Formosa Taishin Dreamers

Formosa Taishin Dreamers (Chinese: 福爾摩沙台新夢想家) is a professional basketball team based in Changhua and Taichung, Taiwan. They have been part of the ASEAN Basketball League since the 2017–18 season. The Dreamers are one of the two teams from Taiwan that participated in the 2019–20 season after the Kaohsiung Truth basketball team was replaced.

Formosa Taishin Dreamers
2022–23 Formosa Taishin Dreamers season
Formosa Taishin Dreamers logo
LeaguesP. League+ (2020–present)
Founded11 October 2017 (2017-10-11)
HistoryFormosa Dreamers
2017–2020
Formosa Taishin Dreamers
2020–present
ArenaIntercontinental Basketball Stadium[1]
Capacity3,000
LocationChanghua, Taiwan
Taichung, Taiwan
Team colorsBlack, White, Gray, Fluorescent Green
       
Main sponsorTaishin Bank
PresidentChang Cheng-Chung
General managerHan Chun-Kai
Head coachLai Po-Lin
OwnershipFormosa Basketball Development Corp.
Affiliation(s)Taichung Dreamers Academy
Championships0
Websiteformosadreamers.com
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away
City jersey
Team colours
City
City(Playoffs) jersey
Team colours
City(Playoffs)
Taishin jersey
Team colours
Taishin

Formosa Dreamers were founded by Chang Cheng-chung, Chris Hsu, Jimmy Chang, Blackie Chen and Jonathan Han, all of whom have different professions from various industries.

Facilities

Home arenas
Arena Location Duration
Changhua County Stadium[2] Changhua County 2017–2021
National Taiwan University of Sport Gymnasium[3] Taichung City 2020–2021
Intercontinental Basketball Stadium[4] Taichung City 2021–present

Training facilities

The Dreamers previously practiced at the Jhang Bei Civil Sports Center.[5][6]

Roster
Main articles: Formosa Taishin Dreamers all-time roster and List of Formosa Taishin Dreamers head coaches

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Formosa Taishin Dreamers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.DOB (YYYY-MM-DD)From
G 0 Taiwan Chen Jen-Jei 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 79 kg (174 lb) 25 – (1997-09-16)16 September 1997 Grand View
G 3 Taiwan Wu Chia-Chun 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) 68 kg (150 lb) 29 – (1994-03-03)3 March 1994 NTSU
F 5 United States Chris McCullough (I) 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) 102 kg (225 lb) 28 – (1995-02-05)5 February 1995 Syracuse
F 7 Taiwan Lin Yao-Tsung 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 100 kg (220 lb) 32 – (1990-09-07)7 September 1990 MingDao
G 8 Taiwan Wang Chen-Yuan 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (154 lb) 24 – (1998-09-02)2 September 1998 NCCU
G 11 Taiwan Lin Chun-Chi 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (154 lb) 25 – (1998-01-29)29 January 1998 Chien Hsin Tech
G 14 Taiwan Wu Yung-Sheng 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) 82 kg (181 lb) 26 – (1996-10-19)19 October 1996 Sacramento State
G 18 Taiwan Yang Shen-Yen 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 26 – (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 NTSU
F 21 Taiwan United States Douglas Creighton 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 38 – (1985-03-07)7 March 1985 Madonna
F 23 United States Taiwan Kenneth Chien 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 86 kg (190 lb) 28 – (1995-02-06)6 February 1995 Broward
F 24 United States Taiwan Randall Walko Injured 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 93 kg (205 lb) 24 – (1998-09-21)21 September 1998 TCNJ
C 26 Taiwan Lee Te-Wei 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) 105 kg (231 lb) 31 – (1991-10-15)15 October 1991 Neng Ren VS
F 28 Taiwan Lu Kuan-Liang 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 79 kg (174 lb) 32 – (1991-04-09)9 April 1991 NTUA
G 30 Taiwan Wu Sung-Wei 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 82 kg (181 lb) 29 – (1993-05-21)21 May 1993 I-Shou
C 34 United States Brandon Gilbeck (I) 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 107 kg (236 lb) 26 – (1996-12-09)9 December 1996 Western Illinois
F 35 Turkey Ilkan Karaman (I) 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 115 kg (254 lb) 33 – (1990-05-13)13 May 1990 Turkey
F 88 Taiwan Chou Po-Chen 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 98 kg (216 lb) 32 – (1990-08-08)8 August 1990 NTNU
Head coach
  • Taiwan Lai Po-Lin
Assistant coach(es)
  • Taiwan Chen Shih-Nien
  • Taiwan Liu Wen-He
  • Netherlands Thomas Roijakkers
Athletic trainer(s)
  • Taiwan Hou Yao-Hsin
Team manager
  • Taiwan Wang Yu-Chih
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • Injured Injured
Updated: 18 March 2023


Notable players
Player Nat. Career Highlights/Award(s)
Marcus Keene United States NCAA Scoring Leader (2017)
Jet Chang Taiwan SBL Champion (2019)
Jerran Young United States TBL Champion (2016)

All-UBA Honorable Mention (2015)

Season-by-season record
ASEAN Basketball League
SeasonCoachRegular SeasonPost Season
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
2017–18Hsu Hao-Cheng119.0509thDid not qualify
2018–19Dean Murray197.7311st02.000Lost Quarterfinals to Mono Vampire, 0–2
2019–20Kyle Julius86.5714thSeason suspended due to COVID-19 pandemic in Southeast Asia
Totals2832.467-02.0001 Playoff Appearances
P. LEAGUE+
SeasonCoachRegular SeasonPost Season
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
2020–21Kyle Julius1014.4173rd45.444Won Playoffs vs Taoyuan Pilots, 3–2
Lost Finals to Taipei Fubon Braves, 1–3
2021–22Kyle Julius1911.6332nd13.250Lost Playoffs vs Taipei Fubon Braves, 1–3
2022–23Kyle Julius1921.4754th00–
Lai Po-Lin
Totals4846.511-58.3853 Playoff Appearances

References
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  3. "夢想家多台中主場 4場例行賽改台體大". TSNA. November 11, 2020. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
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