Jeong Ye-rim (23, 175 centimeters), the core of the Bucheon Hana OneQ’s frontcourt, is working hard to improve the team’s performance.
The Hana One Q is in full swing for the 2024-2025 season, and this offseason, the team has increased its training intensity compared to previous years. This is because the team has its sights set on higher goals beyond reaching the playoffs for the first time since its inception last season. Jeong Yerim has also been working hard alongside his teammates to prepare for the new season.
When we met at the Hana OneQ Cheongna Gymnasium on the 11th, Jeong said, “Training is so hard these days. It’s the toughest weight training intensity since I made my professional debut. In the morning, I focus on weight training, and in the afternoon, I train with a ball and run to improve my cardiorespiratory endurance. It’s tough, 카지노 커뮤니티 but I definitely feel like my body is coming along nicely,” he said.
Last season, Hana One Q made the playoffs, but it was a disappointment for Jeong. Injuries and up-and-down play kept him from performing up to expectations. In 24 regular-season games, he averaged 29 minutes and 30 seconds per game, recording 6.7 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.9 assists.
“From the beginning of the season, I wanted to show steady play without ups and downs, but as the season progressed, my mindset and physical condition affected my play. I personally regretted that we had so many ups and downs.”
In the offseason, Hana OneQ lost the core of its guard lineup, Shin Ji-hyun, to the team. That’s where Jeong Yerim comes in. Along with Jeong, Kim Sion and Asian quarterback Yurina Watabe, Hana OneQ will be able to keep up with the competition.
“I’ve been practicing dribbling and one-on-one more than last season. I’ve been practicing a lot because I’m not the type of player who can take the ball and cross half-court or attack one-on-one. There are a lot of good offensive players on the team, but I will try my best to do well,” Jung said.
Hana OneQ signed Jin-an, who was one of the biggest names in the free agency market. If Kim, Jin-an, and Yang In-young play together, they will have one of the strongest frontcourts in the WKBL among the six clubs. The team is expected to improve on last season’s playoff run.
“Personally, I’m focusing on weight training. I haven’t done intense weight training since I turned pro. I also had a knee injury, so I’ve been paying more attention to weight training.”
“Our team has been recognized for being stronger under the goal this season. I will work hard to prepare for the season so that people can say that we are as strong on the outside as we are on the inside.”