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NS Matrix Deers

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NS Matrix Deers
NS Matrix Deers logo
NicknameThe Deers
LeagueMajor Basketball League Malaysia
Founded2015; 9 years ago (2015)
HistoryNS Matrix
(sometimes)
NS Matrix Deers
(2022[1]–present)
ArenaSJKC Kampung Seri Sikamat
LocationSeremban, Negeri Sembilan
Team colorsBlack, white
   
Head coachFelton Sealey
OwnershipMatrix Holding Concept Bhd.
Championships4 x Agong Cup (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019)
2 x Major Basketball League (2022, 2023)
WebsiteOfficial website
Home jersey
Team colours
Home
Away jersey
Team colours
Away

NS Matrix Deers, simply known as NS Matrix, 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 Basketball Champions League Asia, and formerly in the ASEAN Basketball League.

History[edit]

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]

Season by season[edit]

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

Roster[edit]

Roster for the 2024 Basketball Champions League Asia:

NS Matrix Deers roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Wt.
G 1 Malaysia Yiang De, We 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
G 8 United States Wesley Murry, John 1.96 m (6 ft 5 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)
C 33 United States Zimmerman, Stephen 2.11 m (6 ft 11 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
Updated: 2024

Coaches[edit]

Honours[edit]

  • 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[edit]

  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[edit]

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