User:Shinhan Bank's ambitious 'Big Lineup' was not full after the first drink
It was Shinhan's strong will not to lose in the height fight. However, it didn't work in the first round.
Incheon Shinhan Bank met Asan Woori Bank in the Women's Professional Basketball Game of Woori Bank's Woori WON 2023-2024 at Asan Yi Sun-shin Gymnasium on the 21st and lost 50-61.
Shinhan Bank, which made a splash with its "small ball" last season, boldly gave up its "small ball" this offseason. To erase the weaknesses of its height, it focused on the growth of Kim Tae-yeon and Byun So-jeong.
However, Shinhan was hit with bad luck from the beginning of the season. In the opening game, Byun So-jeong suffered a season-ending injury and Kim Tae-yeon missed the game for an extended period of time due to a back injury. As a result, Shinhan recorded 2 wins and 14 losses. It had the worst performance in the first half of the year.
Kim Tae-yeon came back after the All-Star break. The power itself did not suddenly become strong. However, being able to enjoy the results of off-season training has changed. In fact, their performance improved and they showed a different side by winning both the first two games of the second half of the season.
Shinhan Bank's opponent, which is seeking its third consecutive win, is Woori Bank, the defending champion. Shinhan Bank coach Gunadan predicted a "big lineup" in an interview before the game. "Lee Kyung-kyung, (Kim) Jin-young, (Kim) Sonia, Oral, and (Kim) Tae-yeon will start. They try to fight higher than the tempo. Woori has no center, but the size is good," Koo said.
Both Jinyoung Kim and Kim Sonia played as forwards. Due to team circumstances, they had to play not only as forwards but also as a center. With Kim Tae-yeon joining the team, they will be able to display various lineup.
It was the rotation that was introduced for the first time this season. The team was determined not to lose ground in the height battle. In fact, its batters gained the upper hand in height. In the first 3 minutes and 45 seconds of the game, Woori Bank did not yield a single offensive rebound. In contrast, Shinhan Bank recorded one offensive rebound. It also scored a goal.
But the problem was offense and defense. They didn't take advantage of speed and 3-pointers in offense. Jinyoung Kim's two points from under the basket were all that the team scored. Also, more 2-pointers were attempted than 3-pointers. I had a little trouble because I couldn't use the court widely.
The bigger problem was defense. Woori Bank is a team that aims to score outside points through organic ball movement. It is a team that has the most 3-pointers and successful shots in the league. However, the big lineup couldn't keep up with the opponent's pass and gave up an easy outside score. As a result, Shinhan was dragged to 2 to 10, and after an early operation time, it replaced its players to strengthen its speed and outside defense. In other words, Shinhan's big lineup failed early in the game.
Shinhan Bank showed off its big lineup again early in the second quarter. The difference is that Lee Kyung-eun replaced Kang Gye-ri. Kang Gye-ri and Jinyoung Kim succeeded in 3-pointers, showing a different performance from the first quarter. They also did not yield an advantage easily in the rebound fight. They managed to hold on by keeping the gap.
Since then, Shinhan Bank's big lineup has not been seen. This is because Kim Tae-yeon was sent off three minutes and 19 seconds before the end of the third quarter.
What did Shinhan Bank coach Gunathan think? (Big lineup) It's a failure. (Laughs) I don't think it will be easy unless we prepare more solidly. I don't think it's complete. We have to test and go. I told the players, "Don't be disappointed and let's train as we feel," he said, predicting the future.
