NS Matrix Deers
| NS Matrix Deers | |||
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| Nickname | The Deers | ||
| League | Major Basketball League Malaysia | ||
| Founded | 2015 | ||
| History | NS Matrix (sometimes) NS Matrix Deers (2022[1]–present) | ||
| Arena | SJKC Kampung Seri Sikamat | ||
| Location | Seremban, Negeri Sembilan | ||
| Team colors | Black, white | ||
| President | Lee Yuen Fong | ||
| Head coach | Felton Sealey | ||
| Ownership | Matrix Holding Concept Bhd. | ||
| Championships | 4 x Agong Cup (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) 2 x Major Basketball League (2022, 2023) | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
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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 |
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| 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:
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Coaches
[edit]
Brian Lester[3] (–2020)
Jeff Viernes (2022–2023)
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]- ^ "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.
- ^ a b "NS Matrix". Malaysia Basketball Association. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ De Silva, Joash Ee (31 December 2018). "Young Negri stop seasoned Police to lift Agong Cup". The Star. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Leongson, Randolph (26 November 2022). "After 3x3 stint, Zamboanga Valientes to join ABL Invitational". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
