but four main players, Park Hye-jin, Park Ji-hyun, Choi Yi-sam, Na Yoon-jung, left at once. Although Han Um-ji, Park Hye-mi, and Shim Sung-young were reinforced, the weakening of the power was clear.

By the way, a strong reversal has occurred. KB defeated Hana Bank in the opening game and then even Shinhan Bank.

The team color has completely changed. A distinct team color represented by 3-pointers and transitions. Heo Ye-eun and Kang Yi-seul are playing the winning basketball as the core of the team, and Nagata Moe in the Asian quarter is the perfect ace mode in offense and defense. On top of that, Kim So-dam Kim Min-jung and Na Yoon-jung play their part. He plays so attractive basketball with strong transitions and fearless 3-pointers. The faces of the players on the court are full of confidence and motivation. He has also strengthened his defensive pressure capability.

Woori Bank is still a strong team. In the game against Shinhan Bank, Umji, Natsuki and Momona, led by absolute ace Kim Dan-bi, played evenly in the Asian quarter. He has adjusted his organizational skills for a short period of time, and he also has physical space. In particular, absolute ace Kim Dan-bi is showing strength from the crisis. As the two teams, which were expected to be at the bottom of this season, showed strong performances in the beginning, the league game is getting more chaotic.

Woori Bank  KB's Rebellion, Shinhan  Samsung's Fall. Women's Basketball in the Warring States Period of Spring and Autumn
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▶ Strong BNK and Hana Bank rebound. And Samsung Life Insurance, Shinhan Bank for 2 consecutive losses

BNK has definitely become stronger. have a strong objective history. There is Ahn Hye-ji, Lee So-hee, Park Hye-jin, and Kim Sonia, and Iijima Saki in the Asian quarter.

It uses a small lineup as its main focus. New big men Park Sung-jin and Shim Soo-hyun, Kim Min-ah and Kim Jong-un have grown in the offseason. Upgraded from the amount and quality of squads. It beat Samsung Life without difficulty. Ahn Hye-ji, who had a weakness in outer shooting, exploded her scoring ability with a series of three-point shots. BNK has definitely changed.

Hana Bank had a clear dilemma as the main ball handler for the opening game. He used Park So-hee as a ball handler, but it collapsed under KB's pressure. He failed to make full use of the league's top double posts such as Jin and Yang In-young.

However, it turned around in the Samsung Life Insurance match. He maximized his ability by using Park Jin-young, Ko Seo-yeon, and Jung Hyun. Ko Seo-yeon made up for her outer weakness by exploding five 3-pointers. With support from the outside, the power of Jin and Yang In-young was maximized. There is no eldest sister Kim Jong-un, but Hana Bank is trying to solve the ball handler dilemma. We'll have to wait and see, but the turnaround in Samsung Life is very encouraging.

Samsung Life Insurance, which was considered the favorite, and Shinhan Bank, a strong dark horse, have won two consecutive games.

Samsung Life Insurance's core Bae Hye-yoon and Kiana Smith are not playing well. Post attack centered on Bae Hye-yoon is one option, but it is less efficient. Kiana Smith is out of form. It's all minus in offense and defense. As the two players stagnate, the power of Lee Hae-ran, Kang Yoo-rim and Lee Ju-yeon is also declining.



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