Quarterfinals Against Jordan Tomorrow... Will Yeo Jun-seok Play Despite Injury?

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The men's national basketball team, which advanced to the quarterfinals by defeating archrival Japan, will face Jordan tomorrow (the 16th) for a spot in the semifinals. All eyes are on whether Yeo Jun-seok, who injured his foot, will be able to play.

Reporting from Nagoya, here is Hong Seok-jun.

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When a shot thrown from half-court cleanly swishes through the net, gasps of admiration erupt from the training ground.

Lee Jung-hyun, the protagonist of the victory against Japan, showcased his sharp shooting touch even during a long-distance shooting bet.

Ace Lee Hyun-jung raised his condition by intensely practicing mid-to-long-range shots, and Yeo Jun-seok, who injured his foot in the first match against Saudi Arabia, also went through training with a bright expression.

He expressed his strong determination to play, stating that he has recovered significantly from his injury.

[Yeo Jun-seok / Men's National Basketball Team: "I think as long as I stay focused and keep my wits about me, it will be fine, so I will do my best to achieve good results at the Asian Games."]

The national team will battle Jordan, a tough opponent from the Middle East, for a semifinal berth tomorrow morning at the Aichi International Arena near Nagoya Castle.

Unlike our national team, which is on a three-game winning streak averaging 95 points per game, Jordan finished third in Group B with one win and two losses.

However, as the runner-up of the previous Hangzhou tournament, they are by no means an easy opponent.

Furthermore, our players, who find it difficult to rest properly in cramped container lodgings and must play an unfamiliar morning game, have vowed to show fighting spirit under adverse conditions.

[Lee Seung-hyun / Captain, Men's National Basketball Team: "Our goal is the gold medal. Although the environment is poor, the players are enduring it and working even harder right now, so we ask the fans for a lot of interest and support."]

Meanwhile, Choi Jun-yong, who challenged himself on the American stage, is expected to join late tonight, making it unlikely for him to play in the match against Jordan.

(Video Reported by Yang Doo-won | Video Edited by Park Ki-deuk)
※ Please note: This article was translated by AI and may contain errors.