| Sport | Basketball |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2017 |
| Organising body | Malaysia Basketball Association |
| No. of teams | 6 |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Confederation | FIBA Asia |
| Most recent champion(s) |
NS Matrix Deers (1st title) (2023) |
| Most titles | Farmco Touch Up (2 titles) |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | MBL D-League |
| International cup(s) | Basketball Champions League Asia |
The Major Basketball League (MBL) Malaysia, formerly the Malaysia Pro League (MPL) is the premier professional basketball league in Malaysaia founded by Malaysia Basketball Association (MABA).
The league also has a farm league which is the MBL Development League. The most notable club in the league is NS Matrix Deers, who also play in the ASEAN Basketball League. The champions of the league are eligible to play for the Basketball Champions League Asia qualifying rounds.
History
In 2013, Malaysia National Basketball League ceased to operate. After four years of absence, MABA created a national level league called Malaysia Pro League. [1]
In 2022, Malaysia Basketball Association announced the establishment of a new professional basketball league called Major Basketball League Malaysia, replacing Malaysia Pro League.
Teams
Defunct teams
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MPL women [2]
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Results
Men
| Year | MPL / MBL | MPL D-League | Agong Cup | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | Runners-up | Champions | Runners-up | Champions | Runners-up | |
| 2024 | NS Matrix Deers | Johor Tigers | – | – | Negri Sembilan | Johor Southern Tiger |
| 2020–2023 | Three-year hiatus | |||||
| 2019 | Farmco Touch Up | NS Matrix Concepts Holdings Berhad | Red Baron Youth | KL Dragons | Negri Sembilan [3] | Westports Malaysia Dragons |
| 2018 | – | - | PRG Warriors | KL Dragons | Negri Sembilan [4] | Police |
| 2017 | Farmco Touch Up | KL Dragons Basketball Academy | – | – | – | – |
Women
| Year | MPL Women | Agong Cup | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champions | Runners-up | Champions | Runners-up | |
| 2019 | NS Matrix | Hatchers Valkryies | Negri Sembilan | Segamat BA |
| 2018 | – | – | Negri Sembilan | Hatchers Sports Club |
See also
- Asean Basketball League
- Filbasket
- National Basketball League
- Malaysia men's national basketball team
- Malaysia national under-19 basketball team
- Malaysia national under-17 basketball team
- Malaysia women's national basketball team
- Malaysia women's national under-19 basketball team
- Malaysia women's national under-17 basketball team
- FIBA Asia Champions Cup
References
- ^ "Malaysia Basketball Association Invigorates a Domestic League". aseansports.
- ^ "Malaysia Pro League to roll out in June". dllsports.
- ^ "NS empire grows with double sweep in Agong Cup finals". dllsports.
- ^ "Young Negri stop seasoned Police to lift Agong Cup". The Star Online.
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