[Photo] Gwangju University's Jo Woo, splashing into the bloom

Published:2026.08.20 ・ 13:56

Kim Jingyeoung

*This content was translated by AI.

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

Jo Woo (Gwangju University) is sharing his thoughts after being selected by Samsung Life Insurance with the third pick of the second round.

*This content was translated by AI.

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