Busan BNK Sum opened the Women’s Korean Basketball League regular season on Nov. 1, 2024, with a commanding 82–53 victory over defending champions Cheongju KB Stars. Reported by YTN, the matchup showcased BNK’s newly bolstered roster following a high-profile offseason.
BNK’s Star-Studded Lineup Secures Season-Opening Victory
Widely considered a powerful championship favorite ahead of the new campaign, BNK lived up to expectations in the opener. The game turned decisively when Choi Yi-sam, who transferred to BNK ahead of the season, sank a striking 3-pointer near the end of the third quarter.
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With victory secured, BNK’s luxury roster — featuring national team guards Lee So-hee and An Hye-ji, alongside veterans Park Hye-jin and Kim 소니아 (Kim Sonia) — drove the offensive attack and steadily widened the margin. Kim Sonia anchored the paint with 10 points and 15 rebounds, while Lee So-hee poured in 17 points and Park Hye-jin added 14.
Defending Champions KB Struggle After Opening Defeat
On the opposing side, the defending champion KB Stars faced an uphill battle in their home opening defeat. The squad struggled to fill the void left by the injury absence of star center Park Ji-su, resulting in an lopsided 82–53 loss to BNK.
Reflecting on the dominant start and the long road ahead, BNK manager Park Jung-eun noted, 앞으로 34경기 더 남았거든요. 더 단단한 팀으로 가는 여정을 우리 팬분들이 응원 많이 해주시면 좋겠습니다.
The Long Road Ahead for the Women’s League
While BNK has immediately established its status as a premier title contender with a resounding opening-night performance, the rest of the league must navigate a grueling schedule. With the women’s professional basketball regular season facing 34 remaining matches for BNK alone, questions remain over how KB will compensate for Park Ji-su’s injury absence and whether the league’s other contenders can mount a challenge against BNK’s formidable lineup.
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