Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers

Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers (Chinese: 高雄17直播鋼鐵人) is a professional basketball team based in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. They have been part of the P. League+ since the 2021–22 season.[3][4] Established in 2021, the team plays in the Fengshan Arena.

Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers
2023–24 Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers season
LeaguesP. League+
Founded21 May 2021 (2021-05-21)[1]
HistoryKaohsiung Steelers
2021–2022
Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers
2022–present
ArenaFengshan Arena
Capacity5,300
LocationKaohsiung, Taiwan
Team colorsQuenching White and Flaming Red
   
Main sponsor17LIVE
PresidentHuang Che-Kuan[2]
General managerKenny Kao
Head coachChiu Ta-Tsung
OwnershipKaohsiung Sports & Entertainment
Championships0
Websitehttps://www.steelers.com.tw/

On October 13, 2022, the team was renamed to Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers.[5]

Facilities

Home arenas
Arena Location Duration
Fengshan Arena[6][7] Kaohsiung City 2021–present

Roster
Main articles: Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers all-time roster and List of Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers head coaches
Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.DOB (YYYY-MM-DD)From
F 0 United States Femi Olujobi (I) 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 114 kg (251 lb) 27 – (1996-03-05)5 March 1996 DePaul
G 2 Taiwan Liu Cheng-Yen 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) 72 kg (159 lb) 22 – (2001-07-08)8 July 2001 I-Shou
F 3 United States Gokul Natesan (I) 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 86 kg (190 lb) 29 – (1994-05-20)20 May 1994 Colorado Mines
G 4 Taiwan Chen Yu-Wei 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) 83 kg (183 lb) 23 – (1999-12-29)29 December 1999 NTNU
F 6 Taiwan Chiu Po-Chang 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 91 kg (201 lb) 27 – (1995-11-02)2 November 1995 NTUA
G 8 Taiwan Wang Lu-Hsiang 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) 83 kg (183 lb) 25 – (1997-12-21)21 December 1997 CCUT
C 11 United Kingdom Kavell Bigby-Williams (I) 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) 113 kg (249 lb) 28 – (1995-10-07)7 October 1995 LSU
F 13 Taiwan Lu Cheng-Ju (C) 1.94 m (6 ft 4 in) 93 kg (205 lb) 37 – (1986-04-13)13 April 1986 TPEC
G 15 Taiwan Lu Che-Yi 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) 83 kg (183 lb) 30 – (1993-07-15)15 July 1993 I-Shou
C 18 Taiwan Lin Chih-Wei 2.00 m (6 ft 7 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 31 – (1992-07-10)10 July 1992 Chinese Culture
F 20 Canada Anthony Bennett (I) 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 111 kg (245 lb) 30 – (1993-03-14)14 March 1993 UNLV
F 28 Taiwan Shih Chin-Yao 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) 86 kg (190 lb) 32 – (1990-10-28)28 October 1990 Chinese Culture
C 30 Taiwan Chen Kuan-Chuan 1.97 m (6 ft 6 in) 115 kg (254 lb) 29 – (1993-12-30)30 December 1993 NTSU
F 77 Taiwan Chang Po-Wei 1.90 m (6 ft 3 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 33 – (1990-07-22)22 July 1990 NTUA
F - Taiwan Li Ruei-Ci 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 87 kg (192 lb) 30 – (1993-01-07)7 January 1993 TSU
C - Nigeria Oli Daniel (FS) 2.05 m (6 ft 9 in) 102 kg (225 lb) 23 – (2000-08-07)7 August 2000 SHU
Head coach
  • Taiwan Chiu Ta-Tsung
Assistant coach(es)
  • Taiwan Hung Chi-Chao
  • Taiwan Lee Wan-Ju
Athletic trainer(s)
  • Taiwan Bao Chun-Hsin
  • Taiwan Huang Yu-Chun
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • (I) Import player
  • (FS) Foreign student player
  • (HP) Heritage player
  • (FA) Free agent
  • (DP) Unsigned draft pick
  • (AI) EASL Asian import
  • (S) Suspended
  • Injured Injured
Updated: October 2, 2023

Season-by-season record
P. LEAGUE+
SeasonCoachRegular SeasonPost Season
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
2021–22DeMarcus Berry920.3105thDid not qualify.
Hung Chi-Chao
Slavoljub Gorunovic
2022–23Slavoljub Gorunovic1723.4255thDid not qualify.
Hung Chi-Chao
Dean Murray
Cheng Chih-Lung
2023–24Chiu Ta-Tsung–
Totals2643.377-00–0 Playoff Appearances

References
  1. "高雄鋼鐵人". P. LEAGUE+. Retrieved January 9, 2022.
  2. "高雄鋼鐵人管理層大地震　預告國手級戰將下週加盟". ETtoday. October 19, 2021. Retrieved October 19, 2021.
  3. "P. LEAGUE+ 通過新北國王、高雄鋼鐵人兩隊加盟事宜". P. LEAGUE+. May 21, 2021. Retrieved June 11, 2021.
  4. "P聯盟增2隊！新北國王、高雄鋼鐵人". Sina. May 21, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  5. "PLG／直播平台冠名 鋼鐵人公布新球衣淬煉白、炙焰紅". 聯合線上公司. October 13, 2022. Retrieved October 13, 2022.
  6. "高雄鋼鐵人進軍PLG 主場擬落腳鳳山體育館". Central News Agency. May 25, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
  7. "PLG／高雄鋼鐵人落腳鳳山 前運動品牌總監任總經理". United Daily News. May 25, 2021. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
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