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Ng Chung Tsun—a name you might have heard in the context of Hong Kong basketball. In 2015, full of passion and ambition, he made a bold move to Taiwan to study at Chinese Culture University and joined its basketball team, becoming the first Hong Kong player to do so. After enduring a tough adjustment period, he finally proved himself on the court as a key player.
Even before graduating, Ng was recruited by Hong Kong’s first professional basketball team—the Eastern Long Lions. One of the proudest moments for fans came in 2018, when Ng and the Long Lions clinched the championship after a dramatic 3-2 finals series win over South China. Today, he continues to play for the team while also wearing another hat:founder and coach of DNA SPORTS HK.
(Source: Eastern Long Lions Basketball Team Facebook)
During the visit, Hong Kong's soccer games were suspended due to the epidemic, but on the days when he didn't have to play, Wu Songjun still worked hard forBasketball Academy, which he founded alongside four other coaches.
He apologized right off the bat that he had been busy preparing for the first training camp(DNA Elite Camp), so the interview with us was delayed.
We were busy until almost four o'clock that day, and then hurriedly had lunch and contacted us.
2021 DNA Elite Camp (Photo courtesy of Ng Chung Tsun)
Ng made a name for himself early, reaching Hong Kong’s Division A by age 17.But after watching Taiwan’s HBL and participating in the NIKE All Asia Camp,he was drawn to Taiwan’s diverse basketball styles and intense training system. So he made the brave decision to leave Hong Kong Polytechnic University after just one year, crossing the sea in pursuit of growth.Adjusting to life in Taiwan wasn’t easy. He had to adapt to a new culture, a different training regimen, and all while recovering from a foot injury. “I chose to come to Taiwan to play ball,” Ng said. “If I failed, going back would have been embarrassing—especially since I was the first from Hong Kong to do it.”
With high expectations and anxiety over making the team, Ng often found himself sleepless until 2 or 3 a.m., worried he’d miss morning practice.He credits teammate Lin Bing-Sheng (now with Shaanxi in China’s NBL)for helping him stay focused and disciplined—lessons he carries with him to this day.His time in Taiwan has given him trials and tribulations, but it has also transformed him, and he is certain that his mindset has changed.
“Even if you’re not on the court, you give 100%. From warmups to the bench—you never waste a moment.”
(Photo courtesy of Ng Chung Tsun)
Back in Hong Kong, Ng teamed up with four fellow players—Tsai Choi-Kwan, Wong Lut-Yiu, Tsoi-Kyo, and Lam Chum-Kwong—to create DNA SPORTS HK. Initially, a side project during the pandemic, their video content quickly evolved into a full-fledged basketball training academy. With their international playing experience, the group realized they could give back by nurturing future talent.
(Source: DNA SPORTS HK FB)
While many training centers already exist in Hong Kong, DNA SPORTS HK emphasizes more than just skill—they focus on attitude and character development. “Being good at basketball isn’t enough,” Ng stresses. “Who you are off the court matters, too.”
(Source: DNA SPORTS HK FB)
In early July, DNA SPORTS HK hosted its signature event: the DNA Elite Camp, a three-day, two-night experience designed for players aged 14–18. The camp mimicked the life of a professional athlete—intense daily training, competition, and even international exposure.
(Photo courtesy of Ng Chung Tsun)
Organizing the camp during a pandemic was no small feat. The team struggled with limited funding and finding a suitable venue. “We finally secured a place,” Ng laughs, “but it rained on the very first day of tryouts.” Still, the players’ passion wasn’t dampened.
“A lot of them cramped up on Day 1,” Ng recalls. “They thought only the games mattered—but that’s not the attitude of a pro.” By Day 3, he saw real progress: sharper focus, better effort, and a noticeable shift in mindset. That transformation made all the effort worth it. The camp even hired a media team to shoot highlight videos, giving players a platform to shine. Despite no financial gain, Ng says the personal reward is priceless.
(Photo courtesy of Ng Chung Tsun)
Now a coach, mentor, and entrepreneur, Ng is no longer the anxious student-athlete he once was. Asked how his mindset has changed, he answers without hesitation: “I’ve grown to love this sport more than ever. I want to do more for the grassroots level.”
After the interview, Ng headed straight to the gym for a personal weight training session. With another training camp and league matches starting the next day, his schedule is packed. But whether it’s self-improvement or mentoring the next generation, Ng doesn’t see it as exhausting. “If I’m not coaching, I’d just be resting anyway,” he jokes. “So why not keep building?” As for what’s next? Ng, now at his athletic peak, isn’t ruling out joining a professional league outside Hong Kong—Taiwan being a top option, given its booming basketball scene and the unforgettable memories he made there. No matter where he plays next, one thing is certain: Ng Chung Tsun will keep evolving—and inspiring the basketball world as he does.
(Source: DNA SPORTS HK FB)
Ng said that after the interview, he will start his individual weight training, and there will be a series of camp league games for them to host starting tomorrow.The tight schedule of his life is not about self-improvement, but about working hard for the grassroots basketball community in Hong Kong.He laughed and said, "I'm just taking a break when I have more time, so coaching is not too tiring for me.
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