New Taipei Kings

New Taipei Kings
2026–27 New Taipei Kings season
New Taipei Kings logo
LeaguesTaiwan Professional Basketball 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]
Head coachHung Chih-Shan
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. The Kings joined the P. League+ since the 2021–22 season,[5][6] 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.[7][8]

Franchise history

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

On January 22, 2025, the New Taipei Kings were invited to participate in 2025 Basketball Champions League Asia – East.[10] On June 29, 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]

On February 18, 2026, the New Taipei Kings were invited to participate in 2026 Basketball Champions League Asia – East.[13]

Facilities

Home arenas

Arena Location Duration
Taipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium[14] Taipei City 2026
University of Taipei, Tian-Mu Campus Gymnasium[15][16] Taipei City 2025
2026
Xinzhuang Gymnasium[17] New Taipei City 2021–present

Training facilities

The Kings' training facility is located at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium.[18] The Kings used to practice at the HTC headquarters sports court.[19]

Current roster

New Taipei Kings roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.AgeFrom
G 1 United States Taiwan Joseph Lin 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 69 kg (152 lb) 34 – (1992-06-21)21 June 1992 Hamilton
F 2 United States Kendall Lewis (I) 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 25 – (2001-04-19)19 April 2001 Illinois State
G 3 United States Craig Sword (I) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 89 kg (196 lb) 32 – (1994-01-16)16 January 1994 Mississippi State
G 5 Taiwan Pan Wei-Jie 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 82 kg (181 lb) 22 – (2004-02-28)28 February 2004 UCH
F 6 Taiwan Chou Yi-Hsiang 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 101 kg (223 lb) 35 – (1991-02-04)4 February 1991 Salt Lake CC
SF 8 Taiwan Chung Li-Hsiang 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 92 kg (203 lb) 23 – (2003-03-16)16 March 2003 NCCU
G 9 Taiwan Lee Kai-Yan 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 33 – (1993-05-06)6 May 1993 HWU
G 10 Taiwan Chien You-Che 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 30 – (1995-09-10)10 September 1995 UCH
C 11 Taiwan Wang Po-Chih 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 130 kg (287 lb) 29 – (1996-10-29)29 October 1996 NTSU
G 12 Taiwan Lin Yan-Ting 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 85 kg (187 lb) 25 – (2000-10-22)22 October 2000 NCCU
PF 17 Taiwan Su Shih-Hsuan 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 30 – (1996-04-09)9 April 1996 NTNU
SF 20 United States Taiwan Ryder Hsiung 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 76 kg (168 lb) 23 – (2003-04-14)14 April 2003 Willamette
PF/C 22 United States Tanner Groves (I) 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 109 kg (240 lb) 27 – (1999-05-22)22 May 1999 Oklahoma
SF 26 Taiwan Jonathan Smith 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 87 kg (192 lb) 23 – (2003-05-09)9 May 2003 NTUA
F 31 Taiwan Hsiao Shun-Yi 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 86 kg (190 lb) 33 – (1992-10-23)23 October 1992 NTUA
C 40 United States Thomas Welsh (I) 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 111 kg (245 lb) 30 – (1996-02-03)3 February 1996 UCLA
C 42 United States Bulgaria Jason Washburn (I) 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 111 kg (245 lb) 36 – (1990-06-05)5 June 1990 Utah
Head coach
  • Taiwan Hung Chih-Shan
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
  • (I) Import player
  • Injured Injured
Updated: August 31, 2026

Personnel

General managers

NameTenure
James Mao[20]2021–present

Head coaches

Name Tenure Totals Regular season Playoffs
G W L PCT G W L PCT G W L PCT
United States Ryan Marchand[21] 2021–2025 183 114 69 .623 146 91 55 .623 37 23 14 .622
United States John Patrick[22] 2025 7 3 4 .429 7 3 4 .429 – – – –
AustraliaUnited States Thomas Wisman[23] 2025 1 1 0 1.000 1 1 0 1.000 – – – –
Taiwan Hung Chih-Shan[23][24] 2025–present 41 23 18 .561 28 15 13 .536 13 8 5 .615
Totals 232 141 91 .608 182 110 72 .604 50 31 19 .620

Season-by-season record

SeasonLeagueCoachRegular seasonPostseasonAsian competition
WonLostWin %FinishLeagueWonLostWin %FinishResult
2021–22PLGRyan Marchand1614.5334thLost playoffs (Lioneers) 2–3Did not participate
2022–23PLGRyan Marchand2713.6751stWon playoffs (Dreamers) 3–1
Lost finals (Braves) 2–4		Did not participate
2023–24PLGRyan Marchand2218.5503rdWon playoffs (Dreamers) 4–2
Won finals (Pilots) 4–1		EASL42.667Group B 2ndLost semifinals (Jets) 84–92
Lost third place game (Red Boosters) 76–78
2024–25TPBLRyan Marchand2610.7221stWon semifinals (Mars) 4–0
Won finals (Aquas) 4–3		EASL42.667Group B 2ndLost semifinals (Dragonflies) 65–81
Won third place game (Golden Kings) 84–80
BCL Asia – East42.667Group B 2ndLost semifinals (Pilots) 62–81
Lost third place game (Pelita Jaya) 74–103
2025–26TPBLJohn Patrick1917.5285thWon play-in (DEA) 2–1
Won semifinals (Leopards) 3–1
Lost finals (Dreamers) 3–4		EASL33.500Group C 2ndLost quarterfinals (Brex) 64–85
Thomas WismanBCL Asia – East24.333Group B 4thDid not qualify
Hung Chih-ShanN/a
2026–27TPBLHung Chih-Shan00–Did not participate
Totals11072.604–5 Playoff appearances–1713.567–4 Playoff appearances

Retired numbers

New Taipei Kings retired numbers
No. Player Position Tenure Ceremony date
7Jeremy LinG2023–2025December 28, 2025[25]

Notable players

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

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