Johor Southern Tigers
| Johor Southern Tigers | |||
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| Nickname | Southern Tigers | ||
| League | Major Basketball League Malaysia | ||
| Founded | 2022 | ||
| Arena | Larkin Arena | ||
| Capacity | 7,000 | ||
| Location | Johor Bahru, Johor | ||
| Team colors | Navy blue, Red, White | ||
| President | Dato' Cuah Boon Hai | ||
| Head coach | Yong Kian Ann | ||
| Team captain | Heng Yee Tong | ||
| Ownership | Johor Basketball Association | ||
| Championships | 1x Major Basketball League (2024–25) | ||
| Website | johorsoutherntigersbc | ||
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The Johor Southern Tigers are a Malaysian basketball team which competes in the Major Basketball League (MBL).
History
The Johor Southern Tigers was established in 2022 and entered the Major Basketball League (MBL).[1][2] They finished runners-up to the NS Matrix Deers in their first two seasons in 2022 and 2023–24.[2]
Johor won their first MBL title in the 2024–25 season winning over the Penang Sunrise Youngsters in the final.[3] They also qualified for the 2026 Basketball Champions League Asia – East (BCL–East) tournament.[2] The team failed to advance to the semifinals of the 2026 BCL–East.[1][4]
Honours
- Major Basketball League
- Winners (1): 2024–25
References
- 1 2 "亚冠篮联6强赛 | 南虎梦碎最后两分钟 美美、主帅点出失利关键". China Press (in Chinese (China)). 22 May 2026. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Meet the BCL Asia-East 2026 teams: Johor Southern Tigers". FIBA. 13 March 2026. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ↑ "Unstoppable Johor Southern Tigers Lay Claim To MBL 2024/25 Crown". Bernamaa. 1 December 2025. Retrieved 24 May 2026.
- ↑ "亚冠篮球赛|6强赛获4连胜 港南华挫领航猿封王 - 体育 - 篮球 - 大马篮球". Sin Chew Daily (in Chinese (China)). 24 May 2026. Retrieved 24 May 2026.