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Busan KCC Egis

The Busan KCC Egis (Korean: 부산 KCC 이지스) is a professional basketball club based in Busan, South Korea. The team competes in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) and has established a substantial fanbase in South Korea. Founded in 1997, the team was initially based in Daejeon and was later relocated to Jeonju and Busan, respectively.

Busan KCC Egis
Busan KCC Egis logo
LeagueKorean Basketball League
East Asia Super League
EstablishedMarch 1978; 46 years ago (March 1978)
HistoryHyundai Basketball Team
1978–1996
Daejeon Hyundai Dynat
1997–1999
Daejeon Hyundai Gullivers
1999–2001
Jeonju KCC Egis
2001–2023
Busan KCC Egis
2023–present
ArenaBusan Sajik Gymnasium
Capacity14,099
LocationBusan, South Korea
Team coloursNavy, Gold, White
Team managerChoi Hyung-gil
Head coachJeon Chang-jin
Team captainJung Chang-young
OwnershipJung Jae-hoon
Affiliation(s)KCC
Championships6 Korean Leagues
Retired numbers4 Choo Seung-gyun
11 Lee Sang-min
WebsiteOfficial website

History

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The team was founded in March 1978 as the Hyundai Basketball Team, owned and sponsored by Hyundai.[1] In 2001, the club, named Hyundai Gullivers at the time, relocated from Daejeon to Jeonju. In the same year, Kumgang Korea Chemical (now KCC) acquired the team after the financial difficulties of Hyundai Electronics.[2]

After 22 years in Jeonju, the KCC Egis relocated to Busan in 2023, making the return of professional basketball to the city following the KT Sonicboom's departure two years prior.[3] The decision to relocate was prompted by delays in the construction of a new arena in Jeonju, which had been promised six years earlier.[4]

In May 2024, the Egis won their sixth KBL championship following a 4–1 win over the Suwon KT Sonicboom, becoming the first fifth-seeded team to win the title.[5] Heo Ung was named Finals MVP.[5]

Home arenas

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Players

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Retired numbers

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Current roster

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Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Busan KCC Egis roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age
G 1   Lee Ho-hyun 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 31 – (1992-12-02)2 December 1992
F 2   Choi Jun-yong 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) 30 – (1994-04-04)4 April 1994
G 3   Heo Ung 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 31 – (1993-08-05)5 August 1993
G 5   Kim Dong-hyun 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 22 – (2002-02-15)15 February 2002
G 6   Song Dong-hun 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 24 – (2000-04-03)3 April 2000
G 7   Jung Chang-young (C) 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 36 – (1988-01-24)24 January 1988
G 9   Jeon Tae-young 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 29 – (1995-03-24)24 March 1995
G 10   Lee Joo-young 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 23 – (2001-03-20)20 March 2001
F 15   Deonte Burton (I) 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 30 – (1994-01-31)31 January 1994
F 17   Jeon Jun-beom 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 33 – (1991-08-27)27 August 1991
F 19   Lee Geun-hwi 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 26 – (1998-06-09)9 June 1998
F 21   Yeo Jun-hyeong 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 24 – (2000-08-09)9 August 2000
G 23   Jung Bae-kwon 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 23 – (2001-04-01)1 April 2001
G 25   Calvin Epistola 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 28 – (1996-09-29)29 September 1996
F 33   Lee Seoung-hyun 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 32 – (1992-04-16)16 April 1992
C 44   Leon Williams (I) 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 38 – (1986-07-24)24 July 1986
F 55   Song Kyo-chang 1.99 m (6 ft 6 in) 28 – (1996-07-03)3 July 1996
Head coach
  •   Jeon Chang-jin
Assistant coach(es)
  •   Kang Yang-taek
  •   Shin Myung-ho
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  •   Injured
Updated: 22 October 2024

Team captains

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Coaches

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Season-by-season record

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Season Division Pos. W–L Playoffs
1997 KBL 7th 7–14 Did not qualify
1997–98 1st 31–14 Champions
1998–99 1st 33–12 Champions
1999–2000 1st 33–12 Runners-up
2000–01 6th 20–25 First round
2001–02 3rd 30–24 Semifinals
2002–03 9th 20–34 Did not qualify
2003–04 2nd 39–15 Champions
2004–05 2nd 34–20 Runners-up
2005–06 5th 29–25 Semifinals
2006–07 10th 15–39 Did not qualify
2007–08 2nd 33–21 Semifinals
2008–09 3rd 31–23 Champions
2009–10 3rd 35–19 Runners-up
2010–11 3rd 34–20 Champions
2011–12 4th 31–23 First round
2012–13 10th 13–41 Did not qualify
2013–14 7th 20–34 Did not qualify
2014–15 9th 12–42 Did not qualify
2015–16 1st 36–18 Runners-up
2016–17 10th 17–37 Did not qualify
2017–18 3rd 35–19 Semifinals
2018–19 4th 28–26 Semifinals
2019–20 4th 23–19 Not held[a]
2020–21 1st 36–18 Runners-up
2021–22 9th 21–33 Did not qualify
2022–23 6th 24–30 First round
2023–24 5th 30–24 Champions
  1. ^ The playoffs were cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in South Korea.

Honours

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Domestic

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Winners (6): 1997–98, 1998–99, 2003–04, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2023–24
Runners-up (5): 1999–2000, 2004–05, 2009–10, 2015–16, 2020–21
  • Korean Basketball League regular season
Winners (5): 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2015–16, 2020–21
Runners-up (3): 2003–04, 2004–05, 2007–08
  • KBL Cup
Winners: 2023

International invitationals

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Third place: 2017

Notable players

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Ha Seung-jin in 2010

Lee Sang-min

  • Lee Sang-min joined the team in 1995 and was the key player in leading Daejeon Hyundai Dynat to the championship in the 1997–98 season, earning MVP award that year.[10] He continued his success in the 1998–99 season, leading the team to another championship and winning MVP for the second consecutive year.[11] As a point guard, he excelled not only in leadership and assists but also in scoring, and he was a player who combined height with strong defensive skills. Due to his remarkable performances, Lee earned significant recognition from the team, and his jersey number was retired by KCC.

Ha Seung-jin

  • In the 2008 KBL Draft, Ha Seung-jin was selected as the first overall pick by Jeonju KCC Egis. He made an immediate impact, earning the Rookie of the Year award during the 2008–09 season. As the team's center, Ha was a significant contributor and was named in the KBL Best 5 in 2010, 2011, and 2016. Despite the team finishing third in the regular season during the 2010–11 season, Ha played a pivotal role in leading Jeonju KCC to the championship title. His performance earned him the Korean Basketball Playoff MVP title.[12] During the 2015–16 season, he became a dominant presence under the basket, marking a second peak in his career. His performance was instrumental in leading the team to a first-place finish in the regular season and advancing to the finals. However, the team ultimately fell short in the championship series. In addition to his domestic achievements, he secured a silver medal at the 2010 Asian Games while representing the South Korea national team.[13] Over the course of his eleven-year tenure with Jeonju KCC Egis, from 2008 to 2019, he established himself as a key figure before retiring.[14]

Song Kyo-chang

  • Song Kyo-chang is a prominent figure in South Korean basketball and gained recognition as the first high school player to be a lottery pick in the 2015 KBL draft.[15] He joined the Jeonju KCC Egis and quickly became known as a franchise player. Although his debut season was modest, Song's consistent hard work earned him the Most Improved Player Award for the 2016–17 season.[16] By the 2019–20 season, he developed his shooting, penetration, ball handling, and fast-break abilities, becoming a top-tier offensive player in the KBL and was named round MVP. [17] In the 2020–21 season, Song's stable individual performance contributed significantly to KCC's regular season championship, leading to his selection as the regular season MVP by a wide margin.[18] Afterward, he secured a five-year contract extension with KCC, highlighting his indispensable role in the team's offense, defense, and rebounding.[19] Song also made his debut for the South Korea national team in 2017, and at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup, he showcased strong defensive skills, effectively guarding agile opponents and excelling in help defense and rebounding, solidifying his role as a key defensive player for the national team.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "「현대」남자농구팀 창단". The JoongAng (in Korean). 24 March 1978. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  2. ^ "금강고려화학, 현대전자 남자농구단 인수". n.news.naver.com (in Korean). 26 February 2001. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Pro-basketball team KCC Egis to move home from Jeonju to Busan". The Korea Herald. 30 August 2023. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  4. ^ "KCC Egis leave Jeonju for Busan as stadium woes continue". Korea JoongAng Daily. 31 August 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
  5. ^ a b "Busan KCC Egis crowned KBL champions, beating Sonicboom 4–1". Korea JoongAng Daily. 6 May 2024. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  6. ^ Seong, Soo-min (22 October 2023). "사직체육관 새 단장 마친 KCC, 열렬한 응원과 함께 새로운 여정 시작". Rookie (in Korean). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  7. ^ Choi, Chang-hwan (10 October 2012). "'추승균 전설된다' KCC, 홈 개막전서 4번 영구결번…역대 9호". Jumpball (in Korean). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  8. ^ Kim, Dong-chan (14 October 2010). "프로농구 KCC, 이상민 등번호 11번 영구 결번". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 18 October 2024.
  9. ^ "선수단 히스토리" [Team history] (in Korean). Busan KCC Egis. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  10. ^ "<프로농구> 이상민, 만장일치로 MVP에 선정". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). 19 March 1998. Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  11. ^ Jang, Ik-sang (15 March 1999). "이상민, 프로농구 2년연속 MVP 차지". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 22 October 2024.
  12. ^ Lee, Dong-chil (3 May 2011). "하승진, 스포츠토토 한국농구대상 MVP". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  13. ^ Han, Sang-kyun (26 November 2010). "-아시안게임-<농구> 한국, 중국에 져 은메달(종합)". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  14. ^ Kim, Dong-hyun (14 May 2019). "하승진, 코트와 작별···불굴의 부상투혼 최장신 센터". Newsis (in Korean). Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  15. ^ Kwak, Hyun (26 October 2015). "[드래프트] '고졸 출신' 송교창, 3순위로 KCC에 지명". Jumpball (in Korean). Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  16. ^ Kim, Ji-hyun (27 March 2017). "'KCC 미래' 송교창, 기량발전상.."더 노력하겠다"". Starnews (in Korean). Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  17. ^ Kim, Sung-jin (2 January 2020). "2019–2020 프로농구 3라운드 MVP에 KCC 송교창". The Herald Business (in Korean). Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  18. ^ Jung, Ji-wook (31 March 2021). "'5시즌만의 정규리그 우승' KCC, 전주에서 화려한 세리머니". Sports Donga (in Korean). Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  19. ^ Choi, Man-sik (24 May 2021). "FA '특급' 송교창, KCC와 5년 7억5천 재계약". Sports Chosun (in Korean). Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  20. ^ Cha, Byung-seop (15 May 2017). "농구대표팀 '막내' 허훈·송교창 "태극마크 영광스럽다"". Yonhap News Agency (in Korean). Retrieved 1 November 2024.
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