'1,000 fans at an away game' — a packed stands of support moved Choi Jun-yong... KCC fans roar with enthusiasm [Anyang on-site]

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Choi Jun-yong (32, Busan KCC) was also moved by the storm of support from Busan KCC fans.

On the 24th, KCC defeated Anyang Jeongkwanjang Arena in the first game of the 2025–2026 LG Electronics Professional Basketball Anyang Jeongkwanjang Arena's quarterfinal playoffs with a score of 91-75 at Anyang Jeongkwanjang Arena. With this victory, KCC has secured a favorable position toward advancing to the championship finals. The probability of a team winning the first quarterfinal playoff game advancing to the championship finals is as high as 78.6%.

On this day, Choi Jun-yong recorded 21 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, leading his team to victory.

After the game, Choi Jun-yong cited defense as the reason for the win: "Heo Hoon was not in good shape due to illness, but Heo Woong played great defense. Everyone was surprised. That's why we also defended more diligently."

Earlier, KCC head coach Lee Sang-min said, "I want to praise the entire team," while also highly evaluating that "Heo Woong, Heo Hoon, and Song Gyo-chang tightly locked down the opposing guards. Jeongkwanjang is known as the 'Kingdom of Guards,' yet we held them to just 7 points in the first half."

Although KCC managed to barely qualify for the playoffs with a 6th-place finish in the regular season this year, they have shown a completely different performance in the playoffs. In the quarterfinals, they achieved a decisive 3-0 sweep against Wonju DB, which finished 3rd in the regular season. They continued their upward momentum with a victory in the first quarterfinal playoff game. Two years ago, KCC also struggled in the regular season but managed to advance to the playoffs with difficulty, then overturned everyone's expectations to win the championship finals.

The game today was held before a sold-out crowd of 5,196 fans, with passionate cheering on display. The home fans of Jeongkwanjang offered immense support. However, the away support was no less impressive.

KCC fans filled the stands despite being away. A KCC club official explained, "Through pre-game recruitment, 700 KCC fans joined us. Including those who came beyond the recruitment, it seems to be around 1,000 fans."

Choi Jun-yong was also moved by the cheers of KCC fans. This was also the reason he led his teammates throughout the game by shouting "Fighting." Choi Jun-yong said, "Did you see our fans? Seeing the KCC fans made my body heat up. I only thought I had to repay that support. That's why I performed more actively in my celebrations."

Furthermore, regarding the team's upward momentum in the playoffs, Choi Jun-yong stated, "Unlike the regular season, every game in the playoffs is extremely important. Also, we are players with strong competitive spirits. Our desire to win is strong, so our concentration seems good. Even though everyone looks tired, many are pretending not to be. There are eyes that refuse to lose. Plus, our individual skills are too good, so I believe we will win in any matchup."

He then emphasized, "I feel like we can win every season. As long as there are no player injuries, there is no Navy Headquarters-like thought that we cannot win."

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