Woori Bank, which achieved the unified championship, fell behind again this time. However, it had the good fortune to select Byun Ha-jeong (179 centimeters) from Bundang Management High School.
Woori Bank achieved the unified championship last season. Due to its good performance, the rookie nomination list was pushed back. However, it was transformed into the sixth pick in the first round at the 2023-2024 WKBL Rookie Contest.
Earlier at the time, Kookmin Bank nominated Ko Hyun-ji, BNK nominated Kim Jung-eun, Shinhan Bank nominated Heo Yoo-jeong, Samsung Life Insurance nominated Lee Ye-na, and BNK nominated Park Da-won. Byun Ha-jeong, who was considered a candidate for the rotary pick along with Ko Hyun-ji, Heo Yoo-jeong, Park Da-won, and Lee Ye-na, and Woori Bank coach Wi Sung-woo took the podium and called Byun Ha-jeong. 스포츠중계
Standing tall, fast and athletic, Byun expected a top-ranked player, but surprisingly fell to sixth place, forcing him to join the Woori Bank team. At the recruitment site, Byun repeatedly expressed his desire to join the bank. It is because his style fits well with him and he likes it. He also cited Woori Bank's Kim Dan-bi as his role model.
Woori Bank is based on a tall lineup of 175cm or more. It runs a lot and ensures perfect offense and defense through rotation. Byun Ha-jeong is a good prospect for Woori Bank's basketball. Even if it cannot contribute to Woori's power right now, it can grow into Woori Bank's main axis in the future as its potential is endless.
Byun continues to be given the opportunity to play, although it is only a short period of time recently. Expectations are high on how Byun will grow in the future when he met Coach Wi Sung-woo, who is good at drawing out the strengths of players.