
TPBL (2025-2026)
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TPBL 2025-26
In 2025 the league increased number of teams from 5 to 7.
TPBL Final: Formosa Dreamers - New Taipei Kings 90-78 Dreamers (Douglas Creighton): Tsung-Hsien Chang 6, Randall Walko 10, Brandon Gilbeck 8, Yu-An Chiang 7, Trey Thompkins 14, Ben Bentil 29, Chun-Chi Lin 12, Chien-Hao Ma 4, Kuan-Liang Lu 0, Jen-Jei Chen 0, Te-Wei Lee 0, Po-Chen Chou 0, Chia-Chun Wu 0, Wei-Ju Chien 0 Standings 2025-26
- qualified to the play-offs Stats Leaders 2025-26
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TPBL Final ![]() Bentil's 29 Powers Formosa Past the Champion Kings for a First TPBL Crown (Photo: TPBL.tw)
Arrived: Trey Thompkins (Leyma Basquet Coruna)
Average Height: 193.9 cm (6'4.3'')
Average Age: 32.3
Bentil's 29 Powers Formosa Past the Champion Kings for a First TPBL Crown-Jun 6, 2026
They could not buy a three-pointer, so the Formosa Dreamers simply bullied their way to a championship from the inside. Behind a dominant 29-point, 13-rebound night from Bentil Ben (206-F/C-1995, college: Providence), the Dreamers beat the defending champion New Taipei Kings 90-78 in Game 7 to win the 2026 TPBL Finals 4-3 and claim the first title in the franchise's history. The decider followed the rhythm of a tense series. The Kings struck first, edging the opening quarter 21-18, before the Dreamers seized control with a 28-17 second quarter to lead 46-38 at the break. New Taipei refused to fold, winning the third 20-15 to climb back within three at 61-58 entering the fourth. But Formosa had the final word, closing on a 29-20 surge to pull clear and set off the celebrations on their home floor at the Taichung Intercontinental Basketball Stadium. The numbers told a strange story. Formosa shot just 2-of-25 from beyond the arc a frigid 8 percent yet still won comfortably, because they overwhelmed the Kings everywhere else: 58.6 percent on two-pointers, a 53-44 edge on the glass, and a near-perfect 16-of-18 from the foul line. Bentil Ben was the engine of it all, and he had plenty of help. Tompkins added 14 points and eight rebounds, Chun-Chi Lin (175-PG-1998)-chi provided a 12-point spark off the bench, and Kao Po-kai chipped in eight points and nine boards while going a perfect 4-of-4 inside. The Kings, who lifted the inaugural TPBL trophy a year ago, were undone by their shooting, connecting on just 40.5 percent of their twos and 23.3 percent of their threes. Washburn Jason (213-C-1990, college: Utah, agency: Pensack Sports) led them with 15 points and seven rebounds, Harris Jalen (196-SG-1998, college: Nevada) posted 14 points and nine boards, and Lin Shu-wei added 14 points with six assists, with a reserve contributing 16 off the bench but it was not enough to extend their reign. For head coach Douglas Creighton, who stepped into the role only in mid-2025 after ending his own playing career, it is a championship in his first season at the helm, and a maiden TPBL crown for Formosa. Asia-Basket.com All-Taiwanese League Awards 2026-Jun 7, 2026
![]() Lasan Kromah, 34-year old American shooting guard from the Taiwan Beer Leopards, was named the Player of the Year at the TPBL.
He graduated from the UConn twelve years ago.
Kromah received multiple other awards, was voted the Defensive Player of the Year, Import Player of the Year, Guard of the Year, and was selected to the First Team, Imports Team and Defensive Team.
He was previously selected as the Defensive Player of the Year back in 2024 and chosen to the First Team back in 2024 and 2025.
Kromah was the Player of the Week honoree twice during the 25 26 campaign.
His exceptional play earned him the second spot in points per game, boasting an impressive average of over 24 and second in assists per game, an average of almost 7.
Kromah also averaged almost 7 rebounds per game in the league.
He has totalled 27 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 8 games.
Kromah registered double-doubles in 10 games at the event.
His 42 points against the Lioneers were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
8 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
The standout American power forward Aric Holman was honored as the Finals MVP of the championship-winning runner-up team champion team Formosa Dreamers.
He Is the Mississippi State alumni from 2019.
Holman collected multiple other honors, earned the Forward of the Year, and was named to the First Team, Imports Team and Defensive Team.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Kings 4 to 3 in the final series.
Holman was previously named to Honorable Mention last year selection.
He received Player of the Week award twice during the 25 26 campaign.
Holman had almost 18 points and 11 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He has totalled 15 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 3 games.
Holman logged double-doubles in 17 games at the event.
His 32 points against the Kings were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Cheick Diallo, Malian power forward from the Manati Osos, picked up the Center of the Year of TPBL.
He Is ex Kansas from 2016.
Diallo received multiple other awards, earned a spot in the First Team and Imports Team and Defensive Team.
He was voted Player of the Week in the league.
Diallo registered almost 19 points and 11 rebounds per game over the season in the league.
He has totalled 13 games of 20 or more points and notched double-doubles in 14 games on the year.
Diallo's 31 points against Kaohsiung Aquas were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
The standout Ghanian power forward Ben Bentil was voted to the First Team of the championship-winning Formosa Dreamers.
He Is alumni of Providence from 2016.
Bentil collected multiple other honors, was selected to the Imports Team and Defensive Team.
His excellent performance assisted his team in beating the Kings 4 to 3 in the final series.
Bentil averaged 18 points and almost 11 rebounds per game in the league.
He has totalled 13 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 2 games.
Bentil registered double-doubles in 15 games at the event.
His 33 points against the Lioneers were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
Among many awards he was selected as the Eurobasket All-Greek A1 Honorable Mention back in 2021.
Jalen Harris, 27-year old American shooting guard from the finalist team New Taipei Kings, was chosen to the First Team at the East Asia Super League.
He graduated from the Nevada six years ago.
Harris received multiple other awards, was named to the Imports Team and Defensive Team.
His best performance made his team reach the finals but they unfortunately were defeated by the Dreamers 3 to 4.
Harris had over 6 rebounds per game that season in the league.
He led the EASL in points per game with 25.
Harris has totalled 24 games of 20 or more points on the year and recorded 30 or more points in 10 games.
He logged double-doubles in 5 games at the event.
Harris' 42 points against the Taiwan Beer Leopards were the most he scored in the 25 26 season.
8 out of the top 10 highest scorers in the league are alumni of US colleges.
Among many awards he was selected to the USBasket.com All-CEBL First Team back in 2022.
He was also selected to the USBasket.com All-CEBL Second Team in 2024.
Player of the Year: Finals MVP: Defensive Player of the Year: Domestic Player of the Year: Import Player of the Year: Guard of the Year: Forward of the Year: Center of the Year: Coach of the Year: First Team Second Team Honorable Mention All-Domestic Players Team All-Imports Team All-Defensive Team *The awards were created by Asia-basket.com staff based on the stats (if available), teams' performance and players' performance.
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