New Taipei Kings

New Taipei Kings
2025–26 New Taipei Kings season
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 coachHung Chih-Shan (interim)
OwnershipKings Blessed Investment
Championships2
PLG: 1 (2024)
TPBL: 1 (2025)
Retired numbers1 (7)
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

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

Home arenas

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

Training facilities

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

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
G 0 Jalen Harris  (I) 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 88 kg (194 lb) 27 – (1998-08-14)14 August 1998 Nevada
G 1 Joseph Lin 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 69 kg (152 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) 26 – (1999-11-02)2 November 1999 NTUA
F 5 Jayden Gardner (I) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 104 kg (229 lb) 25 – (2000-05-14)14 May 2000 Virginia
SF 8 Chung Li-Hsiang 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 92 kg (203 lb) 22 – (2003-03-16)16 March 2003 NCCU
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) 30 – (1995-09-10)10 September 1995 UCH
C 11 Wang Po-Chih 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 130 kg (287 lb) 29 – (1996-10-29)29 October 1996 NTSU
G 12 Lin Yan-Ting 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 85 kg (187 lb) 25 – (2000-10-22)22 October 2000 NCCU
SF 13 Lu Cheng-Ju 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 88 kg (194 lb) 39 – (1986-04-13)13 April 1986 TPEC
G 16 Chaundee Brown (I) 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 98 kg (216 lb) 27 – (1998-12-04)4 December 1998 Michigan
PF 17 Su Shih-Hsuan 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 29 – (1996-04-09)9 April 1996 NTNU
SF 19 Lin Chin-Pang (C) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 92 kg (203 lb) 40 – (1985-06-15)15 June 1985 MU
SF 20 Ryder Hsiung  1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 76 kg (168 lb) 22 – (2003-04-14)14 April 2003 Willamette
PF 25 Austin Daye (I) 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) 91 kg (201 lb) 37 – (1988-06-05)5 June 1988 Gonzaga
SF 26 Jonathan Smith 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 87 kg (192 lb) 22 – (2003-05-09)9 May 2003 NTUA
C 42 Jason Washburn (I) 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 111 kg (245 lb) 35 – (1990-06-05)5 June 1990 Utah
Head coach
  • Hung Chih-Shan (interim)
Assistant coach(es)
Strength & conditioning coach(es)
  • Chang Chung-Hsi
Athletic trainer(s)
  • Chiu Po-Kai
  • Wu Chung-Hao
Team manager
  • James Mao
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • Injured
Updated: December 22, 2025

Head coaches

Name Tenure Totals Regular season Playoffs
G W L PCT G W L PCT G W L PCT
Ryan Marchand[17] 2021–2025 183 114 69 .623 146 91 55 .623 37 23 14 .622
John Patrick[18] 2025 7 3 4 .429 7 3 4 .429 0 0 0 –
Thomas Wisman[19] 2025 1 1 0 1.000 1 1 0 1.000 0 0 0 –
Hung Chih-Shan[19] 2025–present 5 2 3 .400 5 2 3 .400 0 0 0 –
Totals 196 120 76 .612 159 97 62 .610 37 23 14 .622

Season-by-season record

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 6 7 .462
Thomas Wisman
Hung Chih-Shan
Totals 32 17 .653 – 8 3 .727 1 Playoff Appearances

Retired numbers

New Taipei Kings retired numbers
No. Player Position Tenure Ceremony date
7 Jeremy Lin G 2023–2025 December 28, 2025[20]

Notable players

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

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