Women's Basketball National League
Women's basketball league in South Africa
Founded | 2021; 3 years ago (2021) |
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First season | 2021 |
Country | South Africa |
Number of teams | 11 |
Current champions | Western Cape Mountaineers (2nd title) (2023) |
Most championships | Western Cape Mountaineers (2 titles) |
CEO | Albert Mokoena |
Website | bnlsa.com |
The Women's Basketball National League (WBNL) is the pre-eminent basketball league for women's basketball teams in South Africa. The league was founded in 2021 after the model of the Basketball National League for men's teams. The league consists of 11 teams.
The Egoli Magic won the inaugural 2021 title.[1][2]
Teams
The following 11 teams play in the 2023 season:[3]
Team | Location |
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Eastern Cape Windbreakers | Eastern Cape |
Egoli Magic | Gauteng |
Free State Warriors | Free State |
KwaZulu Marlins | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
Limpopo Pride | Limpopo |
Mpumalanga Rhinos | Mpumalanga |
Northern Cape Zebras | Northern Cape |
North West Eagles | North West |
Soweto Panthers | Gauteng |
Tshwane Suns | Gauteng |
Western Cape Mountaineers | Western Cape |
Champions
Season | Champions | Runners-up |
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2020–21 | Egoli Magic | Tshwane Suns |
2021 | Tshwane Suns | Western Cape Mountaineers |
2022 | Western Cape Mountaineers | Egoli Magic |
2023 | Western Cape Mountaineers | Tshwane Suns |
References
- ^ "Basketball National League 2021, News, Teams, Scores, Stats, Standings, Awards - afrobasket". www.afrobasket.com. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
- ^ "African Basketball News, Scores, Stats, Analysis, Standings". www.afrobasket.com. Retrieved 2022-08-20.
- ^ "Teams". BNLSA at Geniussports. Retrieved 2023-12-30.
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Basketball National League - South Africa
- Cape Town Eagles
- Cape Town Kings
- Cape Town Tigers
- Duzi Royals
- Eastern Cape Windbreakers
- Pretoria Suns