Zambia Basketball League
The Zambia Basketball League is the first tier basketball league of Zambia. The league currently consists of 10 teams.[1] It is organised by the Zambia Basketball Association (ZBA). In the past, the league was sponsored by Sprite and was named the Sprite ZBA.
| Organising body | Zambia Basketball Association (ZBA) |
|---|---|
| Country |  Zambia |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| International cup(s) | Basketball Africa League (BAL) |
| Current champions | Munali Suns (1st title) (2023) |
| Most championships | Matero Magic (10 titles) |
The champions of the league are able to play in the qualifying rounds of the Basketball Africa League (BAL).
Teams
- Matero Magic
- UNZA Pacers
- Munali Suns
- Lusaka City Council Looters
- Hawks
- Green Buffaloes
- Bulldogs
- Green Eagles
- Napsa Hurricanes
- Nishati Denvers
Champions
| Year | Champions | Runners-up | Score | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Heroes Play United | |||
| 2004 | Matero Magic | |||
| 2012–13 | UNZA Pacers | Napsa Hurricanes | 2–1 | [2] |
| 2013 | Matero Magic | [3] | ||
| 2013–14 | ||||
| 2014–15 | Matero Magic | UNZA Pacers | 3–1 | [4] |
| 2015–16 | Matero Magic | Green Buffaloes | 3–1 | [5] |
| 2016–17 | ||||
| 2017–18 | UNZA Pacers | |||
| 2018–19 | ||||
| 2019–20 | Matero Magic | Munali Suns | 3–2 | |
| 2021–22 | Matero Magic | Napsa Hurricanes | 2–1 | [6] |
| 2022–23 | Munali Suns | Matero Warriors | 2–1 | [7] |
Titles by team
| Team | Titles | Years won |
|---|---|---|
| Matero Magic | 10 | 2004, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2020, 2022 |
| UNZA Pacers | 2 | 2013, 2018 |
| Munali Suns | 1 | 2023 |
| Heroes Play United | 1 | 2003 |
Most Valuable Player
| Year | Player | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2013[2] | Joshua Kupa | UNZA Pacers |
References
- "Zambian Basketball". www.afrobasket.com. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- Chaile, Grace (30 December 2013). "Pacers retain Sprite basketball title". Times of Zambia. Retrieved 23 September 2021.
- Chill, Grace (3 December 2013). "Zambia: Metro Magic Are ZBA Champs". Allafrica.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- "Division I Basketball 2014-2015". Afrobasket.com. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- Lukhanda, Samuel (14 February 2016). "Magic retain Sprite crown". Times of Zambia. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- "Magic in uncharted territory after playoff win". Zambia Daily Mail. 5 April 2022. Retrieved 7 August 2022.
- "Road to BAL: Get to know the teams drawn in Group D". FIBA.basketball. 29 September 2023. Retrieved 29 September 2023.
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