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Busan KCC Egis Rewrites KBL History! First-Ever Championship Miracle by a Sixth-Place Regular Season Team

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Busan Metropolitan City, under Acting Mayor Kim Kyung-duk, announced that its home professional basketball club, Busan KCC Egis (hereinafter “Busan KCC”), claimed the championship title in the 2025–2026 Korean Basketball League (KBL) Championship Finals after defeating the Goyang Sono Skygunners 4–1.

This victory marks Busan KCC’s first championship in two years since winning the title during its inaugural season after relocating to Busan in 2023–2024. With this win, the club secured its seventh championship overall, further solidifying its status as one of the premier franchises in KBL history.

In particular, Busan KCC finished the regular season in sixth place and narrowly advanced to the playoffs. However, the team displayed explosive competitiveness during the postseason, achieving the unprecedented feat of becoming the first sixth-place regular season team in KBL history to win the championship.

The victory also brought Busan KCC its seventh overall championship title, tying Ulsan Hyundai Mobis for the most championships in KBL history.

Under the leadership of Head Coach Lee Sang-min, key players including Heo Hoon, Heo Ung, Song Kyo-chang, Choi Jun-yong, and Shawn Long delivered balanced performances throughout the playoffs, leading the team to victory through outstanding teamwork.

During this playoff run, KCC overcame the disappointments of the regular season and demonstrated dominant performances built on flawless organization and teamwork. The team advanced to the finals after allowing only one loss against Anyang Jung Kwan Jang in the semifinals and then secured the championship by conceding just one loss to Goyang Sono in the finals.

The combination of key contributors from the 2024 championship team and newly added players resulted in an aggressive style of play that attracted large crowds to Sajik Indoor Gymnasium game after game. During the championship finals, the arena recorded consecutive crowds of 10,000 spectators, once again proving the immense popularity of professional basketball in Busan.

Meanwhile, Busan KCC Egis relocated to Busan in August 2023 and currently shares Sajik Indoor Gymnasium as its home venue with the BNK Sum Women’s Professional Basketball Team. To support the club’s relocation, Busan Metropolitan City has carried out extensive renovations of the arena to improve convenience for both players and spectators.

The city has completed various facility improvement projects, including full replacement of the main court flooring, installation of a new electronic scoreboard, replacement of adjustable seating, and installation of concession stands, all aimed at enhancing the spectator experience and strengthening the competitiveness of Busan-based professional basketball teams.

Acting Mayor of Busan Metropolitan City Kim Kyung-duk stated, “Busan KCC has once again claimed the championship title, bringing great joy and pride to the citizens of Busan,” adding, “The city will continue to make every effort to support professional sports and revitalize sports culture so that citizens can enjoy sports in their everyday lives.”