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Jin Soo Kim Bio

11/18/2008

111808 Mens Basketball

Maryland v Youngstown St.

On Kim: Could be the first South Korean to earn a men's basketball scholarship at the Division I level... Outstanding shooter, has excellent range to draw defenses out... Good defender who can cover a variety of matchups.

Before Maryland: Played three seasons at South Kent HS in South Kent, Conn... International experience includes a stint with the Under-19 team from South Korea, averaging 14.6 points, 10.8 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in the 2007 FIBA World Championships... Rated the 41st as a small forward prospect by ESPN.com... Missed time this summer while recovering from shoulder surgery.

Personal: Born in Seoul, South Korea... Parents are Sun Il Choi and Sun Houn Jung... Has one older brother... Also enjoys volleyball... Says his sports hero is Tayshaun Prince... Enjoys listening to music... Hoping for an NBA career.

  Jin Soo Kim
Jin Soo Kim
Player Profile
Class:
Senior

Hometown:
Suwon, South Korea

High School:
South Kent (Conn.) HS

Height / Weight:
6-8 / 195

Position:
Forward

Experience:
HS

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