Heo Ung
Overview
Heo Ung (born August 5, 1993) is a South Korean professional basketball player currently belonging to the KBL's Wonju DB Promyae. His position is point guard, and he is evaluated as a key player who orchestrates the team's offense based on his outstanding driving ability, quick speed, and accurate passing skills. Heo Ung comes from a prestigious basketball family; his father, Heo Jae, a former national team coach, and his older brother, Heo Hoon (kt Sonicboom), are also active professional basketball players.
Main Content
Early Life and Growth Process
Heo Ung was born in Seoul and was exposed to basketball from a young age. Influenced by his father Heo Jae, he naturally entered the world of basketball and stood out through Whimoon Middle School and Whimoon High School. During his high school years, he performed excellently in national competitions and was noted as a next-generation star. He then entered Yonsei University, where he also displayed outstanding skills on the college basketball stage. In particular, he led his team to victory in the 2013 MBC Cup National University Basketball Tournament and was selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP).
Professional Debut and Early Career
In the 2014 KBL rookie draft, he was selected as the first overall pick by Wonju DB Promyae (then Wonju Dongbu Promyae). From his debut season, he played as a starting guard, recording averages of 10.2 points and 4.1 assists, earning the Rookie of the Year award. He steadily grew thereafter and established himself as a core player for the team. In the 2016-17 season, he averaged 14.5 points and 5.8 assists, contributing to the team's regular season championship, and also played a key role in the playoffs, leading the team to win the championship finals.
National Team Career
Heo Ung has been active with the national team since being selected in 2015. He has participated in major international competitions such as the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship, the 2017 FIBA Asia Cup, and the 2019 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. In particular, he contributed to winning a silver medal at the 2018 Jakarta-Palembang Asian Games. With the national team, he contributes through fast-break plays utilizing his speed and outside shooting.
Playing Style
Heo Ung is a point guard based on his quick speed and excellent driving ability. He is particularly outstanding in pick-and-roll situations, with excellent judgment and the ability to deliver accurate passes to teammates after breaking down the opponent's defense. His outside shooting percentage has steadily improved, maintaining a three-point shooting percentage of over 35%. On defense, he effectively follows the movements of opposing guards and possesses good stealing ability. However, it is pointed out that his concentration sometimes drops in the latter part of games when fatigue is high, which is an area needing improvement.
Major Records and Awards
- KBL Rookie of the Year (2014-15)
- KBL Championship Finals Winner (2016-17)
- KBL All-Star Game Selection (2015, 2017, 2019, 2022)
- KBL Assists Leader (2018-19)
- Asian Games Silver Medal (2018)
Latest Trends
As of the 2024-25 season, Heo Ung is leading the team as the captain of Wonju DB Promyae. In 2024, he missed some games due to injury, but after returning, he showed stable performance, contributing to the team's rise to the mid-tier ranks. In early 2025, he surpassed 5,000 career points, etching his name in KBL history. Additionally, he has recently been focusing on training to improve his three-point shooting percentage and is also serving as a mentor to younger players. Heo Ung is expected to play a key role in the national team in the future and is scheduled to participate in the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers.
Related Topics
- [[Heo Jae]]
- [[Heo Hoon]]
- [[Wonju DB Promyae]]
- [[Korean Basketball League]]
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