Daegu KOGAS Pegasus are the Korean Gas Corporation (KBL) team, since 2021 located in Daegu. They wear a daring logo of Pegasus that refers to ambition and power and play in Daegu Gymnasium. Titles notwithstanding, the team had qualified as runners-up in the finals on two occasions (201819 regular season and finals). They have come out fast in 2024-25, with 7 games winning streak in the franchise. They have invigorated their season with imports such as Andrew Nicholson and SJ Belangel with the latter being selected in the 2025 All-Star Game. Under a very young coach Kang Hyuk, the Pegasus are on the rise becoming one of the most dynamic teams in the league.
Daegu KOGAS Pegasus – Quick Profile
Established: 1994 (originally as Daewoo Securities team), joined KBL in 1997; relocated from Incheon to Daegu in 2021 after acquisition by Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS)
Location: Daegu, South Korea
Home Arena: Daegu Gymnasium (capacity ~3,867)
Team Colors/Logo: Dark blue and white, featuring the mythical Pegasus symbolizing strength and ambition
Owner/Sponsor: Korea Gas Corporation (KOGAS), South Korea’s state-owned LNG company
Head Coach: Kang Hyuk
Captain: Cha Ba‑wee
Achievements & Honors
KBL Championship: Runners‑up once in 2018–19
Regular Season: Runners‑up in 2010–11 and 2018–19
Key Players & Imports
Andrew Nicholson (Canada/NBA veteran) – Joined in 2021, anchor inside scorer/rebounder
Samjosef “SJ” Belangel (Philippines) – Dynamic point guard; career-high 36 pts + 8 asts in early January 2025; selected to 2025 KBL All-Star Game
Kim Nak‑hyeon (South Korean guard) – Key domestic contributor; KBL Sixth Man (2019) and Most Improved Player (2020)
Mangok Mathiang (South Sudan/Australian) – Big man signed 2025
Recent Season (2024–25)
Opened season with a franchise-best 7-game winning streak, leading the league early on
Fell to Ulsan Hyundai Mobis in November, ending their streak
SJ Belangel continues to impress, averaging ~14 pts, 5 asts, picked for All-Star Game
Recent win over Anyang boosters, 88‑76 on March 12, 2025; Andrew Nicholson scored 31
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