JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia) – A young veteran? That’s exactly what Benson Lin Ting-Chien is shaping up to be for Chinese Taipei at the FIBA Asia Cup 2025.
At just 25 years old, Lin already carries himself with the confidence and composure of someone who's been through the wars. This is only his second Asia Cup appearance, but the dynamic guard is playing like a seasoned floor general, steering his team to a strong start in Group D.
Across two games, Lin is averaging an impressive 18.0 points, 2.5 assists and 3.0 triples, emerging as both a scoring spark and a calming presence. He’s not just filling up the box score. He’s leading by example.
"It feels amazing," said Lin. "It’s always a pleasure to play with and against the best players in Asia. Every game is a challenge, and I’m just trying to help my team win however I can."
That mindset was on full display in Chinese Taipei’s emphatic win over Iraq on Day 3. After a relatively quiet first half, Lin erupted in the third quarter. He buried deep shots, read the defense and took control of the tempo. His scoring spree flipped the game on its head.
"He had a really terrific performance in the second half," said veteran teammate Hu Long-Mao. "He was our hot hand, so we tried to get him the ball. Benson is a great young leader."
Lin’s time in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), where he suits up for the Tianjin Pioneers, has clearly sharpened his game. He’s no stranger to high-level basketball, and it shows in his decision-making and poise.
"Benson, like Ray Chen, is one of our leaders," said teammate Ma Chien-Hao. "We trust him very much. He just does everything he can for the team."
With tougher matchups ahead, Chinese Taipei will need Lin to keep the momentum going. Whether as a scorer, playmaker or emotional anchor, he’s quickly becoming the engine behind their Asia Cup push.
And at 25, Lin may still be relatively young, but there’s no mistaking his stabilizing presence akin to a veteran.
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