BENGALURU (India) – Park Jisu, a significant figure in Asian women's basketball, is making her comeback after an ankle injury sidelined her for nearly five months. Standing at 198 centimeters, Park is a towering presence for the Cheongju KB Stars, whose experience at top international levels makes her one of the standout players in the upcoming FIBA Women's Basketball League Asia (WBL Asia) 2026.

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On October 4, the 27-year-old returned to the court, playing 16 minutes and 55 seconds off the bench against Busan BNK Sum in the Park Shin-ja Cup. Despite limited playtime, she contributed 12 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 blocks in a 69-51 victory for the KB Stars, marking a promising start to her return with the WBLA approaching.

Park has long been a cornerstone for the KB Stars, recognized for her impressive achievements in the Women's Korean Basketball League (WKBL). She is a four-time WKBL MVP, standing out as a dominant interior player known for her combination of size, skill, and versatility.

Her international career has also been remarkable. Park debuted at the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup in 2014 at just 15 years old, where she averaged 11.0 points and 5.0 rebounds. In the 2018 World Cup, Park improved her stats, averaging 15.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists over three games. She played a key role for Korea during the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, averaging 13.3 points, 10.7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists.

Beyond scoring, Park’s height allows her to excel both offensively and defensively. She can efficiently facilitate plays from the high post and is also a formidable shot-blocker. During Korea's campaign in the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup 2026 Qualifying Tournament earlier this year, she averaged 8.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.0 blocks.

Having faced an ankle injury before the 2025-26 WKBL championship series, which required surgery in May, Park missed significant tournaments, including the 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. This absence was particularly hard for Park, who aimed to return to the national team.

With her extensive experience at World Cups, the Olympics, and in the WNBA, Park is eager to demonstrate her readiness on the international stage once more. Her return is seen as crucial for Cheongju's success in the WBL Asia, and for Park, it represents an opportunity to reaffirm her status as one of Asia's elite centers.