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2024 NBBF Premier League

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2024 NBBF Premier League
LeagueNigerian Premier League
SportBasketball
Duration25 October – 3 November 2024 (first phase)
13 – 19 November 2024 (Final Eight)
Number of teams16
Conference Eight
Final Four
Seasons
2025 →

The 2024 NBBF Premier League will be the 23rd season of the NBBF Premier League, the top-flight basketball league in Nigeria organised by the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF). The season began on 25 October 2024.[1] The champions will qualify directly for the 2025 BAL season.[2]

The Rivers Hoopers are the defending champions.

Format

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The number of teams was decreased to sixteen, and there were only two phases this season, the first phase and the final eight.

First phase

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The Atlantic Conference will be played in Benin City, while the Savannah Conference will be played in Jos, from 25 October to 3 November 2024.[1]

Final Eight

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The Final Eight will be played from 13 to 19 November 2024.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Rivers Hoopers begin Premier B'ball League title defence Oct.25". The Nation. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  2. ^ Kolawole, Hashim (24 October 2023). "2023 NBBF Premier Basketball League Tips Off with Host Cities Revealed | Sports247 Nigeria". Retrieved 26 October 2023.