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The Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña (LBP) is the second tier of professional basketball in Puerto Rico. It is a FIBA-sanctioned league, founded by the Puerto Rican Basketball Federation. 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 Baloncesto Superior Nacional 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 Toyota 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. Cariduros de Fajardo being the designation for both the Baloncesto Superior Nacional team and the LBP team.

References

1. "Asociación de Árbitros de Baloncesto / Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña". www.aabpr.org. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
2. "Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña (2021)". www.localgymsandfitness.com. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
3. "Con fecha de comienzo la Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña". La Perla del Sur (in Mexican Spanish). 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
4. ^ "LBP | Equipos". LigaDeBaloncestoPR (in Spanish). Retrieved 2021-10-16.
5. "Con los equipos de la Puertorriqueña". Primera Hora (in Spanish). 2018-11-06. Retrieved 2021-10-18.
6. "Con fecha la próxima temporada de la Liga de Baloncesto Puertorriqueña". Voces del Sur (in Spanish). 2021-01-21. Retrieved 2021-10-17.

External links

• Official statistics and standings
• LigaLBPOficial

• Professional sports leagues in Puerto Rico
• Basketball leagues in Puerto Rico