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New Taipei Kings

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New Taipei Kings
2025–26 New Taipei Kings season
New Taipei Kings logo
LeaguesTaiwan Professional Basketball League
East Asia Super League
Founded2021[1]
HistoryNew Taipei Kings
2021–2024 (PLG)
2024–present (TPBL)
ArenaXinzhuang Gymnasium
Capacity6,800
LocationNew Taipei City, Taiwan
Team colorsYellow, black, white
     
CEOPhil Chen[2]
PresidentWalter Wang[3]
General managerJames Mao[4][5]
Head coachJohn Patrick
OwnershipKings Blessed Investment
Championships2
PLG: 1 (2024)
TPBL: 1 (2025)
Websitekings.tpbl.basketball

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,[6][7] and became one of the seven teams of the inaugural TPBL 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.[8][9]

Franchise history

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On July 9, 2024, the New Taipei Kings announced to join the Taiwan Professional Basketball League (TPBL).[10]

On June 29, 2025, the New Taipei Kings defeated the Kaohsiung Aquas, 4–3, winning the 2024–25 season championship.[11] On July 24, the New Taipei Kings were invited to participate in 2025–26 East Asia Super League.[12]

Facilities

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Home arenas

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Arena Location Duration
University of Taipei, Tian-Mu Campus Gymnasium[13] Taipei City 2025
Xinzhuang Gymnasium[14] New Taipei City 2021–present

Training facilities

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The Kings' training facility is located at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium.[15] The Kings used to practice at the HTC headquarters sports court.[16]

Current roster

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Further information: New Taipei Kings all-time roster and List of New Taipei Kings head coaches
New Taipei Kings roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age From
F 0 Nigeria Ifeanyi Eboka (FA) 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 104 kg (229 lb) 25 – (2000-06-29)29 June 2000 SHU
G 1 United States Taiwan Joseph Lin 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 33 – (1992-06-21)21 June 1992 Hamilton
G 2 Taiwan Su Pei-Kai 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 83 kg (183 lb) 25 – (1999-11-02)2 November 1999 NTUA
G 7 United States Taiwan Jeremy Lin 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 36 – (1988-08-23)23 August 1988 Harvard
G 9 Taiwan Lee Kai-Yan 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 32 – (1993-05-06)6 May 1993 HWU
G 10 Taiwan Chien You-Che 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 29 – (1995-09-10)10 September 1995 UCH
C 11 Taiwan Wang Po-Chih 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) 130 kg (287 lb) 28 – (1996-10-29)29 October 1996 NTSU
F 13 Taiwan Lu Cheng-Ju 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 93 kg (205 lb) 39 – (1986-04-13)13 April 1986 TPEC
F 17 Taiwan Su Shih-Hsuan 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 29 – (1996-04-09)9 April 1996 NTNU
F 19 Taiwan Lin Chin-Pang (C) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 40 – (1985-06-15)15 June 1985 MU
G 24 Taiwan Hung Chih-Shan 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 40 – (1985-07-05)5 July 1985 NTUT
F 25 United States Austin Daye (I) 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) 91 kg (201 lb) 37 – (1988-06-05)5 June 1988 Gonzaga
F 31 Palestine Sani Sakakini (FA) 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) 102 kg (225 lb) 36 – (1988-08-19)19 August 1988 JUST
C 42 United States Bulgaria Jason Washburn (I) 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 111 kg (245 lb) 35 – (1990-06-05)5 June 1990 Utah
G/F - Taiwan Jonathan Smith (DP) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 87 kg (192 lb) 22 – (2003-05-09)9 May 2003 NTUA
F - Taiwan United States Ryder Hsiung (DP) 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 78 kg (172 lb) Willamette
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Strength & conditioning coach(es)
  • Taiwan Chang Chung-Hsi
Athletic trainer(s)
  • Taiwan Chiu Po-Kai
  • Taiwan Wu Chung-Hao
Team manager
  • Taiwan James Mao
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (I) Import player
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • Injured Injured
Updated: August 14, 2025

Retained draft rights

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Draft Round Pick Player Pos. Current team Note(s) Ref.
2024 1 7 Chen Chiang-Shuang G Nanjing Monkey Kings (China) [17]

Head coaches

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Name Tenure Totals Regular season Playoffs
G W L PCT G W L PCT G W L PCT
United States Ryan Marchand[18] 2021–2025 183 114 69 .623 146 91 55 .623 37 23 14 .622
United States John Patrick[19] 2025–present 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 – 0 0 0 –
Totals 183 114 69 .623 146 91 55 .623 37 23 14 .622

Season-by-season record

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P. League+
Season Coach Regular Season Post Season
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
Taiwan Professional Basketball League
Season Coach Regular Season Post Season
Won Lost Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
2024–25 Ryan Marchand 26 10 .722 1st 8 3 .727 Won Semifinals vs Taipei Taishin Mars, 4–0
Won Finals vs Kaohsiung Aquas, 4–3
2025–26 John Patrick 0 0 –
Totals 26 10 .722 – 8 3 .727 1 Playoff Appearances

Notable players

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Local players
Heritage players
Asian import players
BCL Asia players
Import players

References

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  2. ^ "執行長陳信生5個月爭取！完善生涯規劃誠意打動 「護國神Q」戴維斯重磅加盟新北國王！". P. LEAGUE+. October 13, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  3. ^ "新北國王攜手高雄鋼鐵人加盟 下季6隊開打！". United Daily News. May 21, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  4. ^ "聯盟新成員新北國王 毛加恩任總經理". United Daily News. May 24, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  5. ^ "毛加恩成新北國王GM 已鎖定20位本土戰將備戰". ETtoday. May 25, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  6. ^ "P. LEAGUE+ 通過新北國王、高雄鋼鐵人兩隊加盟事宜". P. LEAGUE+. May 21, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  7. ^ "4隊變6隊！ 新北國王、高雄鋼鐵人確定加盟PLG". Up Media. May 21, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  8. ^ "EASL Welcomes New Taipei Kings to Join 2023-24 Season". East Asia Super League Limited. September 5, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2023.
  9. ^ "New-look BCL Asia-East to tip off in March". FIBA. January 22, 2025. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  10. ^ "新職籃確定命名TPBL 台灣職業籃球大聯盟7隊聯合聲明開打". ETtoday. July 9, 2024. Retrieved July 9, 2024.
  11. ^ "林書豪哭了！轟27分4助攻4阻攻 新北國王勇奪TPBL歷史首冠". ETtoday. June 29, 2025. Retrieved June 29, 2025.
  12. ^ "New Taipei Kings Qualify For 2025-26 EASL Season". East Asia Super League. July 24, 2025. Retrieved July 24, 2025.
  13. ^ "東超10月2日開幕！完整賽程出爐 領航猿、新北國王分屬A、B組". ETtoday. August 21, 2024. Retrieved September 14, 2024.
  14. ^ "新北雙職籃「共用主場」 國王、中信特攻互別苗頭". ETtoday. September 4, 2021. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  15. ^ "《 禁衛軍訓練基地更新 - 練習球場 》". Meta. May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  16. ^ "《微服出巡》視察訓練中心". Meta. June 15, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  17. ^ "同曦注册信息：祝铭震B类合同还剩1年 林葳A1类合同还剩1年". Sina.com. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
  18. ^ "新北國王迎接首任總教練！ 前NBA灰狼助教萊恩加盟". LTSport. June 7, 2021. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  19. ^ "新北國王官宣新任總教練！美籍派翠克接任 毛加恩：教父般存在". ETtoday. July 9, 2025. Retrieved July 19, 2025.
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