Yang Hee-jong

Yang Hee-Jong (born 11 May 1984) is a South Korean professional basketball player. He plays for the Anyang KGC of the Korean Basketball League. Lee also plays for the South Korea national basketball team and made his senior national team debut at the FIBA Asia Championship 2007.[1] He also competed for the junior team at the 2003 World Junior Championship.

Yang Hee-Jong
No. 11 Anyang KGC
PositionForward
LeagueKorean Basketball League
Personal information
Born (1984-05-11) May 11, 1984
South Korea
NationalitySouth Korean
Listed height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Career information
High schoolSamil Commercial
CollegeYonsei University
Playing career2007–present
Career history
2007–presentAnyang KGC
2009–2011Sangmu (military service)

At the FIBA Asia Championship 2009, Lee had his best individual tournament to date and helped the Koreans to a seventh-place finish while averaging a 12 points and 4.9 rebounds per game.[2] Despite his efforts, Korea failed to qualify for the semifinals of the tournament for the first time in their 25 tournament appearances.

References

  1. Player Profile at FIBA.com
  2. Profile at FIBA.com


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