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July 2, 2025
Seoul SK Knights

One of the most successful teams in the Korean Basketball League is the Seoul SK Knights that are based in the Jamsil Gymnasium in Seoul and are sponsored by SK Telecom. Founded in 1997 and renamed in 2001, they have 3 KBL championship titles (2000, 2018, 2022) with several regular-season titles including the next season 202425-25 regular season champion. Under the tutelage of coach Chun Hee‑chul and led by a one of a kind forward Jameel Warney (3 time Foreign MVP), the Knights are known to play aggressive defense and achieve top results on the playoffs. They came second in the 2023-24 East Asia Super League in continental play.

Seoul SK Knights Team Members with Head Coach

Seoul SK Knights – Quick Profile

  • Established: 1997 (originally as Cheongju Jinro McCass; rebranded to Seoul SK Knights in 2001)
  • Location: Seoul, South Korea
  • Home Arena: Jamsil Students' Gymnasium (capacity ~5,400)
  • Team Colors: Red, orange, white
  • Ownership: SK Telecom; Owner: Park Jung-ho
  • Head Coach: Chun Hee-chul (since 2021)
  • Captain: Heo Il-young

Achievements

  • KBL Championships (3): 1999–2000, 2017–18, 2021–22
  • Regular Season Titles (3): 2012–13, 2021–22, 2024–25
  • Runner-up Finishes: Finals – 2001–02, 2012–13, 2022–23, 2024–25; Regular Season – various
  • KBL Cup Wins: 2021 champions, 2020 runners-up
  • Continental:
    • FIBA Asia Champions Cup – 3rd place in 2018
    • East Asia Super League – runners-up in 2023–24

Key Players (2024–25)

  • Jameel Warney (F/C, USA):
    • Three-time KBL Foreign MVP (2020, 2022, 2023), led team to 2021–22 championship, scoring 23 PPG in 2024–25
  • Isaiah Hicks (F, USA): Joined in 2024; former NCAA champion
  • Juan Gómez de Liaño, An Young-jun, Kim Hyung-bin, Choi Won-hyuk: Notable domestic standouts

Recent Season Highlights (2024–25)

  • Finals: Reached the KBL Finals as runner-up, losing to Changwon LG Sakers
  • Regular Season: Captured the 2024–25 regular season title
  • Defense: Ranked top for steals per game (~7.9 SPG)
  • EASL: Strong continental run, finishing second in East Asia Super League

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