The Yugoslav Basketball League was the name of two successive national basketball leagues:
- the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia league from 1945 to 1992
- the former Federal Republic of Yugoslavia/Serbia and Montenegro from 1992 to 2006
The name YUBA League was used in Serbia until 2006. It consisted of a top level "Super League" and the second level "First League", each having their own men's and women's divisions.
The league was also named Winston YUBA League, Frikom YUBA League and Atlas Pils YUBA League for sponsorship reasons.
Although all countries founded after the breakup of Yugoslavia each now have their own leagues, five of the six nations now take part in the Adriatic League, founded in 2001, today the closest league in existence similar to the former Yugoslav Basketball League.
Read more about Yugoslav Basketball League: History, Competition Format (2003–2006), Champions (1945–1991), Rump Championship, Champions (1992–2006), Notable Teams, Notable Players
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