National Basketball League

The National Basketball League is the premier basketball competition in the southern hemisphere, currently contested by eight teams with seven in Australia and one based in New Zealand. The inaugural season commenced in 1979, originally being played in the winter season. The competition was moved in 1998 to play in the summer season to avoid conflicting with Australia’s football codes. The LK Group commitment is set to drive an ambitious growth program, with a focus on the delivery of a compelling entertainment product, fan engagement and national marketing campaigns, contested by eight teams with seven in Australia and one based in New Zealand. The inaugural season commenced in 1979, originally being played in the winter season. The competition was moved in 1998 to play in the summer season to avoid conflicting with Australia’s football codes.
Dave Stevenson
Chief Executive Officer
“During my discussions with Larry, it’s clear his appetite for more growth and success here and internationally is insatiable, and his enthusiasm for basketball is undeniable. The opportunity to join the NBL at this particular time was impossible for me to turn down as there’s clearly been a revival of professional basketball in Australia and New Zealand under Larry and his executive team’s leadership.”