The 2021–22

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was the 13th season of the

. It was the 9th season that the league functions as the Russian domestic first tier level. Two teams left the league mid-season because of the

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Teams

A total of 10 teams from three countries contest the league, including eight sides from Russia, one from Belarus, and one from Kazakhstan.

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didn't apply for this season because of the financial difficulties. On 24 February 2022, Estonian club Kalev/Cramo terminated their membership in the VTB United League in protest against the

. The next day the league confirmed receiving declaration letter from the club. On 25 February, Polish club

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also suspended their participation in the competition. On 1 March, VTB United League released a statement "Zielona Góra has suspended participation in the League at the moment, the next three home games have been postponed".

Venues and locations

Regular season

In the regular season, teams play against each other twice (home-and-away) in a round-robin format.

Standings

Results

Playoffs

Quarterfinals, semifinals, and bronze medal series were played in a

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format (2-2-1). Finals were played in a

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format (2-2-1-1-1).

Bracket

Quarterfinals

Semifinals

Bronze medal series

Finals

VTB League teams in European competitions

Awards

Season awards

MVP of the Month

References

External links

Official website
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