Azerbaijan Basketball League facts for kids
| Founded | 1993 |
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| First season | 1993–94 |
| Country | Azerbaijan |
| Confederation | FIBA Europe |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Current champions | Sabah (1st title) (2022–23) |
| Most championships | NTD Baku (9 titles) |
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The Azerbaijan Basketball League (also called Azərbaycan Basketbol Liqası in Azerbaijani) is the main professional basketball league for men in Azerbaijan. It's where the best basketball teams in the country compete! The Azerbaijan Basketball Federation is in charge of running the league.
Teams in the League
Want to know which teams play in the Azerbaijan Basketball League? Here's a list of the clubs that competed in the 2022–23 season.
| Team Name | City |
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| Gəncə Ganja | Ganja |
| Neftçi | Baku |
| NTD İndigo | Xaçmaz |
| Şəki BK | Şəki |
| Sabah | Absheron, Baku |
| Serhedçi | Baku |
| Xırdalan | Baku |
| Cəlilabad BK | Cəlilabad |
| Xəzri BK | Baku |
| Sumqayıt BK | Sumqayıt |
League Champions: Who Won Each Year?
The Azerbaijan Basketball League has been around since 1993. Many teams have fought hard to win the championship title. Here's a look at all the past winners!
| Year | Champions | Score | Runner-up |
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| 1993–94 | Mahsul Baku | ||
| 1994–95 | Mahsul Baku | ||
| 1995–96 | Mahsul Baku | ||
| 1996–97 | Anarbank Baku | ||
| 1997–98 | Azans Baku | ||
| 1998–99 | Azans Baku | ||
| 1999–2000 | Bakılı | ||
| 2000–01 | Qarb Universiteti | ||
| 2001–02 | NTD Baku | ||
| 2002–03 | Gala Baku | ||
| 2003–04 | Gala Baku | ||
| 2004–05 | Gala Baku | ||
| 2005–06 | Gala Baku | ||
| 2006–07 | NTD Baku | ||
| 2007–08 | NTD Baku | ||
| 2008–09 | NTD Baku | ||
| 2009–10 | NTD Baku | ||
| 2010–11 | NTD Baku | 2–0 | Gala Baku |
| 2011–12 | Gala Baku | 3–1 | NTD Baku |
| 2012–13 | Gala Baku | 2–0 | Gyandzha |
| 2013–14 | Gala Baku | League | Şəki |
| 2014–15 | Gala Baku | 2–1 | Aztop Baku |
| 2015–16 | Aztop Baku | 2–0 | NTD Baku |
| 2016–17 | NTD Baku | 2–0 | 80–ies |
| 2017–18 | NTD Baku | 2–0 | 80–ies |
| 2018–19 | NTD Baku | 2–0 | Aztop Baku |
| 2019–20 | Zirvə Astara | – | Atom |
| 2020–21 | Cancelled | ||
| 2021–22 | Cancelled | ||
| 2022–23 | Sabah | 3–2 | Gəncə Ganja |
Top Teams: Most Wins in the League
Some teams have won the championship more times than others. Here's a list showing which clubs have been the most successful in the Azerbaijan Basketball League. Teams in bold are currently playing in the top division.
| Club | Wins | Runner-up | Years Won |
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| NTD Baku |
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2002, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2017, 2018, 2019 |
| Gala Baku |
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2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Mahsul Baku |
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1994, 1995, 1996 |
| Azans Baku |
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1998, 1999 |
| Aztop Baku |
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2016 |
| Anarbank Baku |
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1997 |
| Bakılı |
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2000 |
| Qarb Universiteti |
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2001 |
| Zirve Astara |
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2020 |
| Sabah |
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2023 |
| 80–ies |
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| Gyandzha |
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| Şəki |
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| Atom |
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| Gəncə Ganja |
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