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| Organising body | NBBF |
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| Founded | 2000 |
| First season | 2000–01 |
| Country | Norway |
| Confederation | FIBA Europe |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Domestic cup(s) | Norwegian Cup |
| Current champions | Gimle (2nd title) (2021–22) |
| Most championships | Asker Aliens (5 titles) |
| Website | www |
Basketligaen Norge, better known as BLNO is Norway's premier professional men's basketball league. It was established in 2000. The competition is organised by the Norwegian Basketball Federation (NBBF).
| Team | City | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Ammerud | Oslo | Apallokka |
| Asker Aliens | Asker | Vollenhallen |
| Bærum | Bærum | Rykkinnhallen |
| Centrum Tigers | Oslo | Vulkanhallen |
| Frøya | Bergen | Frøya Idrettspark |
| Fyllingen | Bergen | Framohallen |
| Gimle | Bergen | Gimlehallen |
| Kongsberg Miners | Kongsberg | Kongsberghallen |
| Nidaros Jets | Trondheim | Husebyhallen |
| Tromsø Storm | Tromsø | Tromsøhallen |
| Club | First season in top division | Number of seasons in top division | Top division titles | Last title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Bulldogs | 2001–02 | 1 | – | n/a |
| Bærums Verk Jets | 2000–01 | 5 | 1 | 2003–04 |
| Fjellhamar Stallions | 2006–07 | 3 | – | n/a |
| Frøya Ambassadors | 2002–03 | 3 | – | n/a |
| Harstad Vikings | 2000–01 | 10 | 1 | 2005–06 |
| Kongsberg Penguins | 2000–01 | 7 | – | n/a |
| Kristiansand Pirates | 2000–01 | 9 | – | n/a |
| Langhus | 2011–12 | 1 | – | n/a |
| Oslo Kings | 2000–01 | 2 | 1 | 2000–01 |
| Ulriken Eagles | 2000–01 | 11 | 2 | 2008–09 |
| Vålerenga Kings | 2002–03 | 1 | – | n/a |
| Season | Champion | Result | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–01 | Oslo Kings | 3–2 | Kongsberg Penguins |
| 2001–02 | Asker Aliens | 3–0 | Kongsberg Penguins |
| 2002–03 | Asker Aliens | 3–0 | Harstad Vikings |
| 2003–04 | Bærum Basket | 3–2 | Harstad Vikings |
| 2004–05 | Asker Aliens | 3–0 | Harstad Vikings |
| 2005–06 | Harstad Vikings | 3–2 | Asker Aliens |
| 2006–07 | Ulriken Eagles | 3–1 | Harstad Aliens |
| 2007–08 | Asker Aliens | 3–0 | Harstad Vikings |
| 2008–09 | Ulriken Eagles | 3–2 | Tromsø Storm |
| 2009–10 | Asker Aliens | 3–1 | Tromsø Storm |
| 2010–11 | Bærum | 3–2 | Tromsø Storm |
| 2011–12 | Frøya | 80–78 | Asker Aliens |
| 2012–13 | Bærum | 81–65 | Tromsø Storm |
| 2013–14 | Gimle | 102–68 | Ammerud |
| 2014–15 | Asker Aliens | 81–75 | Bærum |
| 2015–16 | Centrum Tigers | 85–71 | Tromsø Storm |
| 2016–17 | Centrum Tigers | 87–74 | Gimle |
| 2017–18 | Kongsberg Miners | 2–1 | Asker Aliens |
| 2018–19 | Kongsberg Miners | 2–1 | Gimle |
| 2019–20 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||
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| 2021–22 | Gimle | 3–1 | Bærum |
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| Year | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | Stian Mjos | PG |  Norway | Bærum Basket |
| 2012–13 | Gerald Walace | F |  United States | Tromsø Storm |
| 2015–16 | Mike Bruesewitz | F | United States | Bærum Basket |
| 2016–17 | Juan Ferrales | PG | United States | Kongsberg Miners |
| 2017–18 | Aksel Bolin | F | Norway | Asker Aliens |
| 2020-21 | Devin Gilligan | G | United States | Froya Basket |
| Year | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
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| 2011–12 | Miilah Kombat | F | Norway | Frøya Basket |
| 2013–14 | Audun Eskeland | PG | Norway | Gimle Basket |
| 2014–15 | Anders Stien | SG | Norway | Asker Aliens |
| 2015–16 | Roy Nwachukwu | F | Norway | Centrum Tigers |
| 2016–17 | Aksel Bolin | F | Norway | Centrum Tigers |
| 2017–18 | Brian Voelkel | F |  Ireland | Kongsberg Miners |
| Year | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | Magnus Midtvedt | G | Norway | Asker Aliens |
| 2012–13 | Marko Lepovic | SG |  Serbia | Centrum Tigers |
| 2014–15 | Johannes Dolven | F | Norway | Bærum Basket |
| 2015–16 | Harald Eika Frey | PG | Norway | Centrum Tigers |
| 2016–17 | Lars Fredrik Espe | PG | Norway | Gimle |
| 2017–18 | Mikal Gjerde | SG | Norway | Kongsberg Miners |
| Year | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
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| 2011–12 | Anthony Lee-Ingram | F | United States | Asker Aliens |
| 2012–13 | Delano Thomas | PF | United States | Gimle |
| 2015–16 | Eric Gilchrese | G | United States | Ammerud Basket |
| 2016–17 | Eric Gilchrese | G | United States | Bærum Basket |
| 2017–18 | Fred Thomas | G | United States | Kongsberg Miners |
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