The South Korean men's national basketball team defeated Saudi Arabia 82-66 in their first group stage match at the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, claiming their first win.

In the match, broadcast live on KBS 2TV on the 10th, Korea pressed Saudi Arabia until the end and secured a decisive 16-point victory.

■ Kim Jong-kyu Makes Commentary Debut After Retiring as Active Player

Former player Kim Jong-kyu served as a commentator for the first time in this broadcast. The commentary team consisted of commentators Kim Jong-kyu and Son Dae-beom, caster Lee Young-ho, and reporter Won Seok-yeon. During quarter breaks, reporter Won Seok-yeon presented the 'Reporter Won Seok-yeon's Tactical Notes' segment, analyzing the Korean team's pick-and-roll tactics through video.

Before the game, commentator Kim Jong-kyu expressed excitement about the new experience of cheering for the players from the studio. Commentator Son Dae-beom mentioned the disappointments of the previous Hangzhou Games and emphasized the importance of the first game. Kim Jong-kyu also named Yeo Jun-seok as the key player, noting that much of the highlight footage was centered around him.

■ Yeo Jun-seok's First Points and Lee Seung-hyun's Defense Give Korea a 41-28 First-Half Lead

The first quarter began with a Saudi Arabian attack, but Yeo Jun-seok's quick scoring put Korea on the board first and seized the lead. Commentator Kim Jong-kyu urged the players to move in an organized manner and praised the performances of Yeo Jun-seok and Yu Ki-sang.

In the second quarter, Lee Seung-hyun stood out on defense as Korea finished the first half leading 41-28.

■ Lee Jung-hyun's 3-Pointers Extend the Gap to 74-47... "What a Relief"

In the early third quarter, Korea briefly faltered due to Saudi Arabia's tactical changes and an injury to Yeo Jun-seok, but Lee Jung-hyun's 3-pointers revived the offense, widening the gap to 74-47. Commentator Kim Jong-kyu said of the moment, "What a relief."

■ Only 8 Points in the Fourth Quarter, but an 82-66 Victory Confirmed

In the fourth quarter, an uneasy flow continued as scoring came slowly, with Lee Hyun-jung recording Korea's first points of the quarter. Commentator Kim Jong-kyu emphasized the importance of finishing games well, advising, "They need to fix their poor closing habits before facing stronger opponents." Korea managed only 8 points in the fourth quarter but confirmed the win with a final score of 82-66.

■ Indonesia Match on the 11th, Followed by Japan on the 13th

KBS is broadcasting the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games from the opening ceremony on September 19 to the closing ceremony on October 4. The men's national basketball team's next games are against Indonesia on the 11th and Japan on the 13th. Commentators Kim Jong-kyu and Son Dae-beom, along with caster Lee Young-ho, will continue broadcasting on KBS 1TV.