The 2019–20 Pro A season, for sponsorships reasons the Jeep Élite, was the 98th season of the Pro A, the top

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league in

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organised by the

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(LNB). It was the third season with

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as main sponsor. The season started on 21 September 2019. On 31 March 2020, the league was suspended until further notice due to the

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. On 27 May 2020, the league was declared void and cancelled. No champion was named for the first time in the history of the league.

Teams

Promotion and relegation

Fos Provence and Antibes Sharks were relegated after the 2018–19 season after the teams ended in the last two places.

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and

Orléans Orléans (;"Orleans"
(US) and Pro B League.

Locations and arenas

Regular season

League table

Results

Statistical leaders

French clubs in European competitions

References

External links

Official website
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LNB Pro A The LNB Pro A, currently known for sponsorship reasons as Betclic Élite, is the top-tier men's professional basketball league in France. The competition has existed since 1921. Since 1987, the Ligue Nationale de Basket has governed the league ...