LNB Élite
The LNB Élite, currently known for sponsorship reasons as Betclic Élite, is the top-tier men's professional basketball league in France. The competition has existed since 1921. Since 1987, the Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB) has governed the league.
| Current season, competition or edition: 2023–24 Pro A season | |
| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1921 |
| Administrator | LNB |
| No. of teams | 18 |
| Countries | France (17 teams) Monaco (1 team) |
| Confederation | FIBA Europe |
| Most recent champion(s) | AS Monaco (1st title) (2022–23) |
| Most titles | ASVEL (21 titles) |
| TV partner(s) | La Chaîne L'Equipe Sport en France Fanseat (select foreign markets) NBA App |
| Relegation to | Pro B |
| Domestic cup(s) | French Cup Leaders Cup |
| International cup(s) | EuroLeague EuroCup Champions League FIBA Europe Cup |
| Official website | LNB Pro A |
Formerly known as the LNB Pro A, each season consists of 18 teams. The bottom two placed teams from each season are relegated to the second tier level Pro B. The winner of the play-offs of the league are crowned the French national champions.
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