Major Basketball League Malaysia

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Major Basketball League Malaysia
Major Basketball League Malaysia logo.png
Sport Basketball
Founded2017
Organising bodyMalaysia Basketball Association
No. of teams5
Country Malaysia
Confederation FIBA Asia
Most recent
champion(s)
Johor Southern Tigers (1st title)
(2024–25)
Most titlesFarmco Touch Up & NS Matrix Deers (2 titles)
Broadcaster(s)MBL (YouTube)
Level on pyramid1
International cup(s) Basketball Champions League Asia
Related
competitions
MBL D-League

The Major Basketball League (MBL) Malaysia, formerly the Malaysia Pro League (MPL), is the premier professional basketball league in Malaysia founded by the Malaysia Basketball Association (MABA).

Contents

The league also has a farm league which is the MBL Development League. The most notable club in the league is NS Matrix Deers, who also play in the ASEAN Basketball League. The champions of the league are eligible to play for the Basketball Champions League Asia qualifying rounds.

History

In 2013, Malaysia National Basketball League ceased to operate. After four years of absence, MABA created a national level league called Malaysia Pro League. [1]

In 2022, Malaysia Basketball Association announced the establishment of a new professional basketball league called Major Basketball League Malaysia, replacing Malaysia Pro League.

Teams

Results

Men

YearMPL / MBLMPL D-LeagueAgong Cup
ChampionsRunners-upChampionsRunners-upChampionsRunners-up
2024–25Johor Southern TigersPenang Sunrise Youngsters
2023–24 NS Matrix Deers Johor Southern Tigers Negri Sembilan Johor Southern Tigers
2022 NS Matrix Deers Johor Southern Tigers Negri Sembilan Malacca
2020–21Not held
2019Farmco Touch Up NS Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad Red Baron Youth KL Dragons Negri Sembilan [3] Westports Malaysia Dragons
2018PRG Warriors KL Dragons Negri Sembilan [4] Police
2017Farmco Touch Up KL Dragons Basketball Academy

Women

YearMPL WomenAgong Cup
ChampionsRunners-upChampionsRunners-up
2024–25SelangorJohor TigersJohor Tigers NS Matrix
2023–24 NS Matrix Southern Segamat TiarasJohor Tigers NS Matrix
2023 NS Matrix Johor Tigers
2019 NS Matrix Hatchers ValkryiesNegri SembilanSegamat BA
2018 Negri Sembilan Hatchers Sports Club

See also

References

  1. "Malaysia Basketball Association Invigorates a Domestic League". aseansports.
  2. "Malaysia Pro League to roll out in June". dllsports.
  3. "NS empire grows with double sweep in Agong Cup finals". dllsports.[ permanent dead link ]
  4. "Young Negri stop seasoned Police to lift Agong Cup". The Star Online.