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Lee keeps getting better.
Lee is the captain of Gyeongbok Go. He's one of the most highly touted high school players this year. Before the season started, we asked 10 college coaches about a high school prospect with a lot of upside. Nine mentioned Lee's name. Only one didn't, saying, "I've heard good things about him, but he's not the kind of player who would come to my school."
Lee's strength is his three-point shot. Former Changwon LG coach Cho Sung-won, a shooter himself, said, "He's not completely polished, but he has a decent shot. His shooting form is flawless. He has a good balance going up and a quick release. She definitely has confidence in her shot."
However, she is conserving her shots. In the semifinals against Song Dogo, she attempted just three shots through three quarters: one putback and two from behind the arc in fastbreak situations. In the fourth quarter, he made his first three-point shot. After his first attempt, he made three more. In total, he took four shots, making three.
Lee finished the game with 15 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists. His field goal percentage and three-point percentage were both 75%. He was highly efficient. His rebounding and assist totals also show his high team contribution.
"We have a tall player on the team, so I thought it was good to have a high percentage offense." After the game, Lee couldn't remember how many shots he took. He only remembered that after he made his first three-pointer, he didn't feel too bad, so he took a few more.
You have to stop Lee even if he doesn't make a shot. He can hit a three-pointer at any time. In the fourth quarter, when Songdo went on a furious run, Lee shut them down. Lee's three-pointers, which he didn't even attempt, went in one after another, and Songdo lost the momentum.
"I want to play better defense," Lee said in an interview with this magazine last month. Yesterday and today, he was often matched up against the strongest spears of his opponents, including Jang Hyuk-joon of Yongsan and Lee Chan-young of Songdo. "I'm learning a lot from defending against good players," he said. He is helping his team win and improving himself.
Kyungbok Go coach Lim Sung-in expressed his gratitude to Lee. On the other hand, he also expressed concern. This is because individual grades and performance are necessary for admission. Many schools reflect the results from the quarterfinals. Lee's record is 12 points in the quarterfinals and 15 points in the semifinals.
This could be a disadvantage for Lee if he considers entering a university. This is one of the major challenges of the current admission system for athletes. Primary 안전놀이터 stats alone cannot accurately assess skills or contributions. We need to find a way to combine qualitative assessments from experts.
"Don't just look at my offense, but go with the flow," Lim said. Even if your shots aren't going in, your defense and rebounding are up and down, so do those things first." After today's game, he said, "I'm satisfied with playing for the team as a captain."
Former coach Cho Sung-won said, "I think we need to improve our shots. I also need to improve my stance when defending, which makes it easier to break through," he said. "In college, my role will be simpler than it is now, so I think I will play better," he said.
Lee got a late start in basketball. Between COVID-19, transfer discipline, and injuries, last year was the first time he played a full season. That means his potential is high. It means he has a lot of potential. This tournament is proving it.
As expected, Gyeongbokgo's power was strong at this tournament. The height of the twin mast of Yoon Hyun-sung and Kim Sung-hoon is powerful. With the addition of brothers Yoon Ji-won and Yoon Ji-hoon, the defense has been solidified and the player base has been deepened. Lee Byung-yup's offensive talent is also shining.
Lee Geun-joon chose a supporting role over the lead role. The supporting roles shine more than the main roles. So Gyeongbokgo was stronger.