‘Championship MVP’ Moon Yoo-hyun of Korea University “I went to the bathroom and cried a bit”

“After the game, I was so emotional that I went to the restroom and cried a little bit (laughs)”

Korea University won the 2024 KUSF College Basketball U-League South Championship 79-70 against Kookmin University on Friday at Hwajung Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea. With this result, KU made history by becoming the first university to win the title for three consecutive years.

Leading the way was sophomore Yoo Hyun Moon (181 cm, G). As the only player on the team to play full-time, Moon was on fire with 29 points, including three 3-pointers, 13 assists, and seven rebounds. While his turnovers (six) were the most on the team, 엔트리 파워사다리 he was in the right place at the right time, shooting 75.0% (3-of-4) from three-point range.

Moon energized the offense in each quarter, pouring in 10 points in the third and fourth quarters to help the team pull off the upset. She was efficient from inside and outside the arc, and at the end of the fourth quarter, she drove a wedge with back-to-back baskets to put the game out of reach. It was a performance that earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

After the award ceremony, Moon Yoo-hyun said, “I didn’t win the championship alone. Everyone prepared hard with one mind and one heart. It was the result of running for the championship. Thanks to the fans, seniors, managers, and coaches. My parents always prayed for me and supported me from behind, so it was a great result,” she said after the win.

“After the match, I was so emotional that I went to the restroom and cried a bit (laughs). There were times when I was upset because I worked really hard and it didn’t work out. I was worried about my future, but I’m glad I got this result,” he added.

As for his one-on-one strategy against KU’s Freddie, he said, “If there’s a mismatch with the center, I’m confident that I can hit everything. If the opponent blocks me with a switch, I will always be bold.”

Moon also had a message for the seniors who were leaving the team after the game. He said, “My older brothers have contributed a lot to the team over the past four years. They have led the juniors well for one year, and their dedication has touched me a lot,” he said, expressing his affection for the seniors.

When asked what kind of player he wants to be, he said, “As a senior next year, I want to be more mature and support the younger players. Even if I’m not the main player, I’ll play the role of a helper,” he said, foreshadowing his newfound maturity.

“I’m so happy. I will never forget this day,” Moon said.

“Every time my brother (Moon Jung-hyun of Suwon KT) and I go to a game, my parents go to pray every night. Even though they are both working, they pray without rest. I want to tell my mom and dad that I love them so much,” he said, expressing his sincerity to his parents.

“I read about my brother’s (ankle ligament tear) injury on the news. I was very upset before the game. I hope he gets better soon and I hope he does his best,” he said, showing tears, which were washed away by his teammates.