2022–23 Latvian–Estonian Basketball League
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The 2022–23 Latvian–Estonian Basketball League, known as the Paf Latvian–Estonian Basketball League for sponsorship reasons, was the fifth season of the
Latvian–Estonian Basketball League The Latvian-Estonian Basketball League (, ); known as Optibet Latvian-Estonian Basketball League for sponsorship reasons, is the top-tier men's basketball league in Latvia and Estonia. The competition was introduced in 2018 and is organised by th ...
, the premier
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competition for men's teams in Latvia and Estonia. Nine Estonian and six Latvian teams were joined by Ukrainian team
BC Prometey BC Prometey (), also known as Prometey Slobozhanske, was a Ukrainian basketball club based in Slobozhanske and Kamianske. It played in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague, the highest tier of basketball in Ukraine, from 2019 to 2022. From 202 ...
, who went on to win the league.


Competition format

The regular season consisted of two rounds, followed by the quarter-finals and the Final Four.


Teams

Following the
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, teams from Ukraine started looking for opportunities to join leagues abroad. On 17 June 2022, it was announced that the
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champions
BC Prometey BC Prometey (), also known as Prometey Slobozhanske, was a Ukrainian basketball club based in Slobozhanske and Kamianske. It played in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague, the highest tier of basketball in Ukraine, from 2019 to 2022. From 202 ...
will join Latvian-Estonian Basketball League for the 2022–23 season. The team was to play its home games in
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. On 21 July 2022,
Keila KK Keila Korvpallikool (English: Keila Basketball School) is a basketball team based in Keila, Estonia. The team plays in the Estonian-Latvian Basketball League and the Korvpalli Meistriliiga (KML). Their home arena is the Keila Health Center. His ...
joined the league after finishing third in the second division of the Estonian league system. 16 teams was the highest number of teams participating in the league since its establishment.


Venues and locations


Personnel and sponsorship


Regular season


League table


Results


Playoffs

Playoffs started on 24 March 2023. On 9 March, it was announced that the Final Four tournament will take place in
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on 7 and 8 April.


Quarterfinals


BC Prometey vs. Viimsi/Sportland


BC Kalev/Cramo vs. BK Ogre


VEF Rīga vs. AVIS UTILITAS Rapla


Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits vs. BK Ventspils


Final Four

Final Four was held from 7 to 8 April at Unibet Arena in
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, Estonia.


Semifinals


Third place game


Final


Statistics

''As of 9 April 2023''.


Points


Rebounds


Assists


Awards


MVP of the Month


Final Four MVP

Gian Clavell Gian Louis Clavell López (born November 26, 1993) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for Piratas de Quebradillas of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. He played three seasons of college basketball for the Colorado State Rams, earn ...
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BC Prometey BC Prometey (), also known as Prometey Slobozhanske, was a Ukrainian basketball club based in Slobozhanske and Kamianske. It played in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague, the highest tier of basketball in Ukraine, from 2019 to 2022. From 202 ...
)


All-Final Four Team

*
Gian Clavell Gian Louis Clavell López (born November 26, 1993) is a Puerto Rican professional basketball player for Piratas de Quebradillas of the Baloncesto Superior Nacional. He played three seasons of college basketball for the Colorado State Rams, earn ...
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BC Prometey BC Prometey (), also known as Prometey Slobozhanske, was a Ukrainian basketball club based in Slobozhanske and Kamianske. It played in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague, the highest tier of basketball in Ukraine, from 2019 to 2022. From 202 ...
) * Kristers Zoriks ( VEF Rīga) * Ty Gordon ( Tartu Ülikool Maks & Moorits) * Oleksandr Kovliar (
BC Kalev/Cramo BC Kalev, also known as BC Kalev/Cramo for sponsorship reasons, is a professional basketball club based in Tallinn, Estonia. The team plays in the Korvpalli Meistriliiga (KML), the Estonian-Latvian Basketball League and the FIBA Europe Cup. Their ...
) *
Ondřej Balvín Ondřej Balvín (born 20 September 1992) is a Czech professional basketball player who last played for Obradoiro CAB of the Primera FEB. Standing at , he plays at the center position. As well as Latvia, Balvin has played club basketball in the ...
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BC Prometey BC Prometey (), also known as Prometey Slobozhanske, was a Ukrainian basketball club based in Slobozhanske and Kamianske. It played in the Ukrainian Basketball SuperLeague, the highest tier of basketball in Ukraine, from 2019 to 2022. From 202 ...
)


Clubs in European competitions


References


External links


Official websiteEstonian Basketball Association

Latvian Basketball Association
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