Exodus Rice Crushes Pathum Thani to Win TBL 2026 Title
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The 14th edition of the Thailand Basketball League closed on a high note, advancing its mission to nurture emerging talent and connect youth to professional basketball pathways.
LA Exodus Rice showcased championship-caliber form, overwhelming Pathum Thani City Wings by a decisive 110-70 margin to capture the Mikasa Thailand Basketball League 2026 (TBL 2026) crown. Meanwhile, league president Tassanai Sansanapiyakorn expressed pride in 14 years of success and announced plans to sustain the professional stage while expanding opportunities for young players to reach the national level. A new regulation mandating each roster include at least one player aged 19 or under aims to strengthen the sport's grassroots foundation and fan base.
The professional Mikasa Thailand Basketball League 2026 ran from October 4-31, 2026 at the Talent Sport Academy Ratchaphruek, featuring six clubs before the final between LA Exodus Rice and Pathum Thani City Wings on October 31.
Exodus seized control from the opening tip, leveraging individual brilliance — both driving layups and sharp three-point shooting. Filipino import Samel Madison tormented the Pathum Thani defense throughout, pouring in 18 first-half points to stake his side to a 52-28 lead.
Pathum Thani attempted a second-half rally by rotating bench players to increase tempo, but could not withstand Exodus' relentless pace. Madison combined with American import AJ Sharma to extend the advantage, connecting on clutch three-pointers before closing out the 110-70 victory and the championship.
Final standings: Champions — LA Exodus Rice; Runners-up — Pathum Thani City Wings; Third place — Phra Sumet Fort, who defeated Covenant Elite 84-66. MVP honors went to Jittipat Nuangsaeng of Phra Sumet Fort (Thai player category) and AJ Sharma of LA Exodus Rice (foreign player category).
Post-match, Thaworn Saengcharoen, Secretary-General of the Thailand Professional Basketball Association and member of the Sports Authority of Thailand's professional sports committee, called the league a vital platform for developing youth into professionals and future national team assets. He thanked Mikasa Thailand for continued sponsorship and Talent Sport Academy Ratchaphruek for providing a world-class venue.
Thanakorn Samphunna-chot, Assistant Marketing Manager at Mikasa Thailand Ltd., emphasized the company's long-standing commitment to using sport as a tool for youth and social development, pledging ongoing support for national-level competitions that create opportunities for Thailand's future leaders.
Dr. Panya Saphang, Vice President of the National Sports University Samut Sakhon Campus, presiding over the awards ceremony, affirmed the university's mandate to promote and develop youth and collegiate athletes, expressing confidence that the league will serve as another cornerstone in producing quality athletes and personnel for Thai basketball.
