Yu Ki-sang

Yoo Ki-sang
Changwon LG Sakers
PositionGuard
LeagueKBL
Personal information
Born (2001-04-17) 17 April 2001 (age 24)
Listed height1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Career information
CollegeYonsei University
Playing career2023–present
Career history
2023–presentChangwon LG
Career highlights
  • KBL 2024 Rookie of the Year[1]
  • KBL All-Star (2025, via fan & team vote)[2]

Yoo Ki-sang (Korean유기상; born 17 April 2001) is a South Korean professional basketball player who plays as a guard for the Changwon LG Sakers in the KBL.

Professional career

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In the 2024–25 season, Yoo earned the top spot in both fan and team voting for the Korean Basketball League All-Star Game—an achievement no Changwon LG player had previously attained.[2]

International career

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Yoo has represented the South Korea national team in continental competitions. At the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers, he averaged 9.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists, reflecting a promising start to his international journey.[3]

During the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup, Yoo elevated his performance, averaging 18.3 points per game, making him among the top scorers of the tournament. He showed particularly explosive shooting, including an 8-of-12 performance from beyond the arc in a game against Lebanon.[4]

Career statistics

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Competition Year PPG RPG APG
FIBA Asia Cup Qualifiers 2025 9.5 2.5 1.0
FIBA Asia Cup 2025 18.3
KBL (2023–24 season) 2023–24 8.1 2.2

References

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  1. ^ ""I'm so happy that I can only get one award in my life." Changwon LG's Yoo Ki-sang won the Rookie of the Year award". MK Sports. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  2. ^ a b "Fans → All players are recognized, LG Yoo Ki-sang is honored as the No. 1 All-Star voting in two years after his debut". SportsChosun. 18 December 2024. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  3. ^ "Kisang YU – Korea – Player Profile – FIBA Asia Cup 2025 Qualifiers". FIBA. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
  4. ^ "Familiarity helps Yu Kisang pick Lebanon apart". FIBA. 11 August 2025. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
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