Top Two Taiwanese Teams to Earn East Asia Super League Slots for 2024-25 Season

The two Taiwanese basketball teams that make it to the 2023-24 season final series of the P.LEAGUE+ (PLG) will secure an East Asia Super League (EASL) slot for the 2024-25 season, it was announced on April 26, 2024. The Busan KCC Egis and Suwon KT Sonicboom have already clinched the two berths for South Korea as they head into the KBL finals.

The 2023-24 PLG regular season is coming to a close, with the Taoyuan Pauian Pilots currently leading the standings, followed by the Formosa Dreamers, New Taipei Kings, Hsinchu Toplus Lioneers, and the three-time defending champions the Taipei Fubon Braves. The Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers have been officially eliminated from the playoffs.

The Kings have won two of their recent three games since the return of Jeremy Lin, while the Lioneers and the Braves are still struggling with the absence of their respective stars. The Braves and the Kings represented the PLG in the 2023-24 EASL season, with the Kings finishing fourth.

Why this matters: The allocation of EASL slots for the 2024-25 season based on the PLG final series results adds an extra layer of competition and prestige for the top Taiwanese teams. It provides an opportunity for these teams to demonstrate their skills on a larger stage and compete against the best clubs from other East Asian leagues.

As the PLG regular season reaches its climax, fans are eagerly anticipating the playoffs and the battle for the two coveted EASL slots. With the return of key players and the intensity of the competition, the race to the finals promises to be a thrilling one for basketball enthusiasts in Taiwan and across the region.

Key Takeaways

• 2 Taiwanese PLG teams will qualify for 2024-25 East Asia Super League season.
• Taoyuan Pauian Pilots lead PLG standings, Kaohsiung 17LIVE Steelers eliminated from playoffs.
• New Taipei Kings have won 2 of 3 games since Jeremy Lin's return.
• Braves and Kings represented PLG in 2023-24 EASL season, Kings finished 4th.
• EASL slots add competition and prestige for top Taiwanese teams to showcase skills.