KBL's top two foreign players face off — who will come out on top? 'Ecosystem Disruptor' vs. 'KCC King' BIGBANG

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A matchup between the best foreign players shaking up the KBL court is set to take place.

KT will play an away game against KCC in the 2026~2027 KCC Pro Basketball regular season at Busan Sajik Gymnasium on the 11th.

Under head coach Moon Kyung-eun, KT defeated Goyang Sono 88-79 on the 9th, finishing their home three-game series with a 2-win, 1-loss record and entering a winning streak. KCC, which will face Wonju DB first on the 10th, is also expected to put up a fierce fight as it hosts KT at home.

The biggest point of interest in this matchup is undoubtedly the clash between 'Ecosystem Disruptor' Bass and 'Top-tier Rookie' King.

KCC's new foreign ace, King, is on a terrifying roll. In three games this season, King has averaged 26.3 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.7 assists, and 1.7 steals, showcasing explosive performances. In particular, he boasts highly sensitive shooting touch, posting a field goal percentage of 65.2% while sinking an average of 3.3 three-pointers per game with a three-point shooting percentage of 58.8%.

Facing him, Bass is already a league-leading scorer who has proven himself on the KBL stage. In the game against Sono on the 9th, he dominated with 30 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists, leading his team to victory. He dominates the court with aggressive drives and control of the paint area.

Regarding the upcoming matchup against King, Bass said firmly, "King is a good player, but I am also a good player. I will win no matter what, and I will definitely lead my team to victory."

Even under the reformed foreign player system allowing two players on the court simultaneously this season, Bass's confidence remains unwavering. While stating, "I am striving to become the best player in both offense and defense, and team victory is my top priority," he raised his voice to add, "My confidence is still at its peak. I have the self-assurance to beat any foreign player I face."

The head coach also cited containing King as the key to winning the game. In a press conference immediately after the victory over Sono, head coach Moon Kyung-eun said, "KCC's King has been on fire recently. We must first limit him to around 10 to 15 points to have a chance of winning." He also expressed caution, noting that "how much we can make it difficult for the offense derived from Sean Long, Heo Hoon, and Heo Woong will be the deciding factor in the next game."

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