The Korea Basketball Association has finalized the 12-player national roster for Window 4 of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup Asian Qualifiers. Announced on August 20, 2026, the squad blends overseas talent, returning veterans, and rising domestic stars under the direction of head coach Nicolas and coach Kim Sung-chul, following selections made by the men’s competitive performance committee chaired by Yoo Jae-hak.
Roster Construction and Key Additions
The 12-player roster was whittled down from a previously summoned 14-player training pool during the committee’s ninth meeting on the morning of August 20, 2026. According to association announcements, the squad features seasoned domestic standouts alongside high-profile international prospects.
They are joined by Moon Yu-hyeon of JungKwanJang and Eddy Daniel of SK.
Significantly, the squad welcomes back two talents who missed recent preparations. An Young-jun of SK has returned to national team training after completing rehabilitation that kept him sidelined during a prior away trip to Japan. Meanwhile, Lee Hyun-jung, currently participating in an NBA mini-camp, will bypass the initial departure and join the team directly in Lebanon.
Qualifiers Schedule and Logistics
The national team is scheduled to depart on August 24, 2026, heading first to the Middle East. Korea will face Lebanon in an away fixture on August 28 before returning home to host Saudi Arabia on August 31 at the Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena.
These fixtures mark a critical phase in the qualification cycle for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup, requiring the newly completed 12-man roster to gel quickly across contrasting away and home environments in late August.
Official Squad Overview
The 12 players selected for the Window 4 qualifiers include:
- Lee Seung-hyun (Hyundai Mobis)
- Lee Jung-hyun (Sono)
- Yu Gi-sang (LG)
- An Young-jun (SK)
- Eddy Daniel (SK)
- Moon Yu-hyeon (JungKwanJang)
- Lee Hyun-jung (NBA mini-camp participant)
- Additional selected members from the 14-player training pool finalized by the Korea Basketball Association committee.
Next Steps in the Qualification Path
Basketball fans and analysts can follow official updates via the Korea Basketball Association channels.
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