LNB Élite
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The LNB Élite, currently known for sponsorship reasons as Betclic Élite,[3] is the top-tier men's professional basketball league in France. The competition has existed since 1921. Since 1987, the Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB) has governed the league.
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Organising body | LNB |
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Founded | 1921; 103 years ago (1921) |
Countries | France (17 teams) Monaco (1 team) |
Confederation | FIBA Europe |
Number of teams | 18 |
Relegation to | Pro B |
Domestic cup(s) | French Cup Leaders Cup |
International cup(s) | EuroLeague EuroCup Champions League FIBA Europe Cup |
Current champions | AS Monaco (2nd title) (2023–24) |
Most championships | ASVEL (21 titles) |
All-time top scorer | Hervé Dubuisson (19,013) |
TV partners | La Chaîne L'Equipe Sport en France Fanseat (select foreign markets)[1] NBA App[2] |
Website | LNB Pro A |
2023–24 Pro A season |
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Formerly known as the LNB Pro A, each season consists of 18 teams. The bottom two placed teams from each season are relegated to the second tier level Pro B. The winner of the play-offs of the league are crowned the French national champions.