Won Gun (G, 185 cm) had a surprise performance against Korea University to lead the team to victory.
Chung-Ang University sophomore Won Gun Won had 19 points, three rebounds, two assists, and two steals against Korea University in the 2024 KUSF University Basketball U-League at Cheongryong Gymnasium on the Da Vinci Campus of Chung-Ang University on Monday. Led by Won, Chung-Ang University pulled off the upset with a 73-65 victory to move into a tie for third place with a 5-2 record.
“This is a team I really wanted to beat. We prepared a lot. It was hard for us to lose two games in a row, but everyone on the team was not greedy and wanted to play defense first. 홀덤 It was a victory that everyone did well.”
Chung-Ang University showed off its outstanding defense against Korea University, the strongest team in the KU. The 2-3 zone defense was the key to taking the lead early in the game. Won Gun also showed his determination to win by flying to the loose ball.
“There are many players on the team who can attack,” Won said. So I thought that I would defend unconditionally and raise the atmosphere. The manager and coaches also emphasized defense. I played with the mindset that if I can’t play tomorrow, it’s okay, so let’s die here today and come out with a win.”
Last year, as a freshman, Wongeon averaged just 4.2 minutes per game in two games. He spent a lot of time on the bench due to competition from seniors, but his impressive performance against Korea University has him excited for the rest of the season.
“As everyone knows, I was pretty much benched last year. I tried very hard to integrate myself into the team, and I think the coach believed in me and started me,” Won said. Won said.
With the jump to third place, Chung-Ang University has gained an advantage in the battle for the mid-table. If the team’s existing core members continue to perform as well as Won-geon, the team will be in good shape for the rest of the season.
“I’m not going to do any worse, I’m just going to try to do better. I’ll keep trying to be the player the team needs. I will work harder, so I would appreciate it if you could watch and support me.”