The Korea Basketball Association announced the preliminary roster of 24 players and 15 participants for enhanced training in preparation for the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup. Yoo Gi-sang and Yang Jun-seok, who excelled with their team LG and led them to their first championship, have received another call-up to the national team.
In addition, Lee Jeong-hyun (Sono), who unfortunately had to withdraw due to injury during the last gathering, along with Lee Woo-seok, Yang Hong-seok (both from the ROK Army Sports Corps), Ahn Young-jun (SK), and Ha Yoon-ki (KT), are expected to showcase a solid team organization.
Long-time mainstays of the national team, Kim Jong-kyu (Jeonggwanjang) and Lee Seung-hyun (KCC), are also included in the roster, along with Lee Hyun-jung (Illawarra Hawks) and Yeo Jun-seok (University of Seattle), who are active on overseas stages.
Additionally, Jeong Seong-woo (Korea Gas Corporation), recognized for his tenacious defense in the KBL league and winner of the Best Defensive Player award at the 2024-2025 professional basketball awards ceremony, is making his first appearance on the adult national team roster and is expected to invigorate the team with his stable defense.
The national team will gather at the Jincheon Athlete Village on June 16 and begin enhanced training, with plans to assess team organization through exhibition matches against Japan and Qatar, which will take place at the Anyang Jeonggwanjang Arena from July 11 to July 20.
Meanwhile, Lee Hyun-jung is adjusting his schedule for the national team due to preparations for the NBA Summer League, and Yeo Jun-seok is coordinating his schedule due to training commitments at his school.