The LNB Pro B, commonly known as Pro B, is the 2nd-tier level men's professional basketball league in France. It is the second division of the Ligue Nationale de Basket (LNB), which has organized the league since the year 1987. The regular season champion and the winner of the promotion playoffs from each Pro B season are promoted to the top-tier level LNB Pro A, replaced by the bottom two teams in Pro A. The two last placed teams are relegated to the third level, which is the NM1.
The current champions are Étoile Angers Basket, who won the title in the 2022-2023 season. The other teams in the league for the 2023-2024 season are:
The LNB Pro B is a very competitive league, with the top teams regularly changing. In recent years, the title has been won by a number of different teams, including Étoile Angers Basket, Boulazac Basket Dordogne, and Le Mans Sarthe Basket.
The LNB Pro B is a great opportunity for young French basketball players to develop their skills and compete against some of the best players in the country. The league also provides a platform for French players to showcase their talent to international scouts and coaches.
The LNB Pro B is a very popular sport in France, and the matches are often well-attended. The league is also broadcast on television, which helps to raise the profile of basketball in the country.
Basketball LNB Pro B Odds for May 2023
Here are the current odds for the Basketball LNB Pro B in May 2023:
Étoile Angers Basket is the clear favorite to win the title, with Boulazac Basket Dordogne and Le Mans Sarthe Basket as the main contenders. Antibes Sharks, Champagne Châlons-Reims Basket, and Denain ASC Voltaire are the dark horses.