2015–16 Liga Nacional de Básquet season

The 2015–16 Liga Nacional de Básquet season was the 32nd season of the top professional basketball league in Argentina. The regular season started on 22 September 2015 and the defending champions were Club Atlético Quimsa. The finals were contested between San Lorenzo and La Unión, with San Lorenzo winning their first league title on 23 June 2016.

Liga Nacional de Básquet
Season2015–16
Dates22 September 2015 – 1 May 2016
(regular season)
6 May – 23 June 2016 (playoffs)
Number of games560 (Regular season)
34–57 (Playoffs)
Number of teams20
TV partner(s)TyC Sports
Regular season
FIBA Americas LeagueSan Lorenzo
La Unión
Liga SudamericanaCiclista Olímpico
Gimnasia y Esgrima (CR)
Weber Bahía Basket
Season MVPUnited States Justin Williams
PromotedInstituto de Córdoba
Ferro Carril Oeste
RelegatedJuventud Sionista
Finals
ChampionsSan Lorenzo
  Runners-upLa Unión
SemifinalistsWeber Bahía Basket
Ciclista Olímpico
Finals MVPArgentina Walter Herrmann
Statistical leaders
Points United States Walter Baxley 23.7
Rebounds United States Dwayne Jones 13.2
Assists Argentina Franco Balbi 6.2

Promotions and relegations

Torneo Nacional de Ascenso Champions from the previous season Instituto de Córdoba and runners-up 9 de Julio de Río Tercero were promoted. The latter, however, merged with newly reformed San Lorenzo, one of the founding teams of the original League, marking this their official return to the top tier.[1] Another team that made its return was Ferro Carril Oeste, one of the powerhouses of the 80s and the inaugural Champion. The club purchased their league spot from Ciclista Juninense, whose financial situation made it impossible for them to keep competing at the top level, and returned to the Torneo Nacional de Ascenso.[2] At the end of the season, Juventud Sionista was relegated after losing the playoff series against Lanús.

Clubs

Team City Arena Capacity
Argentino de JunínJunínEl Fortín de las Morochas1,465
AtenasCórdobaCarlos Cerutti3,730
Bahía BasketBahía BlancaOsvaldo Casanova3,950
Boca JuniorsBuenos AiresLuis Conde2,000
Ciclista OlímpicoLa BandaLuis Conde2,000
Estudiantes ConcordiaConcordiaGigante Verde1,610
Ferro Carril OesteBuenos AiresEstadio Héctor Etchart4,500
Gimnasia y Esgrima (Comodoro Rivadavia)Comodoro RivadaviaSocios Fundadores2,276
Instituto (Córdoba)CórdobaAngel Sandrin2,000
Juventud SionistaParanáEstadio Moisés Flesler2,100
LanúsLanúsAntonio Rotili4,000
LibertadSunchalesEl Hogar de los Tigres4,000
Obras SanitariasBuenos AiresEstadio Obras3,100
PeñarolMar del PlataIslas Malvinas8,000
QuilmesMar del PlataOnce Unidos3,000
QuimsaSantiago del EsteroEstadio Ciudad5,200
Regatas CorrientesCorrientesJosé Jorge Contte4,000
San LorenzoBuenos AiresEstadio Héctor Etchart4,500
San Martín de CorrientesCorrientesRaúl A. Ortiz2,500
La UniónFormosaCincuentenario4,500

Regular season

North Conference

Pos Team Pld W L PCT Qualification or relegation
1 Ciclista Olímpico 56 36 20 .643 Conference semifinals
2 La Unión 56 31 25 .554
3 Quimsa 56 31 25 .554 Conference quarterfinals
4 Libertad 56 31 25 .554
5 San Martín de Corrientes 56 28 28 .500
6 Regatas Corrientes 56 27 29 .482
7 Estudiantes Concordia 56 27 29 .482
8 Atenas 56 26 30 .464
9 Instituto (Córdoba) 56 23 33 .411
10 Juventud Sionista 56 20 36 .357 Relegation playoffs
Source:

South Conference

Pos Team Pld W L PCT Qualification or relegation
1 Gimnasia y Esgrima (Comodoro Rivadavia) 56 33 23 .589 Conference semifinals
2 Peñarol 56 32 24 .571
3 Bahía Basket 56 31 25 .554 Conference quarterfinals
4 San Lorenzo 56 30 26 .536
5 Obras Sanitarias 56 28 28 .500
6 Argentino de Junín 56 26 30 .464
7 Ferro Carril Oeste 56 26 30 .464
8 Quilmes 56 25 31 .446
9 Boca Juniors 56 25 31 .446
10 Lanús 56 24 32 .429 Relegation playoffs
Source:

Playoffs

Championship playoffs

Quarterfinals Semifinals Conference Finals Championship finals
            
N1 Ciclista Olímpico 3
N4 Libertad 1
N4 Libertad 3
N5 San Martín (Corrientes) 2
N1 Ciclista Olímpico 2
North Conference
N2 La Unión 3
N2 La Unión 3
N6 Regatas Corrientes 1
N3 Quimsa 0
N6 Regatas Corrientes 3
N2 La Unión 0
S4 San Lorenzo 4
S2 Peñarol 1
S3 Bahía Basket 3
S3 Bahía Basket 3
S6 Argentino de Junín 2
S3 Bahía Basket 1
South Conference
S4 San Lorenzo 3
S1 Gimnasia y Esgrima (Comodoro Rivadavia) 1
S4 San Lorenzo 3
S4 San Lorenzo 3
S5 Obras Sanitarias 0

Relegation playoffs

Finals
   
S10 Lanús 3
N10 Juventud Sionista 1

Clubs in international competitions

TeamCompetitionProgress
QuimsaFIBA Americas LeagueQuarterfinals
Gimnasia IndaloGroup stage
San Martín de CorrientesLiga Sudamericana de BásquetbolRunners-up
Obras SanitariasSemifinals
QuilmesSemifinals

Awards

Yearly Awards

References

  1. Oficial: San Lorenzo confirmó la fusión y está en la Liga, Básquet Plus. Retrieved 8 May 2017. (in Spanish)
  2. Fin de la novela: Ferro jugará la Liga Nacional, Básquet Plus. Retrieved 8 May 2017. (in Spanish)
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