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'Even if I fail, I’ll take my shot': KCC’s Choi sets sights on NBA

Former KBL MVP Choi Jun-yong will head to the United States in August to finish his rehabilitation from knee surgery and pursue a roster spot in the developmental G League.

2026.7.29

Basketball players lift coach Lee Sang-min in celebration on the court after a championship win.

Lee Sang-min was one of the KBL's most iconic players. Now he's a champion coach.

The legendary former point guard had a rocky coaching career prior to the Busan KCC Egis' championship run this season.

2026.6.15

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Busan KCC Egis head coach Lee Sang-min clenches his fist in celebration during Game 1 of the 2025-26 LG Electronics KBL finals against the Goyang Sono Skygunners at Goyang Sono Arena, Goyang, Gyeonggi, on May 5. [NEWS1]

KCC coach Lee's unusual 'open communication' style the secret to team's KBL title run last season

KCC became one of the postseason’s biggest talking points for its unusually animated discussions during timeouts that often more resembled debates among equals than one-way instructions from the bench. It plans to keep the chatter going this season.

2026.5.20

Busan KCC Egis head coach Lee Sang-min gives a thumbs-up after cutting down the net following KCC’s championship victory over the Goyang Sono Skygunners in Game 5 of the 2025-26 KBL finals at Goyang Sono Arena in Goyang, Gyeonggi, on May 13. [YONHAP]

KCC head coach Lee Sang-min captures first championship after 12 years of perserverance

Lee Sang-min, long known as Korean basketball’s “eternal heartthrob,” has finally captured his first championship as head coach of the Busan KCC Egis — the culmination of years of perseverance despite enduring public ridicule as a “failed coach.”

2026.5.14

Busan KCC Egis shooting guard Heo Ung in action during a KBL game against the Seoul SK Knights at Jamsil Students' Gymnasium in southern Seoul on Feb. 2. [YONHAP]

Busan KCC Egis's Heo Ung sets career record with 51 points in win against Seoul SK Knights

Busan KCC Egis shooting guard Heo Ung scored a whopping 51 points in his team's 120-77 win over the Seoul SK Knights on Monday, earning a career record for himself.

2026.2.3

Busan KCC Egis's Heo Ung, left, and Heo Hoon pose during an interview with the JoongAng Ilbo at the team's training center in Yongin, Gyeonggi on July 14. [KIM KYOUNG-ROK]

Brothers Heo Hoon and Heo Ung join forces at Busan KCC Egis

Brothers Heo Ung and Heo Hoon, sons of Korean basketball legend Hur Jae, will finally share the same jersey in the upcoming 2025-26 KBL season at Busan KCC Egis, where their father once coached.

2025.9.25

Heon Hoon shoots during the KBL playoff game between Suwon KT Sonicboom and Seoul SK Knights at Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena in Suwon, Gyeonggi on April 29. [YONHAP]

Heo brothers together again at Busan KCC Egis

Point guard Heo Hoon has signed with Busan KCC Egis as a free agent on a five-year deal worth of 800 million won ($583,000), joining his older brother Heo Ung ahead of the 2025-26 KBL season.

2025.5.28

The Busan KCC Egis playing against the New Taipei Kings at Sajik Gymnasium, in Busan, on Jan. 21. [EASL]

Busan KCC Egis conclude disappointing EASL debut with loss to New Taipei Kings

The Busan KCC Egis concluded their first East Asia Super League (EASL) campaign at the bottom of Group B following a 104-87 loss to the New Taipei Kings on Tuesday.

2025.1.22

Busan KCC Egis power forward Deonte Burton, right, in action during an East Asia Super League game against the Ryukyu Golden Kings at Okinawa Arena in Japan on Wednesday. [EASL]

Busan KCC Egis fall to Ryukyu Golden Kings 91-82 in EASL

Busan KCC Egis lost 91-82 to the Ryukyu Golden Kings in the East Asia Super League (EASL) at the Okinawa Arena in Japan on Wednesday, suffering their third straight loss in the tournament.

2024.12.5

Busan KCC Egis's Heo Ung dribbles during the East Asia Super League game against Meralco Bolts at PhilSports Arena in the Philippines on Wednesday. [EASL]

Busan KCC Egis lose to Meralco Bolts 81-80 in East Asia Super League

Busan KCC Egis suffered a narrow 81-80 loss to the Meralco Bolts at the PhilSports Arena in the Philippines on Wednesday, marking their second consecutive defeat in the East Asia Super League (EASL).

2024.11.14