The Czech Republic National Basketball League (NBL) () is the top-tier level professional

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league in the

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. It is run by the Asociace Ligových Klubů. The league operates under a

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system. The bottom two NBL teams from each season's standings are relegated to the 2nd-tier level 1. Liga, while the top two 1. Liga teams from each season's standings are promoted to the NBL. ERA Nymburk has won the most titles with 19.

Logos

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NBL" 1998–2014.) NBL Czech Republic logo.png , (The current sponsorship logo of the league, named "Kooperativa NBL" 2014–present.)

Teams

The following are the teams in the 2023–24 season: * Armex Děčín *

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* ERA Nymburk * Geosan Kolín * KVIS Pardubice *

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* Olomoucko *

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* Srsni Pisek *

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Performance by club

All–time national champions

''Total number of national champions won by Czech clubs. Table includes titles won during the

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(1929–1993).''

Playoff Finals

The champion is determined in a playoff, with the bottom two teams getting sent to the 1. liga.

References

External links

Official Website

Eurobasket.com League Profile
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