2023–24 NBL season

The 2023–24 NBL season was the 46th season of the National Basketball League since its establishment in 1979. A total of ten teams contested in the 2023–24 season.

2023–24 NBL season
Logo of the league sponsored by Hungry Jack's
LeagueNational Basketball League
Season2023–24
Duration
  • 28 September 2023 – 18 February 2024
  • 28 February – 4 March 2024
    (play-in tournament)
  • 7–13 March 2024 (semifinals)
  • 17–31 March 2024 (finals)
Number of games140
Number of teams10
TV partner(s)
Regular season
Season championsMelbourne United
Season MVP Bryce Cotton (Perth)
Finals
ChampionsTasmania JackJumpers (1st title)
  Runners-upMelbourne United
SemifinalistsPerth Wildcats
Illawarra Hawks
Finals MVP Jack McVeigh (Tasmania)
Statistical leaders
Points Bryce Cotton (Perth) 23.1
Rebounds Alan Williams (S.E. Melbourne) 10.9
Assists Matthew Dellavedova (Melbourne) 6.0
Efficiency Will Magnay (Tasmania) 70%
Records
Biggest home win38 points
Illawarra 116–78 S.E. Melbourne
(5 January 2024)
Biggest away win55 points
S.E. Melbourne 67–122 Sydney
(17 February 2024)
Highest scoring221 points
Melbourne 115–106 Illawarra
(7 March 2024)
Illawarra 113–108 Melbourne
(10 March 2024)
Lowest scoring134 points
New Zealand 65–69 Illawarra
(19 November 2023)
Winning streak6 games
Melbourne United
(13 October 2023 – 29 October)
Perth Wildcats
(4 November 2023 – 8 December)
(26 December 2023 – 25 January 2024)
Losing streak5 games
S.E. Melbourne Phoenix
(30 December 2023 – 25 January 2024)
Highest attendance16,605 – Sydney SuperDome
Sydney vs New Zealand
(14 January 2024)
Lowest attendance1,923 – Wollongong Entertainment Centre
Illawarra vs Cairns
(26 October 2023)
Total attendance1,097,455
Average attendance7,126
All statistics correct as of 31 March 2024.

Australian broadcast rights to the season are held by ESPN in the third season of a three-year deal. All games are available live on ESPN and the streaming platform Kayo Sports. Network 10 will broadcast two Sunday afternoon games on 10 Peach and 10 Play. In New Zealand, Sky Sport will continue as the official league broadcaster.

As Australia and New Zealand participated in 2025 FIBA Asia Cup qualification, the league took a break during the FIBA international windows of 19–30 November 2023 and 18–28 February 2024.

The Tasmania JackJumpers won their maiden NBL championship after defeating Melbourne United in the Grand Final series, becoming the first Tasmanian NBL champions since Launceston Casino City in 1981.

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