QABL
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The Queensland Basketball League, often abbreviated to the QBL, is a conference of the Australian Basketball Association
(ABA). The QBL was previously broken into two divisions, the Sunstate Division and the Southern Cross Division. It is used as a development league for Queensland
teams competing in the National Basketball League
.
The league was formed in 1986 as the Queensland State Basketball League and in 1994 merged with the South and East conference of the SEABL
to form the North conference of the Continental Basketball Association. This was renamed the Australian Basketball Association
in 2000 with the addition of the Big V
, CABL
and Waratah League
. In 2007 the Sunstate and Southern Cross Divisions merged for form a single QBL competition, with a Southern Queensland Development League also running.
Australian Basketball Association
The Australian Basketball Association, often abbreviated to the ABA, is the second-tiered semi-professional men's and women's basketball minor leagues in Australia which sit under the professional National Basketball League and Women's National Basketball League .The ABA is representative of the...
(ABA). The QBL was previously broken into two divisions, the Sunstate Division and the Southern Cross Division. It is used as a development league for Queensland
Queensland
Queensland is a state of Australia, occupying the north-eastern section of the mainland continent. It is bordered by the Northern Territory, South Australia and New South Wales to the west, south-west and south respectively. To the east, Queensland is bordered by the Coral Sea and Pacific Ocean...
teams competing in the National Basketball League
National Basketball League (Australasia)
The National Basketball League, also known as the iiNet NBL Championship for sponsorship reasons, is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in Australasia....
.
South East Australian Basketball League
The South East Australian Basketball League, often abbreviated to the SEABL consists of two men's and one women's conferences in the Australian Basketball Association . The SEABL conferences are considered the strongest in the ABA, developing many emerging Australian Boomers players, as well as...
to form the North conference of the Continental Basketball Association. This was renamed the Australian Basketball Association
Australian Basketball Association
The Australian Basketball Association, often abbreviated to the ABA, is the second-tiered semi-professional men's and women's basketball minor leagues in Australia which sit under the professional National Basketball League and Women's National Basketball League .The ABA is representative of the...
in 2000 with the addition of the Big V
Big V
The Big V is the senior basketball league in Victoria, Australia comprising 102 semi-professional teams in 10 competitions.These competitions comprise both genders, and incorporate four levels of senior competition , three levels for women and youth leagues...
, CABL
Central Australian Basketball League
The Central Australian Basketball League is the South Australian conference of the Australian Basketball Association . The Central ABL is used as a development league for the Adelaide teams competing in the NBL and the Women's National Basketball League.The winner of the CABL plays off against the...
and Waratah League
Waratah League
The Waratah League is the New South Wales conference of the Australian Basketball Association which it joined in 2000.-Current Teams:-Past winners:Premier DivisionNSW Waratah League-External links:**...
. In 2007 the Sunstate and Southern Cross Divisions merged for form a single QBL competition, with a Southern Queensland Development League also running.
Current teams
- Brisbane Capitals
- Cairns Marlins
- Gold Coast Goannas
- Mackay Meteors
- Northside Wizards
- Rockhampton Rockets
- South West Metro Pirates
- Townsville Heat
- Bundaberg Bulls
- Caboolture Suns
- Gladstone Port City Power
- Ipswich Force
- Maroochydore Clippers
- Toowoomba Mountaineers
Past winners
| Year | Men | Women |
| 1986 | Townsville Heat | |
| 1987 | Gold Coast Goannas | |
| 1988 | Gold Coast Goannas | |
| 1989 | Gold Coast Goannas | |
| 1990 | Townsville Heat | Mackay Meteors (Nth) Brisbane Capitals (Sth) |
| 1991 | Toowoomba Mountaineers | Townsville Heat (Nth) Brisbane Capitals (Sth) |
| 1992 | Townsville Heat | Brisbane Capitals |
| 1993 | Toowoomba Mountaineers | Southern Districts Spartans |
| 1994 | Cairns Marlins | Ipswich Eagles |
| 1995 | Rockhampton Rockets | Southern Districts Spartans |
| 1996 | Rockhampton Rockets | Southern Districts Spartans |
| 1997 | Cairns Marlins | Gold Coast Goannas |
| 1998 | Cairns Marlins | Southern Districts Spartans |
| 1999 | Southern Districts Spartans | Southern Districts Spartans |
| 2000 | Townsville Heat | Southern Districts Spartans |
| 2001 | Cairns Marlins | Brisbane Capitals |
| 2002 | Brisbane Capitals | Brisbane Capitals |
| 2003 | South West Metro Pirates | Southern Districts Spartans |
| 2004 | Cairns Marlins | Southern Districts Spartans |
| 2005 | Southern Districts Spartans | Southern Districts Spartans |
| 2006 | Southern Districts Spartans | Southern Districts Spartans |
| 2007 | Cairns Marlins | Townsville Flames |
| 2008 | Rockhampton Rockets | Townsville Flames |
| 2009 | Cairns Marlins | Gladstone Port City Power |
| 2010 | Rockhampton Rockets | Gladstone Port City Power |
| 2011 | Mackay Meteors | Gladstone Port City Power |