P. League+

P. League+ (PLG), stylized as P. LEAGUE+, is a Taiwanese men's professional basketball league founded in 2020.[1]

P. League+
Current season, competition or edition:
2020–21 P. League+ season
SportBasketball
Founded2020
FounderBlackie Chen
Inaugural season2020–21
CEOBlackie Chen
No. of teams4
Country Taiwan
TV partner(s)FTV One、MOMOTV
Official websitehttps://pleagueofficial.com

History

P. League+ is founded by Blackie Chen in 2020.[2] It is the new professional basketball league in Taiwan after CBA ceased in 1999.[3] The first four teams participating in the inaugural season are Formosa Taishin Dreamers,[4] Taipei Fubon Braves, Taoyuan Pilots,[5] and Hsinchu JKO Lioneers.[6][7]

Teams
TeamFoundedJoinedLocationArenaMap
Taipei Fubon Braves19832020Taipei CityTaipei Heping Basketball Gymnasium
Pilots
 
 
Lioneers
Taoyuan Pilots2020Taoyuan CityTaoyuan Arena
Hsinchu JKO Lioneers2020Hsinchu CountyHsinchu County Stadium
Formosa Taishin Dreamers20172020Changhua County
Taichung City		Changhua County Stadium
NTUS Gymnasium

Regular Season

Each team is allowed to register maximum 16 local players, one foreign student and one player of Chinese descent included, and 3 foreign players.[8] Only two foreign players can be played per game, which only one of both in the fourth quarter. In the inaugural season, each team plays 24 games, 12 each for home and away. Games are scheduled mainly on weekends.

Playoffs

The second seed plays the third seed in the first round. The winner plays the first seed in the final.

Champions
TeamsChampionsYear(s)
Formosa Taishin Dreamers0
Taipei Fubon Braves0
Taoyuan Pilots0
Hsinchu JKO Lioneers0

Notable people

Player

References
  1. Merlissa (August 14, 2020). "NEW CHINESE TAIPEI PRO LEAGUE,P.LEAGUE+". Locker Room.
  2. Tan, Kendra (August 4, 2020). "Blackie Chen Sells His S$709K McLaren To Invest In New Basketball League". 8 Days.
  3. Yen, William (November 11, 2020). "P.LEAGUE+ to boost domestic tourism, demonstrate virus prevention". Focus Taiwan (CNA).
  4. Chen, Jian (November 20, 2020). "P.LEAGUE+: Formosa Rebrands Ahead of Final Preseason Games". Asia Pacific Hoops.
  5. Chen, Jian (October 14, 2020). "Pauian Archiland Rebrands to Taoyuan AirApe for P.League+". Asia Pacific Hoops.
  6. Chen, Jian (August 3, 2020). "The Newest Taiwanese Team Is Ready to Roar in the P.League+". Asia Pacific Hoops.
  7. Chen, Jian (September 2, 2020). "P.League+: Hsinchu Reveals Lineup for Debut Season". Asia Pacific Hoops.
  8. Chen, Jian (October 20, 2020). "P.LEAGUE+: Fubon Braves Sign Three Import Players". Asia Pacific Hoops.
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