The Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) Premier League is a basketball league for men's teams in the Khomas Region in Namibia. It is the country's only competitive basketball league and is thus seen as the national top level.[1] The league is organised by the Khomas Basketball Association (KBA), which is located in Windhoek. Because of its high level of competition, teams from other regions have also played in the league, and the Namibian Basketball Federation (NBF) has given the association a mandate to host a national tournament and form a national team.[2]
| Organising body | Khomas Basketball Association |
|---|---|
| Country | Namibia |
| Region | Khomas Region |
| Number of teams | 19 |
| Current champions | UNAM Wolves (2022 Independence Cup) |
The association also hosts an annual Independence Cup, which is held on Namibia's Independence Day.
The winners of each season are eligible to represent Namibia in the Road to BAL.
Format
editThe KBA Premier League starts with a preliminary round in which the teams play in a round-robin format. This is followed by the playoffs, with a best-of-five series in the semi-finals and best-of-seven series in the finals.
Champions
editFinals
edit| Season | Champions | Runners-up | Finals score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | UNAM Rebels | Lions | 90-80 | [10] |
| 2019 | Blackswords | [8] | ||
| 2022 Independence Cup | UNAM Wolves | [9] |
References
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- ^ Sun, Namibian (9 October 2014). "Unam Rebels crowned KBA champions". Namibian Sun. Retrieved 3 October 2023.
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- ^ a b Kamati, Ester (12 November 2019). "Blackswords soar". My Zone. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ a b Iimene, Wilhelmina (23 March 2022). "Namibia: Unam Wolves, Sparks Win Independence Cup". New Era. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ Sun, Namibian (9 October 2014). "Unam Rebels crowned KBA champions". Namibian Sun. Retrieved 21 September 2023.