NBBF National Division One

Basketball league

NBBF National Division OneOrganising body| Nigerian Basketball Federation (NBBF)

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Country| Nigeria
Confederation| FIBA Africa
Promotion to| Nigerian Premier League
Relegation to| NBBF National Division Two
Current champions| Nile Spartans (1st title)
(2021)

The NBBF National Division One, known as the Total Division One per sponsorship, is the second level basketball league in Nigeria. In 2021, the league consisted of 18 teams divided over two conferences (Savannah and Atlantic).[1] The champions of each season are promoted to the Nigerian Premier League.

The league is named after Total, who in 2018 signed a sponsorship agreement until 2025.[2]

## Teams

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The following teams played in the 2021 season:[1]

### Savannah Conference

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Team  | City / State

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Apa Flames | Benue
Kano Pyramid | Kano
Zamfara Shooters | Zamfara
Yobe Desert Warriors | Yobe
AHIP Giants | Kano
Gombe Jewels | Gombe
Taraba Hurricannes | Taraba
Golden Touch |
Safety Knights |
Nile Spartans | Abuja
Ahmadu Bello University Kings | Zaria

### Atlantic Conference

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Team  | City / State

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Nigerian Air Force Rockets |
OS Lions | Osun
Ebun Comets | Lagos
Police Bombers
Brave Heart |
Oilers | Lagos
Chuba Ikpeazu | Anambra
Enugu Coal City |
Edo Beads | Benin City

## Champions

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Season  | Champions  | Runners-up  | Final score  | MVP  | Ref.

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2016  | Hoops & Read  | NSCDC | 82–60  |  | [3]
2021  | Nile Spartans | Ebun Comets | 74–62  | Nnoruka Francis  | [4]

## References

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1. ^ a b "Basketball: 2021 Total Division One Tips Off In Lagos". The Busy Buddies. 26 June 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
2. ^ "Total to Remain as Nigerian Basketball Leagues Sponsor Till 2025 | Business Post Nigeria". 17 September 2020. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
3. ^ "Hoops & Read Are NBBF Division One Champions - Concise News". 28 November 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
4. ^ "Total/NBBF Division One League: Comets Set For Premier League return". The Busy Buddies. 1 July 2021. Retrieved 12 August 2022.