2017 Korean Basketball League draft
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The 2017 Korean Basketball League rookie draft (Korean: 2017 KBL 국내신인선수 드래프트) was held on October 30, 2017, at the Jamsil Students' Gymnasium in Seoul, South Korea. Out of the 44 participants, 27 players were drafted.
| 2017 KBL draft | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Sport | Basketball |
| Date | October 30, 2017 |
| Location | Jamsil Students' Gymnasium |
| Network | MBC Sports+ |
| Overview | |
| League | KBL |
| First selection | Heo Hoon (Busan KT Sonicboom) |
In September 2017, the KBL announced its confirmed list of 44 participants for the upcoming draft.[1] The order of selection was chosen through two lotteries and announced on October 23.[2][3] Busan KT Sonicboom won the right to the first overall pick and also obtained the second pick via a player trade with Changwon LG Sakers.[3][4]
Draft selections
This table only shows the first twenty picks.
| G | Guard |
| F | Forward |
| C | Center |
| Denotes players who have won a KBL-sanctioned award at its annual awards ceremony[a] |
Players
Traditionally, players joined the draft after completing their senior season and were fourth-year students at their respective universities.[5] This draft marked the first time two freshmen, Yang Hong-seok and Yoo Hyun-jun, were picked so early in the first round, leading observers and pundits to note that "early entry" would likely become a trend in Korean basketball in the future.[6][2][7] Point guard Heo Hoon became the first Yonsei University player since Ha Seung-jin in 2008 to be picked first overall.[8]
In March 2021, Yang and Heo simultaneously recorded double-doubles during the play-offs against Anyang KGC. It marked the first time in KBL history two domestic players from the same team simultaneously recorded double-doubles in a single game.[9]
Notes
- One or more of the following awards:
- Regular season MVP
- Playoffs MVP
- Rookie of the Year
- Best 5
- Defensive Player of the Year
- Defensive Best 5
- Sixth Man Award
- Most Improved Player
- Fair Play Award