Basketligaen
Premier Danish basketball league / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Not to be confused with Basketligan.
The Basketligaen (English: The Basketball League) is the highest professional basketball league in Denmark. The original men's first division was founded in 1957 and the current league was founded in 1998. All-time record holder in league titles is Bakken Bears, which has captured 18 titles in its history. BMS is the only team with 5 titles in a row, starting in 1986 through 1990. The main TV partner of the league is Sport Live. The league consists of 11 teams, with no relegation rules.
Quick Facts Founded, First season ...
Founded | 1995; 29 years ago (1995) |
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First season | 1995–96 |
Country | Denmark |
Confederation | FIBA Europe |
Number of teams | 10 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | First Division |
Domestic cup(s) | Danish Cup |
International cup(s) | Basketball Champions League Europe Cup |
Current champions | Bakken Bears (21st title) (2022–23) |
Most championships | Bakken Bears (21 titles) |
TV partners | Sport Live |
Website | basketligaen.dk |
2022–23 Basketligaen |
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