NS Matrix Deers

Basketball team in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
NS Matrix Deers
NS Matrix Deers logo
LeagueMajor Basketball League Malaysia
ASEAN Basketball League
Founded2015; 9 years ago (2015)
HistoryNS Matrix
(2015–2022)
NS Matrix Deers
(2022[1]–present)
ArenaSJKC Kampung Seri Sikamat
LocationSeremban, Negeri Sembilan
OwnershipMatrix Holding Concept Bhd.
Championships4 x Agong Cup (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
2 x Major Basketball League (2022, 2023)

The NS Matrix Deers are a Malaysian men's professional basketball club based in Seremban.[2] Founded in 2015, the Deers currently play in the Major Basketball League Malaysia (MLB) and the ASEAN Basketball League.

History

The Negeri Sembilan (NS) Matrix basketball team was established in 2015 and is owned by the Matrix Holding Concept Bhd. It was a frequent participant of the Agong Cup. With its roster having players from the Malaysian national team, they are a four-time Agong Cup champions.[2][3] The club also has a women's team.[4]

NS Matrix is among the six teams of the inaugural season of the Major Basketball League (MBL) of Malaysia in 2022.[5]

They also joined the ASEAN Basketball League and made their debut in the 2023 season.[6]

Home arenas

  • MABA Stadium (2023–present)

Season by season

Champions Season champions Runners-up Playoff berth
Season League Regular season Playoffs Head coach
Finish Played Wins Losses Win%
2019 MPL 4th 10 6 4 .600 Won Semifinals (JD Unicorns) 2–0
Lost MPL Finals (Farmco Touch Up) 0–2 		-
2022 MBL 2nd 10 7 3 .700 Won Semifinals (Adroit) 2–0
Won MBL Finals (Southern Tigers) 2–0 		Jeff Viernes
2023 ABL 3rd 14 10 4 .714 Lost Semifinals (Eastern) 0–2 Jeff Viernes

Current roster

NS Matrix Deers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt.
G 1 United States Johnson, Taishaun 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
G 2 United States Rosser, Damion 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
G 8 Malaysia Yiang De, We 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
G 11 Malaysia Hou Wong, Yi 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
F 14 Malaysia Yuan Kuek, Tian 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in)
C 18 Malaysia Hung Lee, Jing 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)
F 22 Malaysia Fueng Chang, Zi 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
C 24 Malaysia Qian Anthony Liew, Wen 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
G 27 Malaysia Hong Ting, Chun 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in)
F 29 United States Tolbert, Jordan 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in)
G 31 Malaysia Hao Hiew, Jia 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
G 71 Malaysia Yong Ong, Wei 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Head coach
  • United States Felton Sealey
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • Injured Injured
  • Roster
Updated: 2024

ABL roster

NS Matrix Deers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt. DOB (YYYY-MM-DD) From
PG 0 Malaysia Lim Chee Wei 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 20 – (2003-11-18)18 November 2003
G 5 United States Isaiah Williams (WI) 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 79 kg (174 lb) 28 – (1995-06-23)23 June 1995 Georgia State
G 7 Malaysia Teo Kok Hou 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 29 – (1994-10-29)29 October 1994
SG 8 Malaysia De Wee Yiang 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 25 – (1999-04-13)13 April 1999
C 9 Malaysia Liew Wen Qian 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 28 – (1996-01-27)27 January 1996
G 10 Malaysia Singapore Wong Zhong Han 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 26 – (1997-08-11)11 August 1997
F 11 Malaysia Wong Yi Hou (C) 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 85 kg (187 lb) 28 – (1995-07-05)5 July 1995
F 14 Malaysia Kuek Tian Yuan 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) 32 – (1991-08-03)3 August 1991
C 21 Malaysia Mak Lok Seng 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 29 – (1994-09-25)25 September 1994
PF 22 Malaysia Zi Fueng Chang 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 27 – (1997-01-10)10 January 1997
PF 23 Malaysia Wei Yuong Liew 1.89 m (6 ft 2 in) 86 kg (190 lb) 28 – (1996-01-10)10 January 1996
C 25 United States Amir Williams (WI) 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) 113 kg (249 lb) 31 – (1992-12-23)23 December 1992 Ohio State
SG 27 Malaysia Chun Hong Ting 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 27 – (1996-05-08)8 May 1996
SG 31 Malaysia Jia Hao Hiew 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 22 – (2001-07-17)17 July 2001
SG 33 Malaysia Xian Fu Ooi 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 23 – (2000-07-01)1 July 2000
C 40 United States Tevin Glass (WI) 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 100 kg (220 lb) 29 – (1994-05-07)7 May 1994 East Tennessee State
PG 71 Malaysia Wei Yong Ong 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 30 – (1993-09-12)12 September 1993
Head coach
  • Vacant
Assistant coach(es)
  • Malaysia Lee Kheng Tian
  • Malaysia Chin Zhi Shin
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (WI) World import
  • Injured Injured

This is the lineup of the NS Matrix for the 2023 ABL season.

Coaches

Honours

  • Malaysia Pro League/Agong Cup
    • Winners (4): 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
  • Major Basketball League
    • Winners (2): 2022,2023
  • Tan See Seng Cup
    • Winners (1): 2023

References

  1. ^ "森美兰金群利金鹿征ABL 杰夫：冲出海外剑指冠军". 星洲网. 2022-12-31. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
  2. ^ a b "NS Matrix". Malaysia Basketball Association. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  3. ^ a b Kng, Zheng Guan (20 January 2020). "Matrix in a flux after Lester's resignation". New Straits Times. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  4. ^ De Silva, Joash Ee (31 December 2018). "Young Negri stop seasoned Police to lift Agong Cup". The Star. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  5. ^ Khoo, Jian Teng (26 October 2022). "Maba hope new pro men's league will further boost game's profile". The Star. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
  6. ^ Leongson, Randolph (26 November 2022). "After 3x3 stint, Zamboanga Valientes to join ABL Invitational". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 10 December 2022.

External links

  • NS Matrix Deers on Facebook
  • NS Matrix Deers on Instagram