New Taipei Kings

Basketball team in New Taipei City, Taiwan

New Taipei Kings

2025–26 New Taipei Kings season
Leagues| Taiwan Professional Basketball League
East Asia Super League
Founded| 2021[1]
History| New Taipei Kings
2021–2024 (PLG)
2024–present (TPBL)
Arena| Xinzhuang Gymnasium
Capacity| 6,800
Location| New Taipei City, Taiwan
Team colors| Yellow, black, white

CEO| Phil Chen[2]
President| Walter Wang[3]
General manager| James Mao[4][5]
Head coach| John Patrick
Ownership| Kings Blessed Investment
Championships| 2
PLG: 1 (2024)
TPBL: 1 (2025)
Website| kings.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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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

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F | 0 |  | Ifeanyi Eboka (FA) | 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)  | 104 kg (229 lb)  |  25 – (2000-06-29)29 June 2000  | SHU
G | 1 |  | Joseph Lin | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)  | 73 kg (161 lb)  |  33 – (1992-06-21)21 June 1992  | Hamilton
G | 2 |  | Su Pei-Kai | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)  | 83 kg (183 lb)  |  25 – (1999-11-02)2 November 1999  | NTUA
G | 7 |  | Jeremy Lin | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)  | 95 kg (209 lb)  |  36 – (1988-08-23)23 August 1988  | Harvard
G | 9 |  | Lee Kai-Yan | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)  | 80 kg (176 lb)  |  32 – (1993-05-06)6 May 1993  | HWU
G | 10 |  | Chien You-Che | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)  | 80 kg (176 lb)  |  29 – (1995-09-10)10 September 1995  | UCH
C | 11 |  | Wang Po-Chih | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)  | 130 kg (287 lb)  |  28 – (1996-10-29)29 October 1996  | NTSU
F | 13 |  | Lu Cheng-Ju | 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in)  | 93 kg (205 lb)  |  39 – (1986-04-13)13 April 1986  | TPEC
F | 17 |  | Su Shih-Hsuan | 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in)  | 95 kg (209 lb)  |  29 – (1996-04-09)9 April 1996  | NTNU
F | 19 |  | 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 |  | Hung Chih-Shan | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)  | 75 kg (165 lb)  |  40 – (1985-07-05)5 July 1985  | NTUT
F | 25 |  | Austin Daye (I) | 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in)  | 91 kg (201 lb)  |  37 – (1988-06-05)5 June 1988  | Gonzaga
F | 31 |  | Sani Sakakini (FA) | 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)  | 102 kg (225 lb)  |  36 – (1988-08-19)19 August 1988  | JUST
C | 42 |  | Jason Washburn (I) | 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in)  | 111 kg (245 lb)  |  35 – (1990-06-05)5 June 1990  | Utah
G/F | \-  |  | Jonathan Smith (DP) | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)  | 87 kg (192 lb)  |  22 – (2003-05-09)9 May 2003  | NTUA
F | \-  |  | Ryder Hsiung (DP) | 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in)  | 78 kg (172 lb)  |  | Willamette

Head coach

*   * John Patrick

Assistant coach(es)

*   * Thomas Wisman
*   * Lin Cheng-Yu
*   * Wei Wei
*   * Lars Masell

Strength & conditioning coach(es)

*   * Chang Chung-Hsi

Athletic trainer(s)

*   * Chiu Po-Kai
*   * Wu Chung-Hao

Team manager

*   * James Mao

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Legend

* (C) Team captain
* (FA) Free agent
* (I) Import player
* (DP) Unsigned draft pick
* Injured

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* Roster
* Transactions

Updated: August 14, 2025

### Retained draft rights

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Draft  | Round  | Pick  | Player  | Pos.  | Current team  | Note(s)  | Ref.

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2024 | 1  | 7  | Chen Chiang-Shuang  | G  | Nanjing Monkey Kings (China)  |  | [17]

## Head coaches

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Name  | Tenure  | Totals  | Regular season  | Playoffs

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G  |  W  |  L  |  PCT  |  G  |  W  |  L  |  PCT  |  G  |  W  |  L  |  PCT
Ryan Marchand[18] | 2021–2025  | 183  | 114  | 69  | .623  | 146  | 91  | 55  | .623  | 37  | 23  | 14  | .622
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

* 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, TPBL MVP (2025), TPBL Finals MVP (2025)

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

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## External links

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* Official website
* Official website
* New Taipei Kings on Facebook
* New Taipei Kings on Instagram
* New Taipei Kings's channel on YouTube

* v
* t
* e

New Taipei Kings

* Founded in 2021
* Based in New Taipei City

Franchise|

* All-time roster
* Head coaches

Arenas|

* Xinzhuang Gymnasium (2021–present)
* University of Taipei, Tian-Mu Campus Gymnasium (2025)

Personnel|

CEO
Phil Chen
President
Walter Wang
General manager
James Mao
Head coach
John Patrick

Seasons|

* PLG
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24
* TPBL
* 2024–25
* 2025–26

Playoffs|

* PLG
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024
* TPBL
* 2025

Championships|

* PLG
* 2024
* TPBL
* 2025

Culture and lore|

* Queens

* v
* t
* e

Taiwan Professional Basketball League

Commissioner Chuang Jui-Hsiung

Current teams|

* Formosa Dreamers
* Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers
* Kaohsiung Aquas
* New Taipei CTBC DEA
* New Taipei Kings
* Taipei Taishin Mars
* Taoyuan Taiwan Beer Leopards

Drafts|

* 2024
* 2025

Seasons|

* 2024–25
* 2025–26

Transactions|

* 2024–25
* 2025–26

Regular seasons|

* 2024–25
* 2025–26

Playoffs|

* 2025
* 2026

Finals|

* 2025
* 2026

Others|

* Arenas
* Culture
* Cheerleading
* Mascots

Category

* v
* t
* e

East Asia Super League

Teams|

| 2025–26|

* Hong Kong
* Hong Kong Eastern
* Japan
* Alvark Tokyo
* Ryukyu Golden Kings
* Utsunomiya Brex
* Macau
* Macau Black Bears
* Mongolia
* Ulaanbaatar Xac Broncos
* Philippines
* Meralco Bolts
* South Korea
* Changwon LG Sakers
* Seoul SK Knights
* Taiwan
* New Taipei Kings
* Taipei Fubon Braves
* Taoyuan Pauian Pilots

|

Former|

* Japan
* Chiba Jets
* Hiroshima Dragonflies
* Philippines
* San Miguel Beermen
* TNT Tropang Giga
* South Korea
* Anyang Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters
* Busan KCC Egis
* Suwon KT Sonicboom

Pre-season tournaments|

* 2017
* The Super 8
* 2018
* Summer Super 8
* The Terrific 12
* 2019
* The Terrific 12
* 2023
* Champions Week

Regular seasons|

* 2023–24
* 2024–25
* 2025–26

Links to related articles

* v
* t
* e

P. League+

Current teams|

* Kaohsiung Steelers
* TSG GhostHawks
* Taipei Fubon Braves
* Taoyuan Pauian Pilots

Former teams|

* Formosa Dreamers
* Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers
* New Taipei Kings

Drafts|

* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Seasons|

* 2020–21
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24
* 2024–25

Transactions|

* 2020–21
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24
* 2024–25

Playoffs|

* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Finals|

* 2021
* 2022
* 2023
* 2024

Others|

* Arenas
* Culture
* Cheerleading
* Mascots
* East Asia Super League

* v
* t
* e

Sports teams in New Taipei

3x3 basketball|

New Taipei CHT

Archery|

CEAL
New Taipei Caesar Park

Baseball|

CPBL
Fubon Guardians
Popcorn League
New Taipei Caesar Park
TWBL
Basepara Gamma Petaurista
Norna
Sunday

Basketball|

TPBL
New Taipei CTBC DEA
New Taipei Kings
SBL
Yulon Luxgen Dinos

Football|

TFPL
New Taipei Hang Yuen
TMFL
New Taipei Hang Yuen
Women's Development League
TKMED

Futsal|

FS1
New Taipei Okane

Motorsport|

TCR
Team AAI

Rugby union|

Taiwan Rugby League
New Taipei Laser Sun Lions

Softball|

TPWSL
New Taipei Caesar Warriors

Volleyball|

TVL
New Taipei CMFC
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