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Zambia Basketball League
The Zambia Basketball League is the first tier basketball league of Zambia. The league currently consists of 10 teams.[1] It is organised by the Zambia Basketball Association (ZBA). In the past, the league was sponsored by Sprite and was named the Sprite ZBA.
| Organising body | Zambia Basketball Association (ZBA) |
|---|---|
| Country | Zambia |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| International cup(s) | Basketball Africa League (BAL) |
| Current champions | Matero Magic (11th title) (2023–24) |
| Most championships | Matero Magic (11 titles) |
The champions of the league are able to play in the qualifying rounds of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Matero Magic is the most successful team in league history with eleven national championships.
Teams edit
- Matero Magic
- UNZA Pacers
- Munali Suns
- Lusaka City Council Looters
- Hawks
- Green Buffaloes
- Bulldogs
- Green Eagles
- Napsa Hurricanes
- Nishati Denvers
Champions edit
This list is incomplete; you can help by adding missing items. (January 2024) |
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Heroes Play United | |||
| 2004 | Matero Magic | |||
| 2012–13 | UNZA Pacers | Napsa Hurricanes | 2–1 | [2] |
| 2013 | Matero Magic | [3] | ||
| 2013–14 | ||||
| 2014–15 | Matero Magic | UNZA Pacers | 3–1 | [4] |
| 2015–16 | Matero Magic | Green Buffaloes | 3–1 | [5] |
| 2016–17 | ||||
| 2017–18 | UNZA Pacers | |||
| 2018–19 | ||||
| 2019–20 | Matero Magic | Munali Suns | 3–2 | |
| 2021–22 | Matero Magic | Napsa Hurricanes | 2–1 | [6] |
| 2022–23 | Munali Suns | Matero Warriors | 2–1 | [7] |
| 2023–24 | Matero Magic | Green Buffaloes | 2–1 | [8] |
Titles by team edit
| Team | Titles | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| Matero Magic | 11 | 2004, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2022, 2023 |
| UNZA Pacers | 2 | 2013, 2018 |
| Munali Suns | 1 | 2023 |
| Heroes Play United | 1 | 2003 |
Most Valuable Player edit
References edit
- ^ "Zambian Basketball". www.afrobasket.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ a b Chaile, Grace (30 December 2013). "Pacers retain Sprite basketball title". Times of Zambia. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- ^ Chill, Grace (3 December 2013). "Zambia: Metro Magic Are ZBA Champs". Allafrica.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ "Division I Basketball 2014-2015". Afrobasket.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ Lukhanda, Samuel (14 February 2016). "Magic retain Sprite crown". Times of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ "Magic in uncharted territory after playoff win". Zambia Daily Mail. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- ^ "Road to BAL: Get to know the teams drawn in Group D". FIBA.basketball. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
- ^ a b "Magic wins unprecented 11th title". Times of Zambia. 8 January 2024. Retrieved 12 January 2024.