The Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters, formerly known as Anyang KGC, are a professional basketball team in the Korean Basketball League (KBL), based in Anyang, South Korea. Founded in 1992, the team is owned by Korea Ginseng Corporation (KT&G) and plays home games at Anyang Gymnasium.
Reputable both by its solid defense and enthusiastic fans, Anyang has 4 titles to its name in the KBL (the most recent, the 2022/2023 season) and has played in numerous Asian tournaments, becoming the winner of the EASL Champions Week 2023.
The chain was renamed as KT&G in 2023 to connote the popular KT&G brand Jung Kwan Jang, and currently remains one of the most competitive and well-known franchises in Korean professional basketball.
Key Achievements:
4× KBL Champions
2023 EASL Champions
Strong international presence
Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters - Quick Profile
Full Name: Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters (in Korean: 안양 정관장 레드부스터즈).
Previous Names:
1992–1997: SBS Basketball Team
1997–2005: Anyang SBS Stars
2005–2010: Anyang KT&G Kites
2010–2011: Anyang Korea Ginseng Corporation
2011–2023: Anyang KGC
2023–present: Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters
Founded: 1992, originally as SBS Basketball Team
Location: Anyang, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea
Home Arena: Anyang Gymnasium (capacity ~6,690)
Team Colors: Red, black, white (branded as Red Boosters)
Affiliation/Ownership: Owned by Korea Ginseng Corporation (KT&G)
Head Coach: Yoo Do-hoon
Team Captain: Yang Hee-jong
Achievements & Titles
KBL Championships (4):
2011–12, 2016–17, 2020–21, 2022–23
Regular Season Titles:
2016–17, 2022–23
Runners-up:
2021–22 (Finals), 1997, 2011–12 (Regular season)
Notable Finals Appearances:
2022–23: Champions
2021–22: Runner‑up
Competitions & Performance
Korean Basketball League (KBL):
A core team since joining the league in 1997
East Asia Super League (EASL) Champions Week 2023:
Champions, defeating top regional competitors
William Jones Cup 2023:
Participated in August 2023, finishing as the tournament’s runner‑up
Arena & Fan Experience
Anyang Gymnasium:
Seating capacity: around 6,690 fans
Known for its vibrant home‑court atmosphere and loyal fanbase
Current Roster & Key Players
While a complete roster from 2025 isn’t listed, some notable recent players include:
Jared Sullinger (Import, Finals MVP in 2020–21: averaged ~27 PPG, 12 RPG)
Oh Se‑keun (KBL player and Finals MVP, instrumental in several championships)
Yang Hee-jong (Longtime captain and core domestic leader)
Import Players: Past rosters have featured notable imports like Johnny O’Bryant III, Cady Lalanne, Earl Clark, Rashad Bell, among others
Club Identity & Culture
Nickname “Red Boosters”: Reflects the fiery red branding introduced in 2023
Ginseng Heritage: The club’s identity is deeply tied to its owner KT&G—Korea Ginseng Corporation. Since 2023, the prefix “Jung Kwan Jang” highlights KT&G’s flagship ginseng brand
Strong Domestic and International Presence: With consistent KBL success and international results (EASL, William Jones Cup), the team continually raises its competitive profile
Coaching & Management
Head Coach: Yoo Do-hoon, leading the team in recent title runs
Owner: Heo Cheol-ho, under KT&G’s operational structure
Recent Season Summary (2023–24)
Status:
Defending champions entering 2023–24 season
Eliminated in the semi-finals of the playoffs
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