Hi-Tech Basketball Club

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Hi-Tech Basketball Club, formerly known as the Thailand Tigers, Chang Thailand Slammers, and the Sports Rev Thailand Slammers, is a professional basketball team based in Bangkok, Thailand, that played in the Asean Basketball League[1] until 2016.

Hi-Tech
Hi-Tech logo
LeaguesThailand Basketball League
Founded2009
HistoryThailand Tigers
(2009–10)
Chang Thailand Slammers
(2010–13)
SportsRev Thailand Slammers
(2013)
Hi-Tech Bangkok City
(2014–2016)
Hi-Tech Basketball Club
(2016–present)
ArenaThai Japanese Stadium (6,051)
Hi-Tech Gym (2,000)
LocationBangkok, Thailand
Team coloursOrange, Green and Black
     
PresidentPornsak Chinawongwatana, Nipondh Chawalitmontien
Head coachChris Daleo

Currently they play in the Thailand Basketball League (TBL) and have won a record five championships. Hi-Tech also has won two ASEAN Basketball League championships, in 2011 and 2014. It plays its games at the Thai-Japanese Stadium.

Logo as the Sports Rev Thailand Slammers.

Trophies and honours

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Domestic

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International

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Roster

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Hi-Tech Basketball Club - 2024 BCL Asia qualifiers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt.
C 0   Allen, Kevin 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in)
G 2   Elliott, Marcus 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
G 3   Lish, Freddie 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
F 5   Morgan, Moses 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
C 7   Ejesu, Emmanuel 2.04 m (6 ft 8 in)
G 8   Leelaphipatkul, Attapong 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
G 11   Booddoung, Manatsawe 1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)
G 18   Jaisanuk, Nakorn 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
G 27   Muangboon, Nattakarn 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
C 31   Jakrawan, Chanatip 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
F 32   Chungyampin, Chatpol 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in)
C 36   Klahan, Patiphan 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 100 kg (220 lb)
Head coach
  •   Nontapob Vivattanapongpetch
Assistant coach(es)
  •   Pongchaiwat Nivijit

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  •   Injured

Updated: 2024

Miscellaneous

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In 2011, former team captain Piyapong Piroon donated his team jacket, a number of his jerseys as well as official balls from the ABL in a charity bid to aid victims of the 2011 Thailand floods. Team owner Nipondh Chawalitmontien offered to double that amount.[2]

Notable players

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Local players

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  • Piyapong Piroon
  • Attaporn Lertmalaiporn
  • Kannawat Lertlaokul
  • Sukdave Gougar
  • Montien Wongsawangtum
  • Wattana Suttisin
  • Bandit Lakhan
  • Nakorn Jaisanuk
  • Wutipong Dasom
  • Chanon Aaron Seangsuwan

Foreign players

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Coaches

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  •   Chuck Davisson /   Mawinporn Soonphonthont (2009–10)
  •   Raha Mortel /   Tongkiat Singhasene (2010–11)
  •   Manit Niyomyindee /   Felton Sealey (2012)
  •   Joe Bryant (2013)
  •   Raha Mortel /   Jing Ruiz (2014–present)

References

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  1. ^ Thailand Slammers Ends Singapore Slingers' Winning Streak Archived 16 March 2013 at the Wayback Machine, jumpshot.sg, accessed 15 February 2012.
  2. ^ Chang Thailand Slammers Captain Raises Money for Bangkok, aseanbasketballleague.com, accessed 15 February 2012.
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