The 2019–20 Pro A season, for sponsorships reasons the Jeep Élite, was the 98th season of the Pro A, the top

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league in

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organised by the

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(LNB). It was the third season with

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as main sponsor. The season started on 21 September 2019. On 31 March 2020, the league was suspended until further notice due to the

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. On 27 May 2020, the league was declared void and cancelled. No champion was named for the first time in the history of the league.

Teams

Promotion and relegation

Fos Provence and

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were relegated after the 2018–19 season after the teams ended in the last two places.

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and

Orléans Orléans (;"Orleans"
(US) and Pro B League.

Locations and arenas

Regular season

League table

Results

Statistical leaders

French clubs in European competitions

References

External links

Official website
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LNB Pro A The LNB Pro A, currently known for sponsorship reasons as Betclic Élite, is the top-tier men's professional basketball league in France. The competition has existed since 1921. Since 1987, the Ligue Nationale de Basket has governed the league. ...