Lee began his basketball career playing for the University of Portland in the 1998–1999 season, appearing in eight games and scoring an average of 1 points. He transferred to Seattle Pacific University in 2000.[2] After his graduation, he went on to play on professional teams in Luxembourg and Germany before coming to South Korea in 2006.[1]
In South Korea, Lee joined Yonsei University's team in March 2006.[1] Lee's participation in university basketball was controversial because he was not a South Korean citizen and he had previously played in professional leagues in Europe. Even after he naturalised, Korea University continued to object to his participation due to his professional experience; after he was ruled ineligible, a physical altercation broke out at a September 2006 match between Yonsei University and Korea University.[1] Coming to South Korea was a difficult adjustment for Lee in terms of culture and language.[3] Philippine Olympic Committee president Monico Puentevella stated in media interviews that Sandrin had told him "he couldn’t relate with the Koreans because they hardly speak English … he felt more comfortable with our team.[4] Nevertheless, Lee stated that he relished the opportunity to live in the country and learn more about his roots.[3]
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^ ab"Daniel Sandrin Transfers from Portland, Joining Brother". Seattle Pacific University Athletics. 23 May 2000. Archived from the original on 26 June 2013. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
^ abcd"The First Naturalized Half-Korean Brothers in KBL". Arirang News. 26 March 2010. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
^Henson, Joaquin (6 August 2007). "Summit to Tackle Basketball Issues". NewsFlash. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
^. Korea Economic Daily. 28 January 2013. Archived from the original on 7 April 2014. Retrieved 9 May 2013.
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TeamLee Dong junHangul이동준Hanja李東俊Revised RomanizationI DongjunMcCune ReischauerRi TongjunIn this Korean name the family name is Lee Contents 1 Career 2 Personal life 3 See also 4 References 5 External linksCareer EditLee began his basketball career playing for the University of Portland in the 1998 1999 season appearing in eight games and scoring an average of 1 points He transferred to Seattle Pacific University in 2000 2 After his graduation he went on to play on professional teams in Luxembourg and Germany before coming to South Korea in 2006 1 In South Korea Lee joined Yonsei University s team in March 2006 1 Lee s participation in university basketball was controversial because he was not a South Korean citizen and he had previously played in professional leagues in Europe Even after he naturalised Korea University continued to object to his participation due to his professional experience after he was ruled ineligible a physical altercation broke out at a September 2006 match between Yonsei University and Korea University 1 Coming to South Korea was a difficult adjustment for Lee in terms of culture and language 3 Philippine Olympic Committee president Monico Puentevella stated in media interviews that Sandrin had told him he couldn t relate with the Koreans because they hardly speak English he felt more comfortable with our team 4 Nevertheless Lee stated that he relished the opportunity to live in the country and learn more about his roots 3 Lee would go on to play professionally in the Korean Basketball League for the Daegu Orions 3 He later moved to the Seoul Samsung Thunders In January 2013 he and elder brother Lee Seung jun were booked on assault charges in Mapo District leading to controversy over whether they should be permitted to play in the then ongoing KBL All Star Games 5 On 21 November 2016 it was announced that Lee would serve as one of two Alab Pilipinas world imports together with his brother Lee Seung jun 6 Personal life EditLee was born into a basketball family his father was an avid player and taught the game to Lee s older brother and then to Lee himself 3 He graduated from Bothell High School in 1998 before going on to the University of Portland and then Seattle Pacific University 2 He naturalised as a South Korean citizen in June 2006 relinquishing his U S citizenship in the process 1 7 His elder brother Eric Sandrin followed him to South Korea and in 2009 also naturalised as a South Korean citizen changing his name to Lee Seung jun 8 See also EditList of former United States citizens who relinquished their nationalityReferences Edit a b c d e Korea s Next Hoops Star in Making The Dong A Ilbo 6 January 2007 Archived from the original on 12 December 2013 Retrieved 9 May 2013 a b Daniel Sandrin Transfers from Portland Joining Brother Seattle Pacific University Athletics 23 May 2000 Archived from the original on 26 June 2013 Retrieved 9 May 2013 a b c d The First Naturalized Half Korean Brothers in KBL Arirang News 26 March 2010 Retrieved 9 May 2013 Henson Joaquin 6 August 2007 Summit to Tackle Basketball Issues NewsFlash Retrieved 9 May 2013 이승준 이동준 폭행 혐의 입건에도 올스타전 출전 논란 Lee Seung jun Lee Dong jun booking on assault charges causes All Star Games controversy Korea Economic Daily 28 January 2013 Archived from the original on 7 April 2014 Retrieved 9 May 2013 http aseanbasketballleague com news team preview alab pilipinas 연세대 귀화 선수 이동준 농구하고 싶어 美시민권 포기 Yonsei University naturalised athlete Lee Dong jun I wanted to play basketball so I gave up U S citizenship Chosun Ilbo 20 October 2006 Archived from the original on 17 December 2013 Retrieved 9 May 2013 Yoo Jee ho 12 November 2010 Half Korean player on S Korean basketball team realising dream at Asiad Yonhap Retrieved 9 May 2013 External links Edit in Korean Lee Dong jun on Cyworld in Korean in Korean Profile at KBL or kr Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Lee Dong jun basketball amp oldid 1107453496, wikipedia, wiki, book, 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