Balkan International Basketball League

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International basketball league

Balkan International Basketball LeagueCurrent season, competition or edition:
2023–24 BIBL season

BIBL Official Logo

Sport| Basketball
Founded| 2008
No. of teams| Variable by season
Countries| Current countries
Bulgaria
Cyprus
Israel
Kosovo
Montenegro
North Macedonia

Former countries

*  Albania
*  Bosnia and Herzegovina
*  Croatia
*  Greece
*  Kazakhstan
*  Romania
*  Serbia
*  Ukraine

Continent| FIBA Europe (Europe)
Most recent
champion(s)|  Sigal Prishtina (3rd title)
Most titles|  Sigal Prishtina (3 titles)
Broadcaster(s)| RIK 2
sportmedia.tv
YouTube
RTSH
Official website| balkanleague.net

The Balkan International Basketball League (BIBL), also known as the Balkan League and as the Delasport BIBL Balkan League for sponsorship reasons, is a multinational professional basketball league featuring clubs primarily from the Balkans. The league includes teams from countries such as Bulgaria, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Kosovo, Cyprus, and Israel. The most recent league champion is Sigal Prishtina from Kosovo.

The purpose of the Balkan International Basketball League is to provide competitive international play for clubs in the Balkans that might otherwise be unable to participate in international basketball. The league achieves this by providing financial support to all participating clubs to offset the costs associated with international competition.[1] Notably, the league is also the first international league of its kind to include teams from Kosovo.

## Format

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After the 2017–2018 season, the Balkan International Basketball League introduced a new, simplified competition format. Under this format, the competition typically features between 6 and 8 teams. The tournament is divided into two phases: the regular season, where all participating teams play each other in a double round-robin format, both home and away. Following the conclusion of the regular season, the first- and second-placed teams automatically qualify for the Final Four. The third-placed team plays the sixth-placed team, and the fourth-placed team plays the fifth-placed team in home-and-away games to determine which teams will advance to the Final Four. The winning teams from these matchups then advance to the Final Four to compete for that season's BIBL Balkan League championship.[2]

Additionally, at the start of the 2020–2021 season, 12 teams from Israel participated in the league to ensure access to competitive games during the COVID-19 pandemic.[3]

## Championships

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Season | Host |  | Champion | Result | Runner-up | Arena

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2008–09 |  Samokov |  Rilski Sportist | 84–77 |  Feršped Rabotnički | Arena Samokov
2009–10 |  Sofia |  Levski Sofia | 77–65 |  Lovćen | Universiada Hall
2010–11 |  Kavadarci |  Feni Industries | 88–75 |  Rilski Sportist | Jasmin Sports Hall
2011–12 |  Gan Ner |  Hapoel Gilboa Galil | 89–84 |  Levski Sofia | Gan Ner Sports Hall
2012–13 |  Samokov |  Hapoel Gilboa Galil | 87–79 |  Levski Sofia | Arena Samokov
2013–14 |  Pristina |  Levski Sofia | 75–69 |  Hapoel Gilboa Galil | Pallati i Rinisë dhe Sporteve
2014–15 |  Pristina

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Samokov |  Sigal Prishtina | 74−72

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80–71 |  Rilski Sportist | Pallati i Rinisë dhe Sporteve

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Arena Samokov
2015–16 |  Pristina

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Bar |  Sigal Prishtina | 82−68

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68−75 |  Mornar | Pallati i Rinisë dhe Sporteve

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Sportska dvorana Topolica
2016–17 |  Stara Zagora

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Kumanovo |  Beroe | 84−55

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77−73 |  Kumanovo | Obshtinska zala Ivan Vazov

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Sports Hall Kumanovo
2017–18 |  Samokov |  Levski Sofia | 83−72 |  Bashkimi | Arena Samokov
2018–19 |  Tirana |  Blokotehna | 82–68 |  Teuta | Feti Borova Sport Hall
2019–20 | Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic
2020–21 |  Holon |  Hapoel Holon | 91–75 |  Academic Plovdiv | Holon Toto Hall
2021–22 |  Nahariya |  Hapoel Galil Elyon | 86–70 |  Maccabi Haifa | Ein Sara Sport Hall
2022–23 |  Stara Zagora |  Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona | 99−95 |  Peja | Obshtinska zala Ivan Vazov
2023-24 |  Limassol |  Sigal Prishtina | 72−67 |  PAYABL EKA AEL | Nicos Solomonides Arena
2024–25  | Cancelled due to War in Israel

### Titles by club

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| Club | Championships | Runner-ups | Championship years

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1  |  Sigal Prishtina | 3 | —  | 2014–15, 2015–16, 2023−24
2  |  Levski Sofia | 3 | 2  | 2009–10, 2013–14, 2017–18
3  |  Hapoel Gilboa Galil | 2 | 1  | 2011–12, 2012–13
4  |  Rilski Sportist | 1 | 2 | 2008–09
5  |  Feni Industries | 1 | —  | 2010–11
Beroe | 2016–17
Blokotehna | 2018–19
Hapoel Holon | 2020–21
Hapoel Galil Elyon | 2021–22
Hapoel Be'er Sheva/Dimona | 2022–23
10  |  Feršped Rabotnički | — | 1 |
Lovćen
Mornar
Kumanovo
Bashkimi
Teuta
Academic Plovdiv
Maccabi Haifa
Peja
PAYABL EKA AEL

### Titles by country

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| Country | Championships | Runner-ups | Championship years

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1  |  Bulgaria | 5 | 5  | 2008–09, 2009–10, 2013–14, 2016–17, 2017–18
2  |  Israel | 5 | 2 | 2011–12, 2012–13, 2020–21, 2021–22, 2022–23
3  |  Kosovo | 3 | 2 | 2014–15, 2015-16, 2023–24
4  |  North Macedonia | 2 | 2 | 2011-12, 2018-19
5  |  Montenegro | — | 2 |
6  |  Albania | — | 1 |
7  |  Cyprus | — | 1 |

## Clubs (2023-24 season)

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Team  | Arena  | Capacity  | Country

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AEL Limassol B.C. | Nicos Solomonides Arena | 2,500  |  Limassol, CYP
Sigal Prishtina | Pallati I Rinise Dhe Sportheve | 2,800  |  Pristina, KOS
KK Lovćen 1947 | Sportski Center Cetinje | 1,500  |  Lovćen, MNE
KK Pljevlja | Sport Cener Ada | 3,500  |  Pljevlja, MNE
KB Peja | Karakaci Arena | 2,500  |  Peja, KOS

## References

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1. ^ "BIBL 10th season – road from 2008-2009 to 2017-2018".
2. ^ "BIBL 10th season 2017-2018 New Competition System".
3. ^ "Balkan League moving to Israel with the addition of 12 Winner League teams". 2 October 2020.

## External links

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* BIBL Official Website
* Eurobasket.com League Page
* BallinEurope.com Article

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Balkan International Basketball League

Seasons|

* 2008–09
* 2009–10
* 2010–11
* 2011–12
* 2012–13
* 2013–14
* 2014–15
* 2015–16
* 2016–17
* 2017–18
* 2018–19
* 2019–20
* 2020–21
* 2021–22
* 2022–23
* 2023–24

2023–24 teams|

* PAYABL EKA AEL
* Sigal Prishtina
* KK Pljevlja
* KB Peja
* KK Lovćen 1947
* TBA

Former teams|

* Academic Plovdiv
* Balkan Botevgrad
* Barsy Atyrau
* Blokotehna Gevgelija
* Bnei Herzliya
* Cuadripol Brașov
* Dinamo București
* Đuro Đaković
* Euroins Cherno More
* Feni Industries
* Hapoel Eilat
* Hapoel Haifa
* Hapoel Jerusalem
* Hapoel Galil Elyon
* Hapoel Gilboa Galil
* Hapoel Holon
* Hapoel Tel Aviv
* Ibar Rožaje
* Ironi Nahariya
* Ironi Ness Ziona
* Karpoš Sokoli
* Kavala
* Kožuv
* Kumanovo 2009
* Lovćen
* Maccabi Haifa
* Maccabi Rishon eZion
* Mega Hypo Leasing
* Metalac Valjevo
* Mornar Bar
* Mureș
* Napredak Kruševac
* Navico Akademija FMP
* OKK Beograd
* Prishtina
* Rabotnički
* Radnički 034 Group
* Rilski Sportist
* SCM Craiova
* Spartak Pleven
* Steaua București
* Sutjeska Nikšić
* Swisslion Takovo
* Teodo Tivat
* Teuta Durrës
* TFT Skopje
* Timișoara
* Tirana
* Torus
* Trepça
* Ulcinj
* Vllaznia
* Zrinjski Mostar

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Men's basketball leagues

* FIBA
* FIBA Intercontinental Cup
* National Basketball Association
* NBA vs. international teams
* NBA vs. EuroLeague
* NBA vs. NBL Australia

Africa|

* Algeria
* Angola
* 2nd
* Benin
* Botswana
* Burundi
* Cameroon
* Central African Republic
* Comoros
* Egypt
* Guinea
* Ivory Coast
* Kenya
* Liberia
* Libya
* Madagascar
* Malawi
* Mali
* Morocco
* Mozambique
* Namibia
* Nigeria
* 2nd
* Rwanda
* 2nd
* Senegal
* 2nd
* Seychelles
* South Africa
* BNL
* National
* Tanzania
* Tunisia
* 2nd
* Uganda
* Zambia
* Zimbabwe

Americas|

* Argentina
* 2nd
* Bolivia
* Brazil
* 2nd
* Canada
* NBA G League
* BSL
* CEBL
* Chile
* Colombia
* Cuba
* Dominican Republic (Torneo Superior de Baloncesto)
* Ecuador
* El Salvador
* Mexico
* CIBACOPA
* NBA G League
* Nicaragua
* Panama
* Paraguay
* Peru
* Puerto Rico
* United States
* ABA
* NBA G League
* TBL
* Uruguay
* Venezuela

Asia|

* Bahrain
* China
* NBL
* Hong Kong
* India
* Indonesia
* Iran
* Iraq
* Japan
* Jordan
* Kazakhstan
* Kuwait
* Lebanon
* Malaysia
* Mongolia
* Oman
* Philippines
* PBA
* PBA D-League
* MPBL
* NBL–Pilipinas
* PSL
* Qatar
* Saudi Arabia
* Singapore
* South Korea
* Syria
* Taiwan
* P. League+
* TPBL
* SBL
* Thailand
* United Arab Emirates
* Vietnam

Europe|

* Albania
* 2nd
* Austria
* 2nd
* Armenia
* Azerbaijan
* Belarus
* Belgium
* Bosnia and Herzegovina
* 2nd – RS
* Bulgaria
* Croatia
* 2nd
* Cyprus
* North
* Czech Republic
* Denmark
* Estonia
* Finland
* 2nd
* France
* 2nd
* 3rd
* Georgia
* Germany
* 2nd
* 3rd
* Great Britain
* England
* Scotland
* Greece
* 2nd
* Hungary
* Iceland
* Ireland
* Israel
* 2nd
* 3rd
* Italy
* 2nd
* 3rd
* Kosovo
* 2nd
* Latvia
* Lithuania
* 2nd
* 3rd
* Luxembourg
* Moldova
* Montenegro
* Netherlands
* North Macedonia
* Norway
* Poland
* 2nd
* Portugal
* 2nd
* Romania
* Russia
* 2nd
* Serbia
* 2nd
* 3rd
* 4th
* Slovakia
* Slovenia
* Spain
* 2nd
* 3rd
* Sweden
* 2nd
* 3rd
* Switzerland
* 2nd
* Turkey
* 2nd
* 3rd
* Ukraine
* 2nd

Oceania|

* Australia
* New Zealand

International
tournaments|

| Africa|

* Basketball Africa League
* Arab Club Basketball Championship
* East Africa Basketball Championship Cup

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Americas|

* FIBA Champions League Americas
* FIBA South American League

Asia|

* Basketball Champions League Asia
* East Asia Super League
* West Asia Super League
* Arab Club Basketball Championship
* AsiaBasket

Europe|

* EuroLeague
* EuroCup
* FIBA Champions League
* FIBA Europe Cup
* Adriatic League
* 2nd
* Alpe Adria Cup
* Balkan League
* Caucasus Basketball League
* European North Basketball League
* Latvian–Estonian Basketball League
* Liga Unike
* VTB United League

Defunct
tournaments|

| Africa|

* FIBA Africa Basketball League

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Americas|

* FIBA Americas League
* Pan American Championship
* South American Championship
* Torneo InterLigas
* Argentina
* Brazil
* Chile
* Canada
* NBLC
* United States
* ABA
* CBA
* USBL
* Uruguay

Asia|

* ABA Club Championship
* ASEAN League
* WABA Champions Cup
* Japan
* bj league
* NBL
* NBDL
* JBL
* Taiwan
* Chinese Basketball Alliance
* T1 League

Europe|

* SuproLeague
* Saporta Cup
* Korać Cup
* EuroChallenge
* EuroCup Challenge
* Baltic League
* Central European League
* Latin Cup
* North European League
* Czechoslovakia
* England
* Russia
* Serbia and Montenegro
* 2nd
* Spain
* Soviet Union
* Turkey
* Yugoslavia
* 2nd

* Category

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Balkan sports championships

Team sports|

* Basketball
* Women's basketball
* Football
* Youth football
* Women's football
* Ice hockey
* Indoor hockey
* Volleyball
* Women's volleyball

Individual sports|

* Athletics
* Outdoor
* Indoor
* Cross country
* Half Marathon
* Masters
* Badminton
* Bodybuilding
* Bowling
* Canoe-Kayak
* Chess
* Cycling
* Equestrian
* Fencing
* Golf
* Gymnastics
* Judo
* Karate
* Kickboxing
* Kurash
* Muaythai
* Rowing
* Sambo
* Sailing
* Snooker
* Swimming
* Table Tennis
* Tennis
* Taekwondo
* Triathlon
* Weightlifting
* Wrestling
* Wushu

Club sports|

* Club Ice Hockey
* Club Football
* Club Basketball
* Women's Club Basketball
* Club Volleyball

Awards|

* BTA Best Balkan Athlete of the Year

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