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However, they have failed to advance to the semifinals in recent years. Therefore, the team's determination was different. Hyundai Mobis, which wants a high place, recruited Kebe Alluma (206 cm, F) this off-season.



Aluma is a player who has a different charm from other foreign player Gaige Prim (205 cm, C). Prim averaged 27 minutes last season, scoring 18.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists. It was powerful under the basket, but the outside ability was somewhat insufficient. He attempted 0.2 three-pointers per game, and the success rate was only 30%.



On the contrary, Aluma is also a good scorer on the outside. On top of that, he has excellent pass skills to see his colleagues. Aluma entered Korea on the 6th and is working with Hyundai Mobis players.

Cho Dong-hyun, head coach of Hyundai Mobis, said, "I saw Aluma three times in college. But in Japan, it was close to number 4. In the past, it was thinner. But what I want is what I look like in Japan. I hope he runs like No. 4," he said of Aluma.



"Aluma is a player who knows how to play basketball. I'm not feeling well yet, but I'm trying to find my colleagues and I'm able to get outside ability. "If the opponent comes together, we break through and if it's far, we shoot," he said.



There was also a drawback. As coach Cho said, Aluma has played a lot as a forward, not a big man. Outside defense is possible, but there are questions about under-the-goal defense.



Coach Cho said, "I'm not strong. So I'm worried about the under-the-goal defense. However, there are many big men in our team who have good defense under the basket. You can play with the players. Jae-seok (Jang) and Jun-il (Kim) are aware of this. There will be cases in which domestic players in our team block foreign players. On the contrary, there may be cases in which the opponent's domestic player blocks Aluma.



Also, Cho said, "The spacing will be really good if I play with (Choi) Jin-soo. On the contrary, a "triple tower" where Aluma sees a forward is also possible. "I'm going to take a variety of combinations because I'm a versatile and talented player," he said, signaling Aluma's colorful appearance.



And "Prim is still young and can play a lot. So is Aluma. Adjusting the playing time of the two players will also be important. It will depend on the situation and condition," he added.



Jang Jae-seok (204cm, C), Ham Ji-hoon (198cm, F), and Kim Joon-il (201cm, C) will protect the team's base. There are also Shin Minseok (197cm, F) and Choi Jinsoo (203cm, F). In addition to Aluma, Hyundai Mobis can take a variety of big-man lineups. This is why Hyundai Mobis' next season is expected.