NS Matrix Deers

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
   
PresidentLee Yuen Fong
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

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

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

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

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.