The ABA League Second Division, also ABA League 2, is the 2nd-tier men's basketball division of the ABA League system. It is run by the ABA League JTD. It is a regional competition between men's professional clubs from six countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia.
History The ABA League Assembly, held on 24 July 2017, in Belgrade, Serbia, decided to organize the ABA League Second Division with 12 participants. Based on the results in the national championships and by taking into account which clubs have sent applications for participation in the ABA League Second Division, these teams will play in the inaugural season of the ABA League Second Division.
Teams from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia previously played similar second-tier competition called First B Federal League when they were part of SFR Yugoslavia. The First B Federal League was played for 11 seasons from 1980 to 1991.
On 12 March 2020, the ABA League Assembly temporarily suspended the 2019–20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 27 May 2020, the ABA League Assembly canceled definitely the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 29 June 2020, the Assembly decided to extend the number of clubs from 12 to 14 until the 2024–25 season. Further on 15 July 2024 Assembly changed competition format to number 16 teams divided into 4 groups of 4 teams each.
Seasons Season Champion Runner-up Top seedChampion's Coach Finals MVP Krka Sixt Primorska Borac Čačak Simon Petrov Marko Jošilo Sixt Primorska MZT Skopje Sixt Primorska Goran Jagodnik Marko Jagodić-Kuridža Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic Borac Čačak Studentski centar Spars Studentski centar Nenad Trajković Marko Tejić Zlatibor MZT Skopje MZT Skopje Strajin Nedović Dušan Kutlešić Krka Helios Suns Helios Suns Jure Balažič Mate Vucić Spartak Office Shoes Vojvodina MTS Spartak Office Shoes Vlada Jovanović Filip Barna Bosna Visit Sarajevo Ilirija Aleksandar Damjanović Jarrod West Široki TT Kabeli TFT Skopje Široki TT Kabeli Marijan Bagarić D'Mitrik Trice
First Division promotion and relegation The champions of the Second Division are promoted to a following Adriatic League First Division season, while the last-placed team in the First Division are relegated to a following season of the Second Division. Also, as of the 2018–19 season, the 11th placed team of the ABA League First Division and the 2nd placed team of the Second Division, will play in the Qualifiers for a spot in the First Division for the following season.
Season Promotion to First Division Relegation from First Division 2016–17 Krka (14) 2017–18 Krka (1) MZT Skopje Aerodrom (12) 2018–19 Primorska (1) Petrol Olimpija (12) 2019–20 Borac Čačak; Split 2020–21 Studentski centar (1) Koper Primorska 2021–22 MZT Skopje Aerodrom (Finalist) Krka (14) 2022–23 Krka (Champion) MZT Skopje Aerodrom (14) 2023–24 Spartak Office Shoes (Champion) 2024–25 Bosna Visit Sarajevo (Champion); Ilirija (Runner-up) Cibona (15); Mornar Barsko zlato (16)
Clubs (2025–26)
+ Club Home city Arena Capacity Borac WWIN Banja Luka Borik Sports Hall Jahorina Pale Sportska dvorana Peki Široki TT Kabeli Široki Brijeg Pecara Sports Hall Sloboda Tuzla SKPC Mejdan Student m:tel Banja Luka SC Nenad Baštinac Mornar Bar Topolica Sport Hall Podgorica Podgorica Bemax Arena Primorje 1945 Herceg Novi SC Igalo Sutjeska Nikšić Nikšić Sports Center MZT Skopje Aerodrom Skopje Jane Sandanski TFT Mozzart Skopje SRC Kale SPD Radnički Kragujevac Jezero Hall Vojvodina mts Novi Sad SPC Vojvodina Vršac Meridianbet Vršac Millennium Centar Zlatibor Mozzart Čajetina Čajetina Sports Hall Helios Suns Domžale Komunalni center Hall
All-time participants The following is a list of clubs that have played in the Second Division, at any time, since its formation in 2017, to the current season.
Key 1D Played in the First Division Cn. Cancelled season Defunct Defunct teams 1st Champions 2nd Runners-up SF Semi-finalists Bold Teams playing in the 2025–26 season R Regular season winners
List of participants Note: Statistics are correct through the end of the 2025–26 season.
The 2019–20 season was cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. Team 181920212223242526TotalseasonsBestresult Borac Banja Luka 6 Bosna 2 Igokea 1 Jahorina 1 Sloboda Tuzla 2 Spars 5 Široki R 7 Zrinjski 2 Cedevita Junior 2 Gorica 2 Split 3 Šibenka 2 Vrijednosnice Osijek 2 Lovćen 1947 5 Mornar Bar 1 Podgorica 6 Primorje 1945 1 Studentski centar R 1 Sutjeska 8 Teodo 2 MZT Skopje R 7 AV Ohrid 1 Pelister 4 Rabotnički 2 TFT Skopje 3 Borac Čačak R 3 Dynamic 3 Mladost Zemun 2 Novi Pazar 1 Radnički Kragujevac 1 Sloboda Užice 1 Sloga Kraljevo 1 Sombor 1 Spartak Subotica R 1 Vojvodina 4 Vršac 3 Zlatibor 6 Helios Suns R 8 Ilirija 1 Krka 2 Primorska R 2 Rogaška 4 Šenčur 2
See also Yugoslav First B Federal League ABA League Supercup
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References
External links
Adriatic League page at Eurobasket.com