'KBL Legend' Ham Ji-hoon's jersey retirement ceremony to be held! Event scheduled ahead of the Ulsan Hyundai Mobis home opener on October 5

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The Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Fivers will mark a strong start to the new season by holding a jersey retirement ceremony for "one-club legend" Coach Ham Ji-hoon (42), who has written the club's history, at their home opener for the 2026-2027 season.

The Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Fivers professional basketball team announced on the 30th that it will hold various events, including Coach Ham Ji-hoon's jersey retirement ceremony, at the home opener against the Busan KCC Egis scheduled for 2 p.m. on October 5 at the Ulsan Dongcheon Gymnasium.

Coach Ham Ji-hoon's jersey retirement ceremony will be held as an official event before the start of the game. A graduate of Chung-Ang University, Coach Ham was selected with the 10th pick in the first round of the 2007 KBL Draft and donned the Hyundai Mobis uniform. Since then, he has played for only one team for 18 seasons without a single transfer, establishing himself as a true flagship star symbolizing the club.

The legacy Coach Ham left on the court is dazzling. He led Hyundai Mobis to five KBL championship titles and dominated as the league's premier big man by winning both the regular season MVP and the playoffs MVP in the 2009-2010 season. In addition to being selected for the KBL Best 5 multiple times, he proved his outstanding skills on the international stage by representing the national team at the 2010 Guangzhou Asian Games and contributing to a silver medal finish.

In terms of records, Coach Ham is synonymous with Hyundai Mobis's history. He holds the club record for most career points (8,338) and has appeared in 838 regular season games and a cumulative 88 playoff games, serving as the team's center every season through consistency and diligence. His seasoned game management that shone in crucial moments and his unique leadership were the team's most reliable weapons. Looking at league-wide records, he ranks 10th in career points and 7th in career rebounds. Notably, only two domestic players have recorded more rebounds than Coach Ham: "Korean basketball legend" Seo Jang-hoon (5,235) and Kim Ju-seong (4,425).

Coach Ham's jersey number "12," which he retired from the court after last season, will remain forever as the fourth jersey retirement in Hyundai Mobis club history. Coach Ham will join the coaching staff starting this 2026-27 season, beginning a second basketball career as a mentor.

Meanwhile, Hyundai Mobis, celebrating its 40th anniversary of founding, has prepared abundant entertainment for this home opener. The team will vividly recreate its long 40-year history, championship highlights, and key players' plays on the court using 3D motion graphics and court beam effects, while unveiling a 40th-anniversary emblem to mark the beginning of the new season. This will be followed by a spectacular opening performance by a marching band and cheer squad, player introductions, and various fan-participation events during the game.

In addition, general ticket sales for Hyundai Mobis's 2026-27 season home opener will begin on the 30th via the club's official website.

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