Can Cho Hyuk-jae (187 cm, F), who received a passing grade for his shooting, also be recognized for his defense?
The KBL will hold the 2024 KBL Rookie Draft on Friday, November 15 at the Goyang Sono Arena. A total of 42 players are expected to try their hand at the professional stage, and we’ve narrowed the field down to 30 players ahead of the draft.
Sungkyunkwan University senior Cho Hyuk-jae is one of them. After graduating from Samseonjung and Gyeongbok High School, Cho went to Sungkyunkwan University. In his sophomore year, 무료 토토사이트 he played less than 10 minutes.
In his junior year, he averaged 2.9 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.6 assists in just over 10 minutes in 13 games. Despite not shooting much, he shot 30.8% (8-of-26) from three-point range.
In 13 regular-season games this year in college basketball, he averaged 5.9 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.8 assists, including 1.2 three-pointers, while playing more than 18 minutes per game.
His three-point shooting percentage of 29.1% (16-of-55) was down slightly from last year, but it should be noted that he more than doubled his attempts.
In the quarterfinal game against Korea University on Oct. 28, he played the entire game and finished with 11 points, including three 3-pointers without committing a turnover, along with two rebounds, one assist, and one steal.
Sungkyunkwan head coach Kim Sang-joon said of Cho: “He shoots so well in practice. But it’s a shame that it doesn’t go off (as much as in practice) in games. He’s very hardworking, and as he gets into his senior year, he’s opening his eyes to defense. I can play help defense naturally.”
While his three-point percentage may not be as high as it looks on paper, professional observers who have watched him give him high marks for his shooting. He has the ability to keep it going once it starts to fall.
However, his defense is a question mark. His defense was criticized as not good enough to be used in 3&D. This is why he will have to defend like hell at the tryouts on draft day.
Coach Kim Sang-joon also advised Cho Hyuk-jae to “run the fast break, play strong defense, and take shots when he gets the chance.”
Meanwhile, according to the 2024 KBL Rookie Draft Ranking Draw held on October 30, the following players will be selected: (1) Anyang Jungkwanjang (2) Goyang Sono (3) Seoul Samsung-DB Designated (4) Daegu Korea Gas Corporation (5) Ulsan Hyundai Mobis (6) Seoul SK (7) Changwon LG (8) Wonju DB-Samsung Designated (9) Suwon KT (10) Busan KCC.