Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers

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Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers (Chinese: 新竹御頂攻城獅) is a professional basketball team based in Hsinchu County, Taiwan. They have been part of the P. League+ since the 2020–21 season. The Lioneers were one of the four teams of the inaugural P. League+ season.[3]

Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers
2023–24 Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers season
Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers logo
LeaguesP. League+
FoundedJune 2020; 3 years ago (2020-06)[1]
HistoryHsinchu JKO Lioneers[2]
2020–2023
Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers
2023–
ArenaHsinchu County Stadium
Capacity8,000
LocationHsinchu County
Team colorsPurple, Red, Blue
     
Main sponsorToplus Global
PresidentChen Mei-Ling
General managerChang Shu-Jen
Head coachMilan Mitrovic
OwnershipBros Sports Marketing
Championships0
Websitewww.lioneers.tw

Facilities edit

Home arenas edit

Arena Location Duration
Hsinchu County Stadium[4] Hsinchu County 2020–present

Training facilities edit

The Lioneers' training facility is located at the Lioneers Hub, which is opened on November 18, 2021, and it's built near Hsinchu County Stadium. The construction cost approximately $45 million TWD.[5][6]

Roster edit

Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. DOB (YYYY-MM-DD) From
G 0   Jamarcus Mearidy (FS) 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 85 kg (187 lb) 26 – (1997-09-06)6 September 1997 VNU
F 1   Shih Yen-Tsung 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 91 kg (201 lb) 31 – (1992-05-29)29 May 1992 I-Shou
G 2   Chiang Kuang-Chien 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 81 kg (179 lb) 25 – (1998-05-07)7 May 1998 NTUA
G 3   Wang Tzu-Kang 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 73 kg (161 lb) 31 – (1993-01-27)27 January 1993 NKNU
G 4   Kao Kuo-Hao 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) 76 kg (168 lb) 25 – (1998-09-22)22 September 1998 Southeast Missouri State
G 5   Sung Yu-Hsuan 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 34 – (1989-12-05)5 December 1989 Chinese Culture
F 6   Earl Clark (I) 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 106 kg (234 lb) 36 – (1988-01-17)17 January 1988 Louisville
G 7   Tseng Po-Yu 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) 89 kg (196 lb) 27 – (1996-12-03)3 December 1996 MingDao
F 8   Chu Yun-Hao 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 26 – (1997-11-03)3 November 1997 Chien Hsin Tech
G 9   Tien Hao 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 25 – (1998-09-16)16 September 1998 NCCU
F 11   Hsiao Shun-Yi (C) 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 82 kg (181 lb) 31 – (1992-10-23)23 October 1992 NTUA
F 12   Lee Chia-Jui 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) 86 kg (190 lb) 29 – (1994-12-04)4 December 1994 KLCIVS
F 17   Liu Guang-Shang 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 88 kg (194 lb) 24 – (1999-09-30)30 September 1999 Fu Jen
F 20   Chou Po-Hsun 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 94 kg (207 lb) 33 – (1991-03-06)6 March 1991 MingDao
C 21   Deyonta Davis (I) 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) 108 kg (238 lb) 27 – (1996-12-02)2 December 1996 Michigan State
G 23   Lu Chi-Min 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 87 kg (192 lb) 34 – (1989-10-27)27 October 1989 NTUS
G 24     Michael Efevberha (I) 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 88 kg (194 lb) 39 – (1984-08-22)22 August 1984 Cal State Northridge
G 42   Lu Kuan-Hsuan 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 88 kg (194 lb) 29 – (1995-04-02)2 April 1995 NTNU
C 55   Michael Holyfield (I) 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 118 kg (260 lb) 31 – (1992-11-18)18 November 1992 Sam Houston State
Head coach
  •   Milan Mitrovic
Assistant coach(es)
  •   Chen Tse-Yu
  •   Huang Sheng-Fu
  •   Seng Hsin-Han
  •   Wang Te-Yung
Athletic trainer(s)
  •   Huang Chien-Yuan
  •   Ou Po-Hung

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • (FS) Foreign student player
  • (HP) Heritage player
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (AI) EASL Asian import
  • (S) Suspended
  •   Injured

Updated: February 14, 2024

Retained draft rights edit

Draft Round Pick Player Pos. Current team Note(s) Ref
2023 1 1 Joof Alasan C Taiwan Beer Leopards (Taiwan) Foreign student player [7]

Season-by-season record edit

P. LEAGUE+
Season Coach Regular Season Post Season
Won Lost Win % Finish Won Lost Win % Result
2020–21 Lin Kuan-Lun 9 15 .375 4th Did not qualify.
2021–22 Lin Kuan-Lun 20 10 .667 1st 4 6 .400 Won Playoffs vs New Taipei Kings, 3–2
Lost Finals to Taipei Fubon Braves, 1–4
2022–23 Lin Kuan-Lun 13 27 .325 6th Did not qualify.
2023–24 Lin Kuan-Lun
Milan Mitrovic
Totals 42 52 .447 - 4 6 .400 1 Playoff Appearances

References edit

  1. ^ "新竹街口攻城獅". P. LEAGUE+. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  2. ^ "街口支付冠名贊助新竹攻城獅籃球隊 要打造無現金球場". United Daily News. December 10, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  3. ^ "籃球》SBL5冠璞園確定加入 新職籃聯盟4隊開戰". Liberty Times Net. July 8, 2020. Retrieved April 4, 2021.
  4. ^ "PLG》4隊主場確定 賽程安排盼促進地方觀光". Liberty Times Net. July 21, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  5. ^ "PLG/全台首座!攻城獅基地大公開 李家瑞:有家的感覺". NOWnews. November 18, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  6. ^ "PLG》攻城獅斥資4500萬打造訓練基地 展現深耕新竹決心". China Times. November 18, 2021. Retrieved January 21, 2022.
  7. ^ "PLG》好離譜!攻城獅跟狀元阿拉薩談約失敗 確定選到空氣". The Liberty Times. August 2, 2023. Retrieved August 2, 2023.

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