[Photo] Japanese-Korean Kaneda Mana, selected first overall in the first round of the draft

Published:2026.08.20 ・ 13:37

Kim Jingyeoung

*This content was translated by AI.

The 2026–2027 WKBL rookie player draft was held on the 19th at Cheongju Gymnasium in Cheongju City.

Kaneda Mana (Osaka University of Human Sciences) is sharing her thoughts after being selected first overall in the first round by Shinhan Bank.

*This content was translated by AI.

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