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| Organising body | NBA Africa FIBA |
|---|---|
| Founded | February 2019 |
| First season | 2021 |
| Country | FIBA Africa member countries |
| Confederation | FIBA Africa |
| Divisions | 3 |
| Number of teams | 12 |
| Current champions |  Petro de Luanda(1st title) (2024) |
| Most championships |  Zamalek Al Ahly  US Monastir Petro de Luanda (1 title each) |
| All-time top scorer | Chris Crawford (341 points) |
| Commissioner | Amadou Gallo Fall |
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| Website | theBAL.com |
 2024 BAL season | |
The Basketball Africa League (BAL) is the premier men's basketball league in Africa.[1] Founded in 2019, the league was established and is co-organized by NBA Africa and the International Basketball Federation (FIBA).[2]
Each season typically runs from March to May, and in the current format the league consists of twelve teams. Each of the teams qualify through their performance in their domestic competition, a meritocratic system similar to the format of the UEFA Champions League.[3] Six teams qualify directly, while six others have to play in the Road to BAL. The season exists out of three conferences and uses playoffs to determine the champions. The BAL champions of each season automatically qualify for the FIBA Intercontinental Cup.
The first season was held in 2021 and thus far, three champions have won the competition.
- ^ "NBA starting 12-team Africa league next year". ESPN.com. 16 February 2019.
- ^ Zillgitt, Jeff (17 December 2019). "NBA, FIBA launching 12-team league in Africa; Barack Obama to have hands-on role". USA Today. Retrieved 24 March 2020.
- ^ Conway, Tyler (16 February 2019). "NBA Announces Basketball Africa League to Start in 2020; Barack Obama Involved". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 17 February 2019.