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{{Short description|Basketball tournament}} | |||
{{About|the men's basketball competition|the women's basketball|National Basketball Championship (women)}} | {{About|the men's basketball competition|the women's basketball|National Basketball Championship (women)}} | ||
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=July 2022}} | ||
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2022}} | {{Use Indian English|date=July 2022}} | ||
{{Infobox sports league | {{Infobox sports league | ||
| title | | title = National Basketball Championship | ||
| current_season = | | current_season = | ||
| logo | | logo = | ||
| pixels | | pixels = | ||
| caption | | caption = | ||
| sport | | sport = [[Basketball]] | ||
| teams | | teams = | ||
| promotion | | promotion = | ||
| relegation | | relegation = | ||
| levels | | levels = 1 (1948–2022) | ||
| domestic_cup | | domestic_cup = | ||
| founded | | founded = 1948<ref name="Naik">[https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/hoop-and-the-hype-basketball-nationals-india-players-6206984/ Hoop and the hype: Meet the promising basketball talent knocking on Team India doors] Shivani Naik ([[The Indian Express]]), 9 January 2020. Accessed 12 January 2021.</ref> | ||
| folded | | folded = | ||
| inaugural | | inaugural = | ||
| ceo | | ceo = | ||
| motto | | motto = | ||
| country | | country = India | ||
| continent | | continent = | ||
| champion | | champion = Tamil Nadu (2nd title) | ||
| most_champs | | champ_season = 2024 | ||
| TV | | most_champs = | ||
| website | | TV = SportsCast India <br/> BFI <br/> ([[YouTube]]) | ||
| related_comps | | website = | ||
| related_comps = | |||
}} | }} | ||
The '''National Basketball Championship''' is a men's national level [[basketball in India|basketball]] tournament, by the [[Basketball Federation of India]], governing body of basketball in India. The competition is contested among the regional state teams affiliated under Basketball | The '''National Basketball Championship''' is a professional men's national level [[basketball in India|basketball]] tournament, held by the [[Basketball Federation of India]], governing body of [[basketball in India]]. The competition is contested among the regional state teams affiliated under the BFI. | ||
The league was the first tier of basketball in the country, but later changed to the 2nd and even 3rd tier (since 2023).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Indian National Basketball Championship, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards - asia-basket |url=https://www.asia-basket.com/India/National-Basketball-Championship.aspx |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=www.asia-basket.com}}</ref> | |||
== 2019 edition == | == 2019 edition == | ||
2019 marked the 70th time | 2019 marked the 70th time the Indian Senior National Basketball Championship was held. It took place in the [[Guru Nanak Indoor Stadium]].<ref name="Gopalakrishnan">[https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/70th-national-championship-punjab-men-railways-women-champions 70th National Basketball Championship: Punjab men and Railways women repeat as champions] Gopalakrishnan R (Sportskeeda), 1 April 2020. Accessed 13 August 2021.</ref> | ||
[[Punjab, India|Punjab]] | [[Punjab, India|Punjab]] won against [[Tamil Nadu]] 93-75. | ||
The | The team consisted of [[Amritpal Singh (basketball)|Amritpal Singh]], [[Amjyot Singh]] and [[Princepal Singh]] for Punjab and, [[Jeevanantham Pandi]] and Aravind Annadurai were among the top adversaries fot Tamil Nadu. | ||
In the | In the semifinals, Punjab’s team secured a 79-67 win over [[Uttarakhand]] and Tamil Nadu secured a 65-63 win against [[Indian Railways]].<ref name="Gopalakrishnan"/> | ||
== Championships == | == Championships == | ||
{| class="wikitable" width=20% | {| class="wikitable sortable" width=20% | ||
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! | !Year | ||
! | !Champion | ||
! | !Runner-up | ||
!{{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} | |||
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| | |1948 | ||
|[[Mysore State|Mysore]] | |||
|[[United Provinces (1937–1950)|United Provinces]] | |||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |2017 | ||
|[[Uttarakhand]] | |||
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|- | |- | ||
| | |2018 | ||
|[[Tamil Nadu]] | |||
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|- | |- | ||
| 2020 | |2019 | ||
|[[Punjab, India|Punjab]] | |||
|<ref>[https://in.nba.com/news/70th-senior-national-basketball-championship-ludhiana-punjab-india-groups-fixtures-and-schedule/1i1y449r7thlb1f7sjladbwllz 70th Senior National Basketball Championship, Ludhiana: Groups, Fixtures, and Schedule] Yash Matange ([[NBA.com]]), 21 December 2019. Accessed 2 February 2021.</ref> |Tamil Nadu | |||
|<ref name="Gopalakrishnan"/> | |||
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|2020 | |||
|[[Punjab, India|Punjab]] | |||
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|<ref name="Naik"/> | |||
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|2023 | |||
|Tamil Nadu | |||
|[[Railways Sports Promotion Board|Railways]] | |||
|<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-12-10 |title=Tamil Nadu men, Railways women lift National Basketball Championship trophies |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/chandigarh-news/tamil-nadu-men-railways-women-lift-national-basketball-championship-trophies-101702232740279.html |access-date=2024-05-29 |website=Hindustan Times |language=en}}</ref> | |||
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|2024 | |||
|Tamil Nadu | |||
|[[Punjab, India|Punjab]] | |||
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|} | |} | ||
==Notable players== | ==Notable players== | ||
- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player | - Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player | ||
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team at any time | |||
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team at any time | |||
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* {{flagicon|IND}} [[Aravind Annadurai]]<ref name="Gopalakrishnan"/> | * {{flagicon|IND}} [[Aravind Annadurai]]<ref name="Gopalakrishnan"/> | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[ | *[[Mizoram Super League]] | ||
*[[3x3 Pro Basketball League (3BL)|3BL]] | |||
*[[UBA Pro Basketball League]] | *[[UBA Pro Basketball League]] | ||
*[[Indian National Basketball League]] | |||
*[[Elite Pro Basketball League]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 08:20, 12 October 2025
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1948[1] |
| Country | India |
| Most recent champion(s) | Tamil Nadu (2nd title) (2024) |
| TV partner(s) | SportsCast India BFI (YouTube) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 (1948–2022) |
The National Basketball Championship is a professional men's national level basketball tournament, held by the Basketball Federation of India, governing body of basketball in India. The competition is contested among the regional state teams affiliated under the BFI.
The league was the first tier of basketball in the country, but later changed to the 2nd and even 3rd tier (since 2023).[2]
2019 edition[edit | edit source]
2019 marked the 70th time the Indian Senior National Basketball Championship was held. It took place in the Guru Nanak Indoor Stadium.[3]
Punjab won against Tamil Nadu 93-75. The team consisted of Amritpal Singh, Amjyot Singh and Princepal Singh for Punjab and, Jeevanantham Pandi and Aravind Annadurai were among the top adversaries fot Tamil Nadu.
In the semifinals, Punjab’s team secured a 79-67 win over Uttarakhand and Tamil Nadu secured a 65-63 win against Indian Railways.[3]
Championships[edit | edit source]
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Mysore | United Provinces | |
| 2017 | Uttarakhand | ||
| 2018 | Tamil Nadu | ||
| 2019 | Punjab | Tamil Nadu | [3] |
| 2020 | Punjab | [1] | |
| 2023 | Tamil Nadu | Railways | [5] |
| 2024 | Tamil Nadu | Punjab |
Notable players[edit | edit source]
- Set a club record or won an individual award as a professional player
- Played at least one official international match for his senior national team at any time
See also[edit | edit source]
- Mizoram Super League
- 3BL
- UBA Pro Basketball League
- Indian National Basketball League
- Elite Pro Basketball League
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Hoop and the hype: Meet the promising basketball talent knocking on Team India doors Shivani Naik (The Indian Express), 9 January 2020. Accessed 12 January 2021.
- ↑ "Indian National Basketball Championship, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards - asia-basket". www.asia-basket.com. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 70th National Basketball Championship: Punjab men and Railways women repeat as champions Gopalakrishnan R (Sportskeeda), 1 April 2020. Accessed 13 August 2021.
- ↑ 70th Senior National Basketball Championship, Ludhiana: Groups, Fixtures, and Schedule Yash Matange (NBA.com), 21 December 2019. Accessed 2 February 2021.
- ↑ "Tamil Nadu men, Railways women lift National Basketball Championship trophies". Hindustan Times. 10 December 2023. Retrieved 29 May 2024.
- ↑ पिता के बाद अब बेटा खेलेगा सीनियर इंटरनेशनल बास्केटबाल, फीबा एशिया कप के लिए चयन Skand Shukla (Dainik Jagran), 19 February 2020. Accessed 25 February 2021.(in Hindi)
External links[edit | edit source]
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