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| Nickname | The Deers | ||
| League | Major Basketball League Malaysia | ||
| Founded | 2015; 9 years ago (2015) | ||
| History | NS Matrix (sometimes) NS Matrix Deers (2022–present) | ||
| Arena | SJKC Kampung Seri Sikamat | ||
| Location | Seremban, Negeri Sembilan | ||
| Team colors | Black, white | ||
| President | Lee Yuen Fong | ||
| Head coach | Felton Sealey | ||
| Ownership | Matrix Holding Concept Bhd. | ||
| Championships | 4 x Agong Cup (2016, 2017, 2018, 2019) 2 x Major Basketball League (2022, 2023) | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
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NS Matrix Deers, simply known as NS Matrix, are a Malaysian men's professional basketball club based in Seremban. Founded in 2015, the Deers currently play in the Major Basketball League Malaysia (MLB) and the Basketball Champions League Asia, and formerly in the ASEAN Basketball League.
History
The Negeri Sembilan (NS) Matrix basketball team was established in 2015 and is owned by the Matrix Holding Concept Bhd. It was a frequent participant of the Agong Cup. With its roster having players from the Malaysian national team, they are a four-time Agong Cup champions. The club also has a women's team.
NS Matrix is among the six teams of the inaugural season of the Major Basketball League (MBL) of Malaysia in 2022.
They also joined the ASEAN Basketball League and made their debut in the 2023 season.
Season by season
| Champions | Season champions | Runners-up | Playoff berth |
| Season | League | Regular season | Playoffs | Head coach | ||||
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| Finish | Played | Wins | Losses | Win% | ||||
| 2019 | MPL | 4th | 10 | 6 | 4 | .600 | Won Semifinals (JD Unicorns) 2–0 Lost MPL Finals (Farmco Touch Up) 0–2 |
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| 2022 | MBL | 2nd | 10 | 7 | 3 | .700 | Won Semifinals (Adroit) 2–0 Won MBL Finals (Southern Tigers) 2–0 |
Jeff Viernes |
| 2023 | ABL | 3rd | 14 | 10 | 4 | .714 | Lost Semifinals (Eastern) 0–2 | Jeff Viernes |
Roster
Roster for the 2024 Basketball Champions League Asia:
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Coaches
Brian Lester (–2020)
Jeff Viernes (2022–2023)
Honours
- Malaysia Pro League/Agong Cup
- Winners (4): 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Major Basketball League
- Winners (2): 2022,2023
- Tan See Seng Cup
- Winners (1): 2023
References
- "森美兰金群利金鹿征ABL 杰夫：冲出海外剑指冠军". 星洲网. 2022-12-31. Retrieved 2023-06-12.
- ^ "NS Matrix". Malaysia Basketball Association. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ Kng, Zheng Guan (20 January 2020). "Matrix in a flux after Lester's resignation". New Straits Times. New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- De Silva, Joash Ee (31 December 2018). "Young Negri stop seasoned Police to lift Agong Cup". The Star. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- Khoo, Jian Teng (26 October 2022). "Maba hope new pro men's league will further boost game's profile". The Star. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- Leongson, Randolph (26 November 2022). "After 3x3 stint, Zamboanga Valientes to join ABL Invitational". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
