Sunday, July 26, 2009

Taiwan NT roster for Asian Championship announced

CTBA announced the final roster for Tianjin Asian Championship Sunday as Chang Tsung-hsien, who played well for Taiwan 2nd NT in the Jones Cup, and Su Yi-chieh the surprise nominees.

Taiwan head coach Chung Kwang-suk said he looked to strengthen inside players in the final adjustment, and Chang played well enough in the Jones Cup to earn his nomination.

Taiwan NT will take two days off after the Jones Cup and start the final phase training camp in Beitou. They are scheduled to arrive in Tianjin, China on August 4 for the Asian Championship, which opens on August 6.

Final Taiwan NT roster for 2009 Asian Championship

Po., Name, Ht., Age
G Lee Hsueh-lin, Yulon, 175cm, 25
G Su Yi-chieh, Dacin, 181cm, 22
G Yang Ching-min, TB, 188cm, 25
G Chang Chih-feng, Dacin, 183cm, 28
G Chang Tsung-hsien, BYU-Hawaii, 190cm, 21
F Lin Chih-chieh, TB, 192cm, 27
F Chen Tse-wei, Dacin, 200cm, 24
F Tien Lei, Dacin, 202cm, 26
F Yang Che-yi, Yulon, 193cm, 31
F Wu Chien-lung, Pure Youth, 193cm, 20
C Tseng Wen-ting, Yulon, 202cm, 25
C Wu Tai-hao, TB, 202cm, 24

Head coach: Chung Kwang-suk
Assistants: Chou Jun-san, Hsu Ching-tse