Wu Chih-kai joins Taishin Dreamers, bypassing PLG's Pauian Archguard

Wu Chih-kai, the second overall pick in the recent professional basketball draft, has officially signed with the Taishin Dreamers, opting to join the T1 League team instead of the P. League+'s Taoyuan Pauian Archguard.

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I hope to bring my three-point advantage to the professional arena, and even my foreign language skills can help me communicate with foreign players or coaches.

The Dreamers' operations manager, Yang Sheng-kai, expressed the team's strong interest in Wu, citing not only his basketball skills but also his personal qualities. Yang noted Wu's consistent drive for improvement, evident in his enhanced shooting and physical abilities during his senior year at National Chengchi University, where he won four championships. Wu's mature mindset and ability to face challenges positively align well with the Dreamers' team culture.

Wu, who will wear the number 13 jersey, shared his gratitude for the opportunity, embracing the principles of "Positive," "Challenge," and "Humble" as he transitions from a collegiate athlete to a professional player. He aims to utilize his strengths, particularly his three-point shooting and foreign language proficiency, to facilitate communication with international teammates and coaches.

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I hope to compete with He Dan through healthy competition to challenge myself.

Looking ahead to the new season, Wu's primary goal is team success, emphasizing his desire to contribute to the Dreamers' pursuit of a championship. He expressed eagerness to begin team training and looks forward to healthy competition, specifically mentioning a desire to challenge draft top pick He Dan, with whom he has previously competed.

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The goal for the new season is to do everything possible to help the team challenge for the championship.