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Jameel Warney Re-signs with Seoul SK for Another Season
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Jameel Warney Re-signs with Seoul SK for Another Season

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement New plan
  • Jameel Warney will continue his tenure with Seoul SK for another season, extending his stay with the team.
  • The KBL announced the results of foreign and Asian quota player re-signings for the 2026-2027 season.
  • Warney has been a prominent long-serving foreign player in the KBL since joining SK in 2019.

Seoul SK's star foreign player, Jameel Warney, is set to extend his successful run in the Korean Basketball League (KBL). The team and the player have agreed to a one-year contract extension, keeping him with the club for the 2026-2027 season.

The KBL officially announced the outcomes of the re-signing period for foreign and Asian quota players on May 29. This period concluded with five foreign players and five Asian quota players agreeing to new contracts. Warney's re-signing was among the most anticipated, given his significant contributions to Seoul SK since his arrival.

Warney has been a cornerstone for Seoul SK since joining the team in 2019. He is recognized as one of the KBL's most enduring foreign players, having established himself as a key offensive and defensive force. His continued presence is expected to bolster Seoul SK's competitiveness in the upcoming seasons.

The league's decision to finalize these re-signings marks a crucial step in team preparations for the 2026-2027 season. Fans can anticipate seeing familiar faces, including Warney, back on the court, continuing their journeys in the KBL.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.