National Basketball League | NBL

The National Basketball League (NBL) was founded in 1979. The Australian National Basketball League (NBL) is the premier professional men's league in Australasia, evolving from a winter competition into a premier summer league. It has grown from ten inaugural teams to a successful competition, with record attendance and international recognition. There are 10 teams; nine teams in Australia and one team in New Zealand. The teams are located in Adelaide, Auckland, Brisbane, Cairns, Melbourne, Perth, Sydney, Wollongong and Tasmania. The Illawarra Hawks are the oldest club in the competition, having participated in every season since 1979. Teams Adelaide 36ers Brisbane Bullets Cairns Taipans Illawarra Hawks Jack Jumpers (Tasmania) Melbourne United NZ Breakers Perth Wildcats - South East Melbourne Phoenix Sydney Kings