The First Basketball League (PBL) ( Premier Basketball League ) is a former American professional men's basketball league. The league ceased to exist after the 2017 season, the Basketball League (TBL) became the successor league .
| First Basketball League | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Kind of sport | Basketball |
| Base | 2007 |
| Closing | 2017 |
| A country |  USA |
| Number of teams | 18 |
| Champions) | Rochester Razorsharks |
| Maximum titles | Rochester Razorsharks (6) |
Content
History
The league was formed in January 2008. There were 10 teams in the league in the 2007/08 season, 30 in 2008/09, 9 in 2009/10, 8 in 2010/11 and 11 in 2011/12.
Commands
| Team | City | Arena (capacity) |
|---|---|---|
| Central Illinois Drive | Bloomington (Illinois) | US Cellular Coliseum (7,000) |
| Charleston Gunners | St. Albans ( West Virginia ) | St. Albans high school |
| Chicago Muscle | Palatine ( Illinois ) | Harper college |
| Dayton Air Strikers | Kettering (Ohio) | James S. Trent Arena (3,600) |
| Indiana Diesel | Columbus ( Indiana ) | Ceraland park |
| Lake Michigan Admirals | Berrien County ( Michigan ) | Lake Michigan Catholic High School and Benton Harbor High School |
| Northwest Indiana Stars | Crown Point ( Indiana ) | On the square sports academy |
| Rochester Razorsharks | Rochester (New York) | Blue Cross Arena (12,428) |
| Juice Valley Predators | Northwest Illinois ( Illinois ) | Various |
| Scranton / Wilkes-Bairr Steamers | Screnton (PA) | Lackawanna College Union Center (2,500) |
| St louis phoenix | Normandy ( Missouri ) | Normandy High School |
Prizes
MVP
- 2007/08: Jeremy Bell (Arkansas Impact)
- 2008/09: Kate Friel (Rochester Razorsharks)
- 2009/10: DeAnthony Bowden (Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry)
- 2010/11: Quinnell Brown (Quebec Quebs)
MVP Playoffs
- 2007/08: Kate Friel (Rochester Razorsharks)
- 2008/09: Kate Friel and Sammy Monroe (both Rochester Razorsharks)
- 2009/10: Alvin Mimes (Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry)
- 2010/11: Melvin Kunsil (Rochester Razorsharks)
Trainer of the Year
- 2007/08: Rod Baker (Rochester Razorsharks)
- 2008/09: Terry Sayre (Battle Creek Knights) and Rod Baker (Rochester Razorsharks)
- 2009/10: Michael Ray Richardson (Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry)
- 2010/11: Rob Spon (Quebec Quebs)
Sixth Player of the Year
- 2008/09: Alex Harper (Wilmington Sea Dogs)
- 2009/10: Melvin Kunsil (Rochester Razorsharks)
- 2010/11: Eddie Smith (Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry)
Best Defensive Player of the Year
- 2008/09: Jonas Pierre (Quebec Quebes) and Al Stewart (Manchester Millrats)
- 2009/10: Eric Krurshenk (Halifax Rainman)
- 2010/11: Eric Krurshenk (Halifax Rainman)
Rookie of the Year
- 2009/10: Eric Gilcries (Manchester Millrats / Halifax Rainman)
- 2010/11: Todd McCoy (Rochester Razorsharks)
New Year
- 2008/09: AJ Millen (August Groove / Halifax Rainman)
- 2009/10: Scooter Sherrill (Maryland Greenhawks)
- 2010/11: Kenny Jones (Kentucky Bluegrass Styllions)
Finals
- 2007/08: Rochester Razorsharks 142–112 Arkansas Impact *
- 2008/09: Battle Creek Knights 115–152 Rochester Razorsharks *
- 2009/10: Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry 2–1 Rochester Razorsharks **
- 2010/11: Lawton Fort Sill Cavalry 1-2 Rochester Razorsharks **
- 2011/12: Central Illinois Drive 2–1 Rochester Razorsharks **
* one final match was held at Blue Cross Arena
** The final took place in a series of matches until two victories
See also
- List of World Basketball Leagues