Yonsei University won the opening game thanks to the brilliant performances of the freshmen. Among them, Lee Joo-young (183cm, G) played a leading role in leading the team to victory.
Lee Ju-young started the 2023 KUSF College Basketball U-League home game against Konkuk University held at Yonsei University Gymnasium on the 15th, and played an active part with 15 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists in 22 minutes and 9 seconds. Yonsei University secured a pleasant opening game victory thanks to the good performances of Yugi-sang (16 points), Kim Bo-bae (12 points, 5 rebounds), and Kang Ji-hoon (4 points, 3 rebounds, 4 blocks). 스포츠토토
After the game, Lee Joo-young said, “(During the game) there were many regrettable parts. But he finished well, so it feels good,” he said of his victory. “Many fans came to the stadium. So I was nervous at first, and the play didn’t come out well. It’s good because I went to my favorite school and played games. I think the post-university staff is KBL. I will work with a serious attitude,” he said of his debut on the college stage.
Lee Joo-young seemed a bit nervous in the first quarter. He attempted 4 field shots, but all of them savagely missed the rim. But in the second quarter, he got back on his feet. Lee Ju-young stirred the court, scoring 10 points in the second quarter alone.
Regarding his performance in the second quarter, Lee Ju-young said, “I was nervous in the first quarter because it was his first college game. I think (what I showed in the 2nd quarter) is my original self. When things weren’t going well, (Yu) Ki-sang kept comforting me that hyung was doing well. Encouraged by those words, he was able to play the game with confidence again from the second quarter.”
I asked Lee Joo-young about his personal goals for this year. Then Lee Joo-young said, “The personal goal is also the team’s championship,” and made a determination like a man of blue blood (?). He then revealed his strong aspirations, saying, “I will help and contribute to the team’s victory.”