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With 78-72 loss to Japan in basketball World Cup Qualifier, Korean men's path to second round gets tougher

The Korean men's basketball team lost 78-72 to Japan in the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers on Sunday, suffering a second straight defeat in Group B and setting a difficult path to the second round of the qualifying stage.

2026-03-02

New coach drafts rookies hoping to dunk on Japan in Independence holiday game

The Korean men’s basketball team enters FIBA World Cup qualifying this week, with new head coach Nikolajs Mazurs leading the squad for the first time and two young rookies Daniel Edi and Kang Ji-hoon set to make their senior national team debuts.

2026-02-26

Seoul SK coach leads national team to two straight wins against China for first time in 12 years

Korea’s men’s national basketball team beat China twice in three days, a result that interim coach Chun Hee-chul said restored the team’s morale even as it played shorthanded and with little time to prepare.

2025-12-03

Korean men's basketball breaks China losing streak with 80-76 win in FIBA World Cup qualifiers

Korea pulled off an 80-76 win over China in their opening game of the 2027 FIBA World Cup Asian qualifiers in Beijing on Friday, starting their World Cup qualification journey with a strong performance.

2025-11-30

Korea escapes 'group of death' at FIBA Asia Cup

Korea’s men’s basketball team escaped the “group of death” at the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, advancing to a playoff for the quarterfinals, finishing second with two wins and one loss.

2025-08-11

Big hopes fall on giants Lee Hyun-jung and Yeo Jun-seok in FIBA Asia Cup

With the FIBA Asia Cup approaching next month, Lee Hyun-jung and Yeo Jun-seok are emerging as key leaders for the Korean men’s basketball team, combining strong performances with a grounded focus ahead of the tournament.

2025-07-27

A faster, bolder and younger Korean basketball team heads to the Asia Cup

Korea's men's basketball team enters the FIBA Asia Cup with success in friendlies and a youthful, revamped roster.

2025-07-21

American-born Korea basketball star Ra Gun-ah bows out

Ra Gun-ah, the first naturalized member of the Korean men's national basketball team, is retiring from national duty after six years on the roster.

2024-02-26

Korea lose to China, fail to lock in Asia Cup semifinals spot

The Korean women’s basketball team lost their last Asia Cup group stage game 87-81 to China at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday.

2023-06-29

Korea secure first win in FIBA Asia Cup against Lebanon

The Korean women’s basketball team beat Lebanon 76-54 at Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre in Sydney, Australia, securing their first victory in Group A of the FIBA Asia Cup after narrowly missing a win a day before.

2023-06-27