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A 2-meter-2-centimeter tall "middle school superstar" has emerged in South Korean basketball.
Meet 15-year-old Lee Sol-min, who led Yongsan Middle School to five tournament titles.
Without exerting much effort, he effortlessly pulls off one-hand dunks and back dunks with ease.
At just 15 years old, Lee Sol-min stands at 202 centimeters with a wingspan reaching 213 centimeters, completely dominating the middle school division this year.
He posted unbelievable stats of 51 points and 27 rebounds in a single game in March, followed by 43 points and 24 rebounds last month, leading Yongsan Middle School to secure five championship titles.
[Lee Sol-min / 3rd-year at Yongsan Middle School: I think I am the best at dunking among middle schoolers. When I do a dunk, it just feels great.]
Receiving special coaching today (the 21st) from former DB head coach Kim Joo-sung, a legendary center, at a KBL youth camp, Lee Sol-min shared his extraordinary ambition.
[Lee Sol-min / 3rd-year at Yongsan Middle School: I want to become a player where people immediately think of me when asked to name the absolute number one in Korea.]
(Video reporting: Yoo Dong-hyuk, Video editing: Ha Seong-won, Design: Cho Su-in)