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| Organising body | FECABASKET |
|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon |
| Number of teams | 8 (2022–23) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | Division 2 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Cameroonian Basketball Cup |
| International cup(s) | Basketball Africa League (BAL) |
| Current champions | Kadji Sports Academy (1st title) (2023–24) |
| Most championships | BEAC (5 titles) |
| Website | Link |
The Elite Messieurs (translated to English: Elite Men), also known as Cameroon Basketball League, is the premier basketball league for clubs in Cameroon. The league consisted out of 8 teams in the 2022–23 season.
Currently, the most successful team in the league is FAP, who have won four consecutive titles between 2020 and 2023.
The champions of the Elite Messieurs qualify for the Road to BAL, the qualification tournaments of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
In the most recent format, eight teams participated in the regular season where they face each other tea one time. The top four teams advance to the Final Four, where they play in a round-robin to determine the final standings.