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,[8][9] and became one of the seven teams of the inaugural TPBL season since the 2024–25 season.

New Taipei Kings
2024–25 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
University of Taipei, Tian-Mu Campus Gymnasium
Capacity6,540
LocationNew Taipei City, Taiwan
Team colorsGlory Yellow, Black
   
ChairmanWalter Wang[2]
CEOPhil Chen[3]
General managerJames Mao[4][5]
Head coachRyan Marchand[6][7]
OwnershipKings Blessed Investment
Championships1
PLG: 1 (2024)
Websitekings.tpbl.basketball

Facilities

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Home arenas

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Arena Location Duration
University of Taipei, Tian-Mu Campus Gymnasium[10] Taipei City 2025
Xinzhuang Gymnasium[11] New Taipei City 2021–present

Training facilities

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The Kings' training facility is located at the Xinzhuang Gymnasium.[12] The Kings used to practice at the HTC headquarters sports court.[13]

Current roster

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New Taipei Kings roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. Age From
G 1     Joseph Lin (HP) 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 32 – (1992-06-21)21 June 1992 Hamilton
G 2   Su Pei-Kai 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 83 kg (183 lb) 24 – (1999-11-02)2 November 1999 NTUA
F 3   Chen Chun-Nan 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 24 – (2000-04-20)20 April 2000 NTSU
C 5   Chris Johnson (I) 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) 105 kg (231 lb) 39 – (1985-07-17)17 July 1985 LSU
G 7     Jeremy Lin (HP) 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) 31 – (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) 27 – (1996-10-29)29 October 1996 NTSU
F 13   Lu Cheng-Ju (S) 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 93 kg (205 lb) 38 – (1986-04-13)13 April 1986 TPEC
F 17   Su Shih-Hsuan 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 28 – (1996-04-09)9 April 1996 NTNU
F 19   Lin Chin-Pang   (C) 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 39 – (1985-06-15)15 June 1985 MU
G 24   Hung Chih-Shan   1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 75 kg (165 lb) 39 – (1985-07-05)5 July 1985 NTUT
F 25   Austin Daye (I) 2.07 m (6 ft 9 in) 91 kg (201 lb) 36 – (1988-06-05)5 June 1988 Gonzaga
F 31   Sani Sakakini (AI) 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in) 108 kg (238 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) 34 – (1990-06-05)5 June 1990 Utah
F 55   Kenny Manigault (I) 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 33 – (1991-05-22)22 May 1991 Pikeville
G 72   Lin Li-Jen   1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 85 kg (187 lb) 34 – (1990-06-16)16 June 1990 MDU
Head coach
  •   Ryan Marchand
Assistant coach(es)
Strength & conditioning coach(es)
  •   Chang Chung-Hsi
  •   Liu Cheng-Yu
Athletic trainer(s)
  •   Chiu Po-Kai
  •   Wu Chung-Hao
Team manager
  •   Hung Chih-Hu

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • (S) Suspended
  • (HP) Heritage player
  • (AI) Asian import player
  •   Injured

Updated: October 26, 2024

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) [14]

Head coaches

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Name Tenure Totals Regular season Playoffs
G W L PCT G W L PCT G W L PCT
  Ryan Marchand 2021–present 139 82 57 .590 113 67 46 .593 26 15 11 .577
Totals 139 82 57 .590 113 67 46 .593 26 15 11 .577

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 2 1 .667
Totals 2 1 .667 0 0 0 Playoff Appearances

Notable players

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Local players
Heritage players
Asian import players
Import players

References

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  1. ^ "關於國王". New Taipei Kings. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ "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.
  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. ^ "新北國王迎接首任總教練!前NBA灰狼助教萊恩加盟". P. LEAGUE+. June 7, 2021. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
  7. ^ "PLG新北國王首任教頭 具NBA夏季聯賽助教資歷". Central News Agency. June 7, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
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  9. ^ "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.
  10. ^ "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.
  11. ^ "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.
  12. ^ "《 禁衛軍訓練基地更新 - 練習球場 》". Meta. May 18, 2023. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  13. ^ "《微服出巡》視察訓練中心". Meta. June 15, 2021. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  14. ^ "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.
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