NS Matrix Deers

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.

NS Matrix Deers
Nickname	The Deers
League	Major Basketball League Malaysia
Founded	2015; 9 years ago (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
Home Away

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 Yiang De, We 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) G 8 Wesley Murry, John 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) G 11 Hou Wong, Yi 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) F 14 Yuan Kuek, Tian 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) C 18 Hung Lee, Jing 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) F 22 Fueng Chang, Zi 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) C 24 Qian Anthony Liew, Wen 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) G 27 Hong Ting, Chun 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) F 29 Tolbert, Jordan 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) G 31 Hao Hiew, Jia 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) C 33 Zimmerman, Stephen 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) G 71 Yong Ong, Wei 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)	Head coach Felton Sealey Legend (C) Team captain (I) Import player Injured Roster Updated: 2024

Coaches

• Brian Lester^[3] (–2020)
• Jeff Viernes (2022–2023)

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. "NS Matrix". Malaysia Basketball Association. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
3. 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.

External links

• NS Matrix Deers on Facebook
• NS Matrix Deers on Instagram