Formosa Dreamers

Formosa Dreamers (Chinese: 福爾摩沙夢想家) 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 Dreamers
2023–24 Formosa Dreamers season
Formosa Dreamers logo
LeaguesP. League+ (2020–present)
Founded11 October 2017 (2017-10-11)
HistoryFormosa Dreamers
2017–2020
Formosa Taishin Dreamers
2020–2023
Formosa Dreamers
2023–present
ArenaChanghua County Stadium
Intercontinental Basketball Stadium
Capacity6,000
3,000
LocationChanghua, Taiwan
Taichung, Taiwan
Team colorsBlack, White, Gray, Fluorescent Green
       
PresidentTien Lei
General managerHan Chun-Kai
Head coachJamie Pearlman
OwnershipFormosa Basketball Development Corp.
Affiliation(s)Taichung Dreamers Academy
Championships0
Websiteformosadreamers.com

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[1] Changhua County 2017–2021
2023–present
National Taiwan University of Sport Gymnasium[2] Taichung City 2020–2021
Intercontinental Basketball Stadium[3][4] Taichung City 2021–present

Training facilities

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

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

Current roster
Formosa 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) 26 – (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 6 Georgia (country) Austria Giorgi Bezhanishvili (I) 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 111 kg (245 lb) 24 – (1998-11-16)16 November 1998 Illinois
F 7 Taiwan Lin Yao-Tsung 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 100 kg (220 lb) 33 – (1990-09-07)7 September 1990 MingDao
G 8 Taiwan Wang Chen-Yuan 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) 70 kg (154 lb) 25 – (1998-09-02)2 September 1998 NCCU
F 10 Taiwan Ting Kuang-Hao 1.92 m (6 ft 4 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 23 – (2000-10-23)23 October 2000 Chien Hsin Tech
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 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 (HP) 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 (HP) 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 93 kg (205 lb) 25 – (1998-09-21)21 September 1998 TCNJ
C 26 Taiwan Lee Te-Wei 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) 105 kg (231 lb) 32 – (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) 30 – (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 42 United States Julian Boyd (I) 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 104 kg (229 lb) 33 – (1990-02-02)2 February 1990 LIU Brooklyn
F 88 Taiwan Chou Po-Chen 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 98 kg (216 lb) 33 – (1990-08-08)8 August 1990 NTNU
Head coach
  • Australia Jamie Pearlman
Assistant coach(es)
  • Taiwan Lai Po-Lin
  • Taiwan Chen Shih-Nien
Athletic trainer(s)
  • Taiwan Hou Yao-Hsin
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • (FS) Foreign student player
  • (HP) Heritage player
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (AI) EASL Asian import
  • (S) Suspended
  • Injured Injured
Updated: September 2, 2023

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 Julius1921.4754th13.250Lost Playoffs vs New Taipei Kings, 1–3
Lai Po-Lin
2023–24Jamie Pearlman–
Totals4846.511-611.3533 Playoff Appearances

References
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