Samsung Life Defeats BNK in Futures League Opener, Choi Ye-seul Scores 22

Samsung Life Insurance began the 2026 ticketLINK WKBL Futures League with a decisive 65-55 victory over BNK in the opening game of the season. The match took place on July 29 at the Bucheon Gymnasium.

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Samsung Life Insurance won the opening game of the Women's Professional Basketball Futures League, defeating BNK 65-55.

Choi Ye-seul was the standout performer for Samsung Life, scoring 22 points to lead her team to a comfortable win. Choi, who played a key role as a sixth player for both teams last season, is also slated to represent the South Korean women's 3x3 basketball team at the upcoming Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

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Choi Ye-seul led Samsung Life with 22 points.

The Futures League serves as a crucial development platform for the Women's Korean Basketball League (WKBL), offering emerging talent like Choi Ye-seul an opportunity to gain significant playing time and hone their skills. This opening win provides a strong start for Samsung Life in the league's group stage A.

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Last season played as a sixth man for both teams, and this year is expected to play for the women's 3x3 basketball national team at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.