Wonju DB Promy secured an 85-79 victory against Busan KCC at Busan Sajik Gymnasium, rebounding from their previous loss and moving to a 2-1 record in the 2026-27 KCC Professional Basketball regular season. Henry Ellenson led all scorers with 24 points and 8 rebounds, carrying the offense as Wonju DB maintained their lead throughout the majority of the contest.
Henry Ellenson Leads Wonju DB Offense With 24 Points Against Busan KCC
The visiting side established control early by utilizing fast breaks following defensive rebounds. Forward Kim Bobae contributed eight points in the opening quarter alone, while Lee Yong-woo hit a late three-pointer to give Wonju DB an 18-15 lead before the first period closed. Wonju DB did not trail for the remainder of the game. Ellenson took over in the second quarter, exploiting defensive switches to score 13 points in the period and finishing a fast-break transition before halftime to push the advantage to 46-36.
Busan KCC Closes Gap Before Fourth-Quarter Fouls Shape the Finish
Busan KCC found a spark in the third quarter through Louis King, but Wonju DB answered as Rayvonte Hydes and Lee Sun Albano combined for 18 points in the frame to hold a 70-62 cushion entering the final quarter. The home team mounted a serious challenge in the fourth, cutting the deficit to 75-70 with 4 minutes and 15 seconds remaining behind the play of Shawn Long. However, Ellenson responded with consecutive baskets, scoring to make it 79-72 with 2 minutes and 7 seconds left on the clock. Long fouled out with 1 minutes and 50 seconds remaining, leaving Busan KCC without both of their foreign players as Lee Yoo-jin and Ellenson converted late opportunities to seal the outcome.
Individual Statistics From the Sajik Gymnasium Matchup
Ellenson paced Wonju DB with his game-high 24 points alongside 8 boards. Hydes added 18 points, Lee Yong-woo chipped in 12, and Lee Sun Albano contributed 11 points to support the winning effort. The victory carried additional weight for Wonju DB after KCC swept them three games to none in the six-team playoff round during the previous season. It also marked the first head-to-head win for new Wonju DB head coach Lee Kyu-sub against his former club, having served as a KCC coach last season alongside head coach Lee Sang-min to capture the championship title.
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