Taiwanese Player Chuang Chieh-hung Shines with 29 Points in Fubon Cup Loss; Japanese Coach Praises 'Top-Tier Guard'

In a thrilling overtime contest at the 2026 Fubon Cup international university basketball invitational, Macau Haoyun's Chuang Chieh-hung delivered a standout performance, scoring 29 points against the formidable University of Tsukuba of Japan. Despite his impressive individual effort, Macau Haoyun ultimately fell 82-78 in the closely fought match. Chuang, currently studying at Taiwan's National Taiwan Normal University (NTNU), was playing for Macau Haoyun as a loaned player. His 29 points were complemented by 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals. However, he fouled out towards the end of the overtime period, a critical moment in the game. Following the match, University of Tsukuba's head coach, Sho Nakazawa, lauded Chuang's exceptional skills. Nakazawa described Chuang as a top-tier guard, noting his remarkable speed and scoring prowess, qualities rarely seen even in Japan. The coach's high praise underscores Chuang's talent on the international collegiate stage. Earlier in the tournament, the NTNU women's basketball team, representing the host nation, secured a decisive victory over Malaysia, winning 85-59. Yang Chiao-yu led the team with 15 points, while Chiang Tzu-yu contributed 14 points, along with 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals. The Fubon Cup continues with both men's and women's divisions, featuring teams from various Asian regions.

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We rarely see guards in Japan as fast and as capable of scoring as Chuang Chieh-hung.