Formosa Taishin Dreamers

Formosa Taishin Dreamers (Chinese: 福爾摩沙台新夢想家) is a professional basketball team based in Changhua, 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
2021–22 Formosa Taishin Dreamers season
LeaguesASEAN Basketball League (2017–present)
P. 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 managerJonathan Han
Head coachKyle Julius
OwnershipFormosa Basketball Development Corp.
Affiliation(s)Taichung Dreamers Academy
Championships0
Websiteformosadreamers.com
Home
Away
City
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 Chen Jen-Jei 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 79 kg (174 lb) 24 – (1997-09-16)16 September 1997 Grand View
F 7 Chieng Li-Huan 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 34 – (1988-03-05)5 March 1988 NCTU
G 8 Wang Chen-Yuan 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (154 lb) 23 – (1998-09-02)2 September 1998 NCCU
G 11 Lin Chun-Chi 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (154 lb) 24 – (1998-01-29)29 January 1998 UCH
G 14 Wu Yung-Sheng 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) 82 kg (181 lb) 25 – (1996-10-19)19 October 1996 Sacramento State
G 18 Yang Shen-Yen 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) 80 kg (176 lb) 25 – (1997-01-18)18 January 1997 NTSU
F 21 Douglas Creighton 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 37 – (1985-03-07)7 March 1985 Madonna
F 23 Kenneth Chien 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) 86 kg (190 lb) 27 – (1995-02-06)6 February 1995 Broward
F 24 Randall Walko 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 93 kg (205 lb) 23 – (1998-09-21)21 September 1998 TCNJ
C 26 Lee Te-Wei 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) 105 kg (231 lb) 30 – (1991-10-15)15 October 1991 NRVS
G 30 Wu Sung-Wei 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) 82 kg (181 lb) 28 – (1993-05-21)21 May 1993 ISU
F/C 33 Stefan Jankovic (I) 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) 109 kg (240 lb) 28 – (1993-08-04)4 August 1993 Hawaiʻi
C 34 Brandon Gilbeck (I) 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 107 kg (236 lb) 25 – (1996-12-09)9 December 1996 Western Illinois
F 42 Julian Boyd (I) 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 104 kg (229 lb) 32 – (1990-02-02)2 February 1990 LIU Brooklyn
C 97 Cheng Tzu-Yang 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) 110 kg (243 lb) 26 – (1995-11-22)22 November 1995 PCCU
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
  • Liu Wen-He
  • Lai Po-Lin
  • Thomas Roijakkers
Strength & conditioning coach(es)
  • Tsai Ming-Ta
  • Lin Hao-Chun
Athletic trainer(s)
  • Hou Yao-Hsin
Team manager
  • Wang Yu-Chih
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • Injured
Updated: 28 March 2022


Notable players
Player Nat. Career Highlights/Award(s)
Marcus Keene NCAA Scoring Leader (2017)
Jet Chang SBL Champion (2019)
Jerran Young 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 Julius1610.615-
Totals2624.520-45.4441 Playoff Appearances

References
  1. "PLG／夢想家搬家 新主場落腳台中「迷你蛋」". United Daily News. July 7, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  2. "職籃隊落腳彰化 5人共組寶島夢想家". Liberty Times Net. September 21, 2017. Retrieved January 20, 2022.
  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.
  4. "新賽季確定落腳臺中迷你蛋！ 台新夢想家引進NBA等級地板打造高規格場地". P. LEAGUE+. July 7, 2021. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  5. "地方政府大力支持　寶島夢想家生根彰化". TSNA. October 16, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
  6. "籃球》結合在地力量　寶島夢想家正式進駐彰化". LT Sports. October 16, 2017. Retrieved April 10, 2022.
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