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| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| No. of teams | 10 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Continent | FIBA Europe (Europe) |
| Level on pyramid | 2nd Tier (Switzerland) |
| Promotion to | SB League Women |
| Relegation to | NL1 Women |
| Official website | swiss |
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