The Korea U-18 basketball team defeated Japan in the Group D preliminary round of the 2026 FIBA U-18 Asia Cup, achieving a 3-0 record in the group stage and advancing to the quarterfinals. Yoon Ji-hoon scored 27 points, leading the offense, while Yoon Ji-won contributed 12 points and 8 rebounds. Korea struggled in the second quarter but rallied in the second half, ultimately winning 67-64 with a decisive shot by Yoon Ji-hoon with 19.3 seconds remaining. Korea will face the winner of the Bahrain vs. Taiwan match in the quarterfinals.
