Basketligaen Norge
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| Organising body | NBBF |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1974 |
| First season | 1974–75 |
| Country | Norway |
| Confederation | FIBA Europe |
| Number of teams | 10 |
| Level on pyramid | 1 |
| Relegation to | 1. divisjon |
| Domestic cup(s) | Norwegian Cup |
| Current champions | Gimle (3rd title) (2022–23) |
| Most championships | Asker Aliens (5 titles) |
| Website | www |
Basketligaen Norge, better known as BLNO, is a professional men's basketball league in Norway. It was established in 2000 following the rebranding of the former premier division Hovedserien (1974–2000). The competition is organised by the Norwegian Basketball Federation (NBBF). It is played with a regular season and playoff format.
Current teams (2023–24)
| Team | City | Arena |
|---|---|---|
| Ammerud | Oslo | Apallokka |
| Asker Aliens | Asker | Vollenhallen |
| Bærum | Bærum | Rykkinnhallen |
| Centrum Tigers | Oslo | Vulkanhallen |
| Frøya | Bergen | Frøya Idrettspark |
| Fyllingen | Framohallen | |
| Gimle | Gimlehallen | |
| Kongsberg Miners | Kongsberg | Kongsberghallen |
| Nidaros Jets | Trondheim | Trondheim Spektrum |
| Tromsø Storm | Tromsø | Tromsøhallen |
Former teams
| Club |
First season in top division |
Number of seasons in top division |
Top division titles |
Last title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergen Bulldogs | 2001–02 | 1 | – | n/a |
| Bærums Verk Jets | 2000–01 | 5 | 1 | 2003–04 |
| Fjellhamar Stallions | 2006–07 | 3 | – | n/a |
| Frøya Ambassadors | 2002–03 | 3 | – | n/a |
| Harstad Vikings | 2000–01 | 10 | 1 | 2005–06 |
| Kongsberg Penguins | 2000–01 | 7 | – | n/a |
| Kristiansand Pirates | 2000–01 | 9 | – | n/a |
| Langhus | 2011–12 | 1 | – | n/a |
| Oslo Kings | 2000–01 | 2 | 1 | 2000–01 |
| Ulriken Eagles | 2000–01 | 11 | 2 | 2008–09 |
| Vålerenga Kings | 2002–03 | 1 | – | n/a |
Finals
| Season | Champion | Result | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000–01 | Oslo Kings | 3–2 | Kongsberg Penguins |
| 2001–02 | Asker Aliens | 3–0 | Kongsberg Penguins |
| 2002–03 | Asker Aliens | 3–0 | Harstad Vikings |
| 2003–04 | Bærum Basket | 3–2 | Harstad Vikings |
| 2004–05 | Asker Aliens | 3–0 | Harstad Vikings |
| 2005–06 | Harstad Vikings | 3–2 | Asker Aliens |
| 2006–07 | Ulriken Eagles | 3–1 | Harstad Vikings |
| 2007–08 | Asker Aliens | 3–0 | Harstad Vikings |
| 2008–09 | Ulriken Eagles | 3–2 | Tromsø Storm |
| 2009–10 | Asker Aliens | 3–1 | Tromsø Storm |
| 2010–11 | Bærum | 3–2 | Tromsø Storm |
| 2011–12 | Frøya | 80–78 | Asker Aliens |
| 2012–13 | Bærum | 81–65 | Tromsø Storm |
| 2013–14 | Gimle | 102–68 | Ammerud |
| 2014–15 | Asker Aliens | 81–75 | Bærum |
| 2015–16 | Centrum Tigers | 85–71 | Tromsø Storm |
| 2016–17 | Centrum Tigers | 87–74 | Gimle |
| 2017–18 | Kongsberg Miners | 2–1 | Asker Aliens |
| 2018–19 | Kongsberg Miners | 2–1 | Gimle |
| 2019–20 | Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic | ||
| 2020–21 | |||
| 2021–22 | Gimle | 3–1 | Bærum |
| 2022–23 | Gimle | 3–1 | Frøya Ambassadors |
| 2022–23 | Fyllingen BBK | 3–0 | Bærum |
Awards
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Most Valuable Player
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Finals MVP
| Year | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | Miilah Kombat | F | File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Frøya Basket |
| 2013–14 | Audun Eskeland | PG | File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Gimle Basket |
| 2014–15 | Anders Stien | SG | File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Asker Aliens |
| 2015–16 | Roy Nwachukwu | F | File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Centrum Tigers |
| 2016–17 | Aksel Bolin | F | File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Centrum Tigers |
| 2017–18 | Brian Voelkel | F | Republic of Ireland Ireland | Kongsberg Miners |
Young Player of the Year
| Year | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | Magnus Midtvedt | G | File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Asker Aliens |
| 2012–13 | Marko Lepovic | SG | File:Flag of Serbia.svg Serbia | Centrum Tigers |
| 2014–15 | Johannes Dolven | F | File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Bærum Basket |
| 2015–16 | Harald Eika Frey | PG | File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Centrum Tigers |
| 2016–17 | Lars Fredrik Espe | PG | File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Gimle |
| 2017–18 | Mikal Gjerde | SG | File:Flag of Norway.svg Norway | Kongsberg Miners |
Defensive Player of the Year
| Year | Player | Position | Nationality | Team |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011–12 | Anthony Lee-Ingram | F | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | Asker Aliens |
| 2012–13 | Delano Thomas | PF | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | Gimle |
| 2015–16 | Eric Gilchrese | G | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | Ammerud Basket |
| 2016–17 | Eric Gilchrese | G | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | Bærum Basket |
| 2017–18 | Fred Thomas | G | File:Flag of the United States (23px).png United States | Kongsberg Miners |
