Busan KCC Egis – Team Profile

The Busan KCC Egis are a historic and powerhouse team in South Korea’s KBL. Founded in 1978 and backed by KCC Corporation, they relocated from Jeonju to Busan’s Sajik Gymnasium in 2023. The Egis have claimed six KBL championships, including a thrilling 2023–24 title as the fifth seed. With star guard Heo Ung and a strong supporting cast of veteran domestic talent and impactful foreign imports, the Egis continue to be a dominant force in Korean and Asian basketball.

Busan KCC Egis – Quick Profile

• Founded: 1978 as Hyundai Basketball Team; became KCC Egis in 2001 under Kumgang Korea Chemical (now KCC)
• Location: Based in Busan since relocating from Jeonju in 2023
• Home Arena: Busan Sajik Gymnasium (opened 1985, capacity 14,099)
• Team Colors: Blue and red
• Sponsor: KCC Corporation (South Korean chemical and auto parts company)

Honors & Achievements

• KBL Champions (6): 1997–98, 1998–99, 2003–04, 2008–09, 2010–11, 2023–24 (first title after relocating to Busan)
• Runners-up (5): 1999–2000, 2004–05, 2009–10, 2015–16, 2020–21
• Regular Season First Place: 5 times (1997–98, 1998–99, 1999–2000, 2015–16, 2020–21)
• KBL Cup Winners: 2023

Staff & Leadership

• Head Coach: Jeon Chang-jin (2019–2025), succeeded by Lee Sang-min in 2025
• Team Captain: Jung Chang-young (2022–present)

Key Players & Imports

• Heo Ung (SG): Finals MVP in 2024 after leading Egis to their 6th title
• Song Kyo-chang (F): Veteran frontcourt stalwart
• Calvin Epistola, Deonte Burton, Cady Lalanne, Tyler Davis, Leon Williams: Notable recent foreign additions, boosting scoring and rebounding

Recent Season Summary (2023–24)

• Entered playoffs as the 5th seed and made history by winning the championship—the first 5-seed to do so in KBL history—defeating Suwon KT Sonicboom 4–1
• Qualified for both Basketball Champions League Asia 2024 and EASL 2024–25

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