The ''Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña'' (LBP) is the second tier of professional basketball in Puerto Rico. It is a

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-sanctioned league, founded by the

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. The current champions are the Capitalinos de San Juan.

History

Founded in 1984 as “La Liga del Pueblo”, the second-tier league in Puerto Rico was intended as a place to develop local players who would represent their communities with pride. There was originally an age limit of 20–30. The success of the

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in the 1980s prompted this demand. Soon the league would spread from coast-to-coast and include up to 48 teams, garnering a TV deal with Northstar Communications, and leaguewide sponsorships from

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and Popular, Inc.

Current Teams

For the 2021–2022 season which begins 12/1/2021, there are 44 teams. These teams are grouped into four divisions, Norte (North), Este (East), Sur (South), and Oeste (West). Many reflect the first-tier clubs that share the city; i.e.

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being the designation for both the

team and the LBP team.

References

External links

Official statistics and standings

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