The Inner City Super League (ICSL) is a South African semi-professional basketball league for men's and women's teams in Greater Johannesburg, as well as other places in Gauteng.[1] It was founded in 2013 and most of the teams participating are based in the Gauteng province. The league has two men's division, one women's division as well as a junior division.[2]
| Founded | 2013 |
|---|---|
| First season | 2013 |
| Country | South Africa |
| Province | Gauteng |
| Region | Greater Johannesburg |
| Divisions | 2 |
| Related competitions | South African National Basketball Championship |
| Current champions | MBB (men's) (2024) Jozi Nuggets (women's) (2024) |
| Most championships | Braamfontein Blues Jozi Nuggets (3 titles each; men's) Phoenix (4 titles; women's) |
The league was founded by players from the Braamfontein Blues. Each season usually runs from February to May.[1] In the men's category, Jozi Nuggets and the Braamfontein Blues are the most successful teams with three titles each. Phoenix is the most decorated women's team with four league titles.[1]
Format
editIn each division, a round-robin system is used for the regular season, after which the top four teams advance to the playoffs. In the men's leagues, there is a promotion and relegation system as the last-ranked team from the Division 1 relegates to the Division 2, while the best team from the D2 is promoted.[1]
Teams
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Division 1edit
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Division 2edit
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Women's
edit| Team |
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| A-Town Queens |
| Celtic's Finest |
| IEE MSA |
| Midrand Heat |
| Jozi Nuggets |
| Sacred Heart College |
| Tshwane University of Technology |
| University of Johannesburg 1st team |
| University of Johannesburg 2nd team |
| Wits University |
| Wits Young Bucks |
Champions
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Division 2edit
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Women's
edit| Season | Champions |
|---|---|
| 2016 | V&J |
| 2017 | Phoenix |
| 2018 | Phoenix |
| 2019 | Phoenix |
| 2020 | Not held |
| 2021 | |
| 2022 | Phoenix |
| 2023 | Corinthians BWA |
| 2024 | Jozi Nuggets[3] |
References
edit- ^ a b c d HLOPHE, ANDILE. "Basketball | Inner City Super League 2024 - SA Sports Press". www.sasportspress.co.za. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ "About – Inner City Super League". icsl.co.za. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
- ^ Hlophe, Andile. "Basketball | Jozi Nuggets Ladies crowned ICSL champions for 2024 - SA Sports Press". www.sasportspress.co.za. Retrieved July 14, 2024.
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