The 2018–19 Pro Basketball League, for sponsorship reasons the EuroMillions Basketball League, season was the 92nd season of the Pro Basketball League (PBL), first tier of basketball in Belgium. The season started on 5 October 2018 and ended 13 June 2019.
Filou Oostende captured its eight consecutive league title after defeating Antwerp Giants in the playoff finals. Teams All ten teams from the previous season would return this season. Nine teams got A-licences, which allows for participation in European competitions, while Leuven Bears received a B-licence and therefore could not play in Europe.
Kangoeroes Willebroek moved from Willebroek to the city of Mechelen and changed its name into Kangoeroes Mechelen. BC Oostende changed its name to Filou Oostende for sponsorship reasons. Arenas and locations
Club City Arena Capacity Basic-Fit Brussels Brussels Piscine de Neder-Over-Hembeek Belfius Mons-Hainaut Mons Mons Arena Crelan Okapi Aalstar Aalst Okapi Forum Hubo Limburg United Hasselt Sporthal Alverberg Kangoeroes Mechelen Mechelen Winketaai Filou Oostende Ostend Versluys Dôme Spirou Charleroi Dôme Stella Artois Leuven Bears Leuven Sportoase Telenet Giants Antwerp Antwerp Lotto Arena VOO Liège Liège Country Hall
Regular season Standings
Results
Play-offs Quarterfinals and semifinals were played in a best-of-three games format, while the finals in a best-of-five (1-1-1-1-1) format. Bracket
Quarterfinals The team with the higher seed played game one and three (if necessary) at home.
Semifinals The team with the higher seed played game one, two and 5 (if necessary) at home.
Finals The team with the higher seed played game one, three and five (if necessary) at home.
Final standings
Belgian clubs in European competitions Team Competition Progress Telenet Antwerp Giants Champions League Third positionFilou Oostende Regular seasonFIBA Europe Cup QuarterfinalsSpirou Basket Champions League Third qualifying roundFIBA Europe Cup Regular season Belfius Mons-Hainaut Regular season
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