Founded | 2021 |
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First season | 2021 |
Country | South Africa |
Number of teams | 11 |
Current champions | Western Cape Mountaineers (2nd title) (2023) |
Most championships | Western Cape Mountaineers (2 titles) |
CEO | Albert Mokoena |
Website | bnlsa.com |
The Women's Basketball National League (WBNL) is the pre-eminent basketball league for women's basketball teams in South Africa. The league was founded in 2021 after the model of the Basketball National League for men's teams. The league consists of 11 teams.
The Egoli Magic won the inaugural 2021 title. [1] [2]
The following 11 teams play in the 2023 season: [3]
Season | Champions | Runners-up |
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2020–21 | Egoli Magic | Tshwane Suns |
2021 | Tshwane Suns | Western Cape Mountaineers |
2022 | Western Cape Mountaineers | Egoli Magic |
2023 | Western Cape Mountaineers | Tshwane Suns |
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