"I have a lot on my mind." What is Konkuk University's all-round card Jeon Ji-hyun thinking about?
"I have a lot on my mind." What is Konkuk University's all-round card Jeon Ji-hyun thinking about?
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"I'm playing various positions. I think that's why I have more thoughts."
Konkuk University is conducting off-season training on Jeju Island for the upcoming 2025 KUSF College Basketball U-League. Konkuk University will play a practice game against high school teams on Jeju Island for about a month from Jan. 2 to Feb. 2 and then participate in the stove league in Sangju from Feb. 3.
Jeon, who has turned 3rd grade, is also busily working towards a perfect 2025, getting rid of his disappointment from last season. Jeon, a graduate of Sangsan Electronics High School, is 194 centimeters tall for forwards.
Jeon, who is already in his third winter training camp, said, "It's hard, but I think I'm doing well in my training. Now that I'm starting a new winter training camp, I have a lot to think about my physical strength and defense. As I play various positions, I have to rebound and do bad things. That's why I think I have more thoughts."
Konkuk University participated in the AUBC competition held in Hong Kong in November last year. As it played against taller Chinese players, including Tsinghua University and Peking University, Jeon must have felt a lot from the perspective of Jeon.
"I thought my opponent was too tall to win at a high height. That's why I thought I had to win with shooting and speed. Furthermore, I have to take the third position. I think I need to increase my shooting ability in the outer defense to be competitive," he said.
Jeon said, "I am learning a lot about how to defend. I think I still lack speed, but I need to check the opponent team's defense players' shots through side steps."
In 2023, when Jeon joined the school, Konkuk University enjoyed high-row games centered on Freddie and Choi Seung-bin. However, last year, when Choi graduated, Konkuk University played fast basketball centered on the strong front line.
Konkuk University will be able to use both tactics if Jeon Ki-hyun grows further in this process. Jeon Ki-hyun also nodded at this point. 스포츠토토
"Personally, I find it convenient to play high-speed games. Because I have a player named Freddie, if I put the ball under the basket, I also get a chance to shoot. If I succeed in a mid-range shot, the opponent team's defense will stick to me next time, so it will be easy to break through and pass. However, I will try to play as many roles as possible. My goal is to improve my shooting as possible and score at least one three-point shot per game," he said.
When asked what his biggest goal was for Jeon, a veteran player, he said, "When I was in middle school, I played club basketball as a hobby and then became a freshman in high school and started my elite career. When I first played basketball, my goal was to become a college basketball player. After coming to college, I realized that my goal is to become a professional player. Then, my biggest dream is to become a member of the national team."