On the last day of the preliminary round, Im Ho-joong and Geum Myeong-joong defeated Dong-A Middle School and Palyong Middle School, respectively, in the second round of the South Central Asian Games. With Hwabong Middle School winning all four games, Im Ho-joong ranked first in the group. Amid fierce competition for the remaining spot, Geum became the winner. Geum, who had recorded one win and two losses before the match, needs to win the final match to advance to the King Wang match.

Geum finished the preliminary round with two wins and two losses, beating Palyong Middle School 71-66. Geum and Palyong Middle School received the same report card with two wins and two losses, but according to the winner's winning principle, Geum joined the King's match as the third-place finisher in the group.

Dong-A High School defeated Gimhae Gayago to complete the preliminary round with two wins and two losses. Kim Doo-hyun (182 centimeters, G) achieved a triple-double with 29 points, 15 rebounds, and 11 assists. Freemongo defeated Masan and advanced to the King's match with all four wins. With Freemongo ranking first in the Gyeongsang F region, Busan Jungang High School, Dong-A High School, Masan High School, and Gimhae Gayago are ranked first. 동행복권파워볼