“It was the last game, and there was a moment of crisis, but it’s meaningful that we overcome it well and finish the last with a victory.”
Korea University defeated Konkuk University 79-70 in the 2024 KUSF University Basketball U-League Men’s College Championship match held at Hwajeong Gymnasium in Korea University on the 5th and ranked at the top of the playoffs following the regular league.
Korea was crowned champion for three consecutive years from 2013 to 2015. This time, he surpassed this record and became champion for four consecutive years from 2021 to this year. In addition, he became the first university basketball league to win the title for three consecutive years.
Park enjoyed being crowned champion for all four years he spent at Korea University. Moreover, he played in the game at 25 minutes and 7 seconds, scoring 10 points, six rebounds, and two assists, boosting his team’s victory.
“It was the last game, and there were moments of crisis, but it’s meaningful for us to overcome it well and finish the last with the championship,” Park Jun-hyung said, before adding, “I tried to balance it. There were times when I ran alone in my senior year. He told me a lot that I could do it when the score difference widened. I tried to catch it without breaking down,” he even recalled his play.
Korea trailed 40-52 midway through the third quarter, but quickly tied the game 52-52 before continuing its momentum to turn the tables. When tying the game, Park Jun-hyung stood out in offense and defense.
Park Joon-hyung is not as noticeable as Moon Yoo-hyun or Lee Dong-geun, but he has good timing to catch rebounds compared to his defense and height, and he has a good scoring ability to receive ballless movements.
When Park mentioned the moment, he said, “Moon Yoo-hyun made it well (laughs). I did what I had to do, but I got lucky (laughs). Yoo Hyun gave me a perfect scoring opportunity, so I owe it to him (laughs),” adding, “I’m confident about my moves without visiting empty spots or looking at them. I did what I had to do, but it came out well.”
Park Joon-hyung, who finished all official games on the college stage, said, “I couldn’t run much, but I only thought about working hard every time. I thought a lot that I shouldn’t work hard now, and when I became a senior, I did something bad, supporting my teammates rather than trying to do anything. I was able to play a lot because the coach and coach recognized me,” looking back on my time at Korea University. 메이저놀이터
Park Joon-hyung should prepare for the 2024 KBL Rookie Draft, which will be held on the 15th.
Park Jun-hyung, who explained himself, “I’m already nervous. There’s only one more step left. I have to go to the professional league and work harder, but the priority is to go to the professional league. I will prepare hard for the rest of the year.”