New Taipei Kings
Basketball team in New Taipei City, Taiwan From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
New Taipei Kings (Chinese: 新北國王) are a Taiwanese professional basketball team based in New Taipei City. They have competed in the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL) and play their home games at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium and University of Taipei, Tian-Mu Campus Gymnasium. The Kings joined the P. League+ since the 2021–22 season,[8][9] and became one of the seven teams of the inaugural TPBL season since the 2024–25 season. The Kings also participated in the East Asia Super League (EASL) since the 2023–24 season and Basketball Champions League Asia (BCL Asia) since 2025.[10][11]
New Taipei Kings | |
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2024–25 New Taipei Kings season | |
Leagues | Taiwan Professional Basketball League East Asia Super League Basketball Champions League Asia |
Founded | 2021[1] |
History | New Taipei Kings 2021–2024 (PLG) 2024–present (TPBL) |
Arena | Xinzhuang Gymnasium University of Taipei, Tian-Mu Campus Gymnasium |
Capacity | 6,540 |
Location | New Taipei City, Taiwan |
Team colors | Glory Yellow, Black |
CEO | Phil Chen[2] |
President | Walter Wang[3] |
General manager | James Mao[4][5] |
Head coach | Ryan Marchand[6][7] |
Ownership | Kings Blessed Investment |
Championships | 1 PLG: 1 (2024) |
Website | kings |
Facilities
Home arenas
Arena | Location | Duration |
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University of Taipei, Tian-Mu Campus Gymnasium[12] | Taipei City | 2025 |
Xinzhuang Gymnasium[13] | New Taipei City | 2021–present |
Training facilities
The Kings' training facility is located at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium.[14] The Kings used to practice at the HTC headquarters sports court.[15]
Current roster
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Retained draft rights
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2024 | 1 | 7 | Chen Chiang-Shuang | G | Nanjing Monkey Kings (China) | [16] |
Head coaches
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2021–present | 162 | 100 | 62 | .617 | 136 | 85 | 51 | .625 | 26 | 15 | 11 | .577 | |
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Season-by-season record
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Won | Lost | Win % | Finish | Won | Lost | Win % | Result | ||
2021–22 | Ryan Marchand | 16 | 14 | .533 | 4th | 2 | 3 | .400 | Lost Playoffs to Hsinchu JKO Lioneers, 2–3 |
2022–23 | Ryan Marchand | 27 | 13 | .675 | 1st | 5 | 5 | .500 | Won Playoffs vs Formosa Taishin Dreamers, 3–1 Lost Finals to Taipei Fubon Braves, 2–4 |
2023–24 | Ryan Marchand | 22 | 18 | .550 | 3rd | 8 | 3 | .727 | Won Playoffs vs Formosa Dreamers, 4–2 Won Finals vs Taoyuan Pauian Pilots, 4–1 |
Totals | 65 | 45 | .591 | - | 15 | 11 | .577 | 3 Playoff Appearances |
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2024–25 | Ryan Marchand | 20 | 6 | .769 | |||||
Totals | 20 | 6 | .769 | – | 0 | 0 | – | 0 Playoff Appearances |
Notable players
- Local players
Chien You-Che (簡祐哲) – Chinese Taipei national team player
Quincy Davis (戴維斯) – Chinese Taipei national team player, SBL Finals MVP (2018), SBL MVP (2012)
Hung Chih-Shan (洪至善) – Chinese Taipei national team player
Lee Kai-Yan (李愷諺) – Chinese Taipei national team player, PLG Finals MVP (2024)
Lin Chin-Pang (林金榜) – Chinese Taipei national team player
Lu Cheng-Ju (呂政儒) – Chinese Taipei national team player, SBL MVP (2018)
Su Shih-Hsuan (蘇士軒) – Chinese Taipei national team player
Yang Chin-Min (楊敬敏) – Chinese Taipei national team player, SBL Finals MVP (2011), PLG MVP (2022, 2023)
- Heritage players
Jeremy Lin – NBA player
- Asian import players
Sani Sakakini – Palestine national team player
- BCL Asia players
Michael Efevberha – Nigeria national team player
- Import players
Austin Daye – NBA player
Chris Johnson – NBA player, PLG Finals MVP (2023)
DeAndre Liggins – NBA player
Chris McCullough – NBA player
Tony Mitchell – NBA player
Byron Mullens – NBA player
Jason Washburn – Bulgaria national team player
Thomas Welsh – NBA player
References
External links
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