Ligue nationale de basket
French men's basketball governing body
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The Ligue nationale de basket (LNB; English: National Basketball League) is the governing body of men's professional club basketball in France. The LNB organises the first-tier Pro A and the second-tier Pro B. Additionally, the federation annually organises the Leaders Cup, Match des Champions and LNB All-Star Game. The LNB was established in 1987 by a committee consisting of high level professional clubs from France. In 1990, the LNB overtook the CCHN as the organizer of the top tier competition in France.
Formation27 June 1987
Headquarters117, rue du Château des Rentiers
Paris, France
Paris, France
Coordinates48°49′43″N 2°21′58″E
Director
Alain Béral![]() | |
| Formation | 27 June 1987 |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | 117, rue du Château des Rentiers Paris, France |
| Coordinates | 48°49′43″N 2°21′58″E |
Director | Alain Béral |
| Website | lnb |
List of presidents
- 1987–1999: Jean Bayle-Lespitau
- 1999–2003: Alain Pelletier
- 2003–2010: René Le Goff
- 2010–2011: Jean-Luc Desfoux
- 2011–present: Alain Béral[1]
