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The WKBL (Korea Women's Basketball Federation) has made a decision to strengthen the league's competitiveness. Starting from the 2026-2027 season, the Asian quarter player selection method will be changed from the existing draft to the free-agent selection method.
On the morning of the 24th, WKBL held the 29th 2nd extraordinary general meeting and the 3rd board of directors at the Dalgaebi Conference House in Jung-gu, Seoul, and reorganized the Asian quarter player selection method.
Under the new system, clubs can freely select Asian quarter players within 22 million won per month. Depending on the club's choice, up to two players can be held, one player can play in the first and fourth quarters, and two players can play in the second and third quarters.
Previously, players were selected by draft method, but it will be changed to free agency from 2026 to 2027. The target countries will also be expanded from Japan to Japan, the Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Mongolia, and Kazakhstan to a total of nine countries.
The pay system will also change. Previously, it was 12 million won per month in the first round and 10 million won per month in the second round, but after the change, each club can freely sign a contract within 22 million won per month.
In addition, it is possible to renew the contract of the player, and when renewing the contract, it can be increased within 10% of the monthly salary. The increase generated at this time is excluded from the salary cap.
Regulations on playing time and the number of starters will also be eased. Previously, two players were allowed to play only in the third quarter with two players, but under the changed system, two players were allowed to play in both the second and third quarters.
At the extraordinary general meeting, BNK Busan Bank (Chairman Kim Sung-joo) approved the membership change and Woori Bank (Director Lee Jung-seop) and BNK Busan Bank (Director Kang Sang-gil) approved the change of directors.
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