Taoyuan Pauian Pilots Explained

Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
Current:2024–25 Taoyuan Pauian Pilots season
Leagues:P. League+
East Asia Super League
History:Taoyuan AirApe
July 8, 2020 – November 1, 2020
Taoyuan Pilots
November 1, 2020 – 2022
Taoyuan Pauian Pilots
2022 – present
Arena:Taoyuan Arena
Capacity:5,700
Location:Taoyuan, Taiwan
Colors:Gold, Navy Blue, Orange
President:Li Chung-Shu
Gm:Li Chung-Shu
Coach:Iurgi Caminos
Owner:Pauian Archiland
Championships:0

Taoyuan Pauian Pilots is a professional basketball team based in Taoyuan, Taiwan. They have been part of P. League+ since the 2020–21 season.

In 2020, following the establishment of P. League+, Super Basketball League team Taoyuan Pauian Archiland splitted the team in two, which one of both joined P. League+ and rebranded to Taoyuan AirApe.[1] The AirApe became one of the four teams of the inaugural P. League+ season.

On November 1, 2020, the AirApe was renamed to Taoyuan Pilots.[2] On October 6, 2022, the team added its sponsor's name, Pauian Archiland Construction, now known as the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots.[3]

Facilities

Home arenas

ArenaLocationDuration
Taoyuan Arena[4] Taoyuan City2020–present
NTSU Multipurpose Gymnasium[5] Taoyuan City2021–2022
Nanshan High School Gymnasium[6] New Taipei City2021–2022

Roster

See main article: Taoyuan Pauian Pilots all-time roster and List of Taoyuan Pauian Pilots head coaches.

Season-by-season record

P. LEAGUE+
SeasonCoachRegular Season Post Season
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
2020–21Liu I-Hsiang10142nd23Lost Playoffs to Formosa Taishin Dreamers, 2–3
Yang I-Feng
2021–22Cheng Chih-Lung7226thDid not qualify
Yen Hsing-Su
2022–23Iurgi Caminos19213rd03Lost Playoffs to Taipei Fubon Braves, 0–3
2023–24Iurgi Caminos26141st56Won Playoffs vs Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers, 4–2
Lost Finals to New Taipei Kings, 1–4
2024–25Iurgi Caminos
Totals6271-7123 Playoff Appearances

Notes and References

  1. News: Pauian Archiland Rebrands to Taoyuan AirApe for P.League+. Jian Chen. 2020-10-14. Asia Pacific Hoops.
  2. News: P.League+/領航猿3套新球衣設計大公開 過去榮耀展望未來. 2020-12-07. ETtoday.
  3. News: PLG/領航猿更名 陳信安:目標重返季後賽. 曾思儒. 2022-10-06. 聯合線上公司.
  4. Web site: P.League+/璞園新隊徽「領航猿」征戰新聯盟 桃園第2支「猿」. ETtoday. October 13, 2020. January 21, 2022.
  5. Web site: PLG》新球季12月4日開幕!開幕戰由勇士迎戰夢想家. Liberty Times Net. September 27, 2021. January 21, 2022.
  6. Web site: Facebook Posts. Facebook. May 6, 2022. May 6, 2022.