What is the world's top professional league (USA) called?
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NBA
The NBA is the best and most lucrative league in the world; its stars are global icons.
💡 Did you know? The NBA is regarded as the strongest basketball league in the world.
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Into how many conferences is the NBA split?
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Two
Eastern and Western Conference; their winners meet in the NBA Finals.
💡 Did you know? Eastern and Western Conference; their winners meet in the Finals.
What is the championship series in the NBA called?
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NBA Finals
The finals go up to seven games: first to four wins the title.
💡 Did you know? The Finals are best of seven.
What is the award for the most valuable player?
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MVP
The Most Valuable Player is voted by journalists: one of the sport's highest individual honours.
💡 Did you know? The MVP award goes to the season's most valuable player.
What is the big US college tournament in spring called?
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March Madness
The 68-team college tournament electrifies the USA: constant upsets make it unpredictable.
💡 Did you know? The college tournament builds through a knockout bracket to the 'Final Four'.
What is the world basketball governing body?
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FIBA
FIBA runs the World Cup and the Olympic tournament, with some rules different from the NBA.
💡 Did you know? FIBA runs the World Cups and Olympic tournaments.
What is the top European club competition called?
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EuroLeague
The EuroLeague is Europe's premier competition: the strongest league outside the USA.
💡 Did you know? The EuroLeague is Europe's answer to the NBA.
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