‘Averaging 13.5 points in six rounds’ resurrected Kim Jin-young “a season of growth”
Shinhan Bank’s Kim Jin-young (27, 177 cm) reflects on the season.
Shinhan Bank Incheon won 73-55 against Bucheon Hana OneQ in the Woori Bank Woori WON 2023-2024 Women’s Professional Basketball League 바카라사이트 on Nov. 26 at Bucheon Gymnasium.
Kim played 38 minutes and 33 seconds in the game, finishing with 12 points, 16 rebounds, including two three-pointers, seven assists, and two blocks, three assists shy of a triple-double. The 16 rebounds were also a personal best for Kim.
After the game, Kim said, “There were many important games during the season, and we didn’t win easily. This was also an important game with the ranking at stake, and I’m glad that we were able to win with everyone on the team focusing on winning.”
Shinhan Bank, which finished in fifth place, was at the bottom of the league at one point due to injuries to key players, but turned things around after the All-Star break and joined the playoff race.
“I got injured at the beginning of the season, which was the first time I started with an injury, and when one of my teammates got injured, it was a chain reaction. It was a tough season with many injuries. This match was the icing on the cake. I think I have a lot to improve on. I felt that I need to prepare a lot in the future.”
The aftermath of injuries. Kim Jin-young has struggled to find her groove this season. Her average score (7.6 points) was lower than last season (12 points), but she has gradually recovered to an average of 13.5 points after the sixth round. “I was shaky because of my ankle injury. The injury gave me a chance to grow personally. From the sixth round, I recovered to the point where I could tolerate the pain, so I’m glad I got a good feel for it. Basketball is not just about shooting, so I felt I needed to grow by working on the basics,” said Kim.