"Immediately after ending NBA challenge, heading straight to Lebanon" Lee Hyeon-jung (CEO) team return... Final 12 for World Cup qualifiers confirmed

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Lee Hyun-jung, who has been pursuing an NBA opportunity, will don the Taegeuk mark again. After completing his mini-camp schedule in the United States, he will head directly to Lebanon and join the Korean Nam Ja-nong-gu (CEO) team.

The Korea Basketball Association (KBA) confirmed on the 20th the final 12-man roster for the senior men's national team that will compete in Window 4 of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian qualifiers.

At the 9th Senior Men's Performance Improvement Committee meeting held that morning, head coach Nicolas Mazur and assistant coach Kim Sung-cheol attended. The national team selected the final 12 players from the existing 14 trainees to compete in the World Cup Asian qualifiers.

The roster includes Lee Seung-hyun (Hyundai Mobis), Lee Jung-hyun (Sono), Yu Gi-sang (LG), and Yeo Jun-seok (University of Seattle), along with Moon Yu-hyun (Jung Kwan Jang) and Eddie Daniel (SK).

Especially drawing attention is the name Lee Hyun-jung.

Lee Hyun-jung was unable to join the away evaluation match in Japan as he completed his mini-camp schedule in the United States for an NBA challenge. Although the national team schedule and his NBA challenge overlapped, the KBA respected his participation in the mini-camp, judging that his pursuit of an NBA opportunity is a significant chance not only for the player himself but also for Korean basketball.

Lee Hyun-jung will return to the national team immediately after completing all his NBA mini-camp schedules.

The national team players are scheduled to depart for Lebanon through Incheon International Airport on the 24th, but Lee Hyun-jung will travel separately. He plans to join the national team in Lebanon after finishing his schedule in the United States.

This means he will don the Taegeuk mark and head straight into the World Cup qualifiers without a moment to catch his breath right after ending his NBA challenge.

Lee Hyun-jung's return is expected to be a major boost for the national team. As a tall forward with perimeter shooting ability, Lee is also strong in rebounding and activity level. With steadily accumulating international experience, he can diversify the national team's offensive options.

Ahn Young-joon (SK), who was unable to join the away evaluation match in Japan due to rehabilitation, has also been included in the final roster.

Ahn Young-joon is currently training normally after joining the Choi Geun (CEO) team. With both Lee Hyun-jung and Ahn Young-joon returning simultaneously, the national team's forward depth has become even more solid.

South Korea will play two crucial matches in this Window 4. The national team will face its first match on the 28th at 3 a.m. in an away game in Lebanon. After returning home, they will host Saudi Arabia on the 31st at 7 p.m. at Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena.

As the competition for the World Cup finals intensifies, the importance of each match cannot be overstated.

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