This list covers 15 basketball teams, ranging alphabetically from “Nets” to “Navy Midshipmen.” These clubs and national squads span the NBA, several top European leagues, Asian pro circuits, and college basketball, showing just how far the sport reaches around the world. Each one competes at a high level in its own league or tournament, drawing fans, developing players, and representing its city, country, or institution on the court.
Basketball Teams are organized groups of players who compete together under a shared name, city, or country in an official league or tournament. Some, like the Brooklyn Nets, play in massive arenas in front of national television audiences, while others, like BC Neptūnas in Klaipėda, represent smaller cities with passionate local followings. Many of these teams also carry rich histories, such as the Newcastle Eagles’ long list of British league titles or Nigeria’s “D’Tigers” earning multiple AfroBasket championships.
Below you’ll find the table with the team, country, city, league, and description for each entry.
Team: the official name of the basketball team or national squad, so you know exactly who you’re looking at.
Country: the country the team represents or is based in, helping you place it on the basketball map.
City: the home city of the team, or “National team” for squads that represent an entire country rather than one location.
League: the competition the team plays in, showing you the level and region where it competes.
Description: a short summary of the team’s background, achievements, or claim to fame, giving you quick context at a glance.
Basketball Teams
Team
Country
City
League
Nets
USA
Brooklyn, NY
NBA
Nuggets
USA
Denver, CO
NBA
Neptūnas
Lithuania
Klaipėda
LKL (Lithuanian Basketball League)
Nymburk
Czech Republic
Nymburk
Czech National Basketball League
Nanterre 92
France
Nanterre
LNB Pro A
Napoli
Italy
Naples
Lega Basket Serie A
Nizhny Novgorod
Russia
Nizhny Novgorod
VTB United League
New Zealand Breakers
New Zealand
Auckland
Australian NBL
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
Japan
Nagoya
B.League
Niigata Albirex BB
Japan
Niigata
B.League
Nanjing
China
Nanjing
CBA
Newcastle Eagles
England
Newcastle upon Tyne
British Basketball League
Nigeria
Nigeria
National team
FIBA Africa
Netherlands
Netherlands
National team
FIBA Europe
Navy Midshipmen
USA
Annapolis, MD
NCAA Division I (Patriot League)
Descriptions
Nets
The Brooklyn Nets are an NBA franchise that moved from New Jersey to Brooklyn in 2012, known for their black-and-white branding and star-studded rosters over the years.
Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets are an NBA team based in Colorado, famous for high-altitude home games and their 2023 NBA Championship win led by Nikola Jokić.
Neptūnas
BC Neptūnas is a top-tier Lithuanian club from the port city of Klaipėda, a regular contender in the LKL and various European competitions.
Nymburk
ČEZ Basketball Nymburk is a dominant Czech club that has won the domestic league title nearly every year since the early 2000s.
Nanterre 92
Nanterre 92 is a French professional club based near Paris, known for developing young talent and competing in the top French league.
Napoli
Napoli Basket represents the city of Naples in Italy’s top basketball division, giving southern Italy a competitive presence in Serie A.
Nizhny Novgorod
BC Nizhny Novgorod is a Russian club that has competed in top European competitions like the EuroCup alongside its domestic league schedule.
New Zealand Breakers
The New Zealand Breakers are the only non-Australian club in the Australian NBL, based in Auckland and a multiple-time league champion.
Nagoya Diamond Dolphins
The Nagoya Diamond Dolphins are a professional club in Japan’s B.League, representing the city of Nagoya in the country’s top basketball tier.
Niigata Albirex BB
Niigata Albirex BB is a Japanese professional basketball club tied to the larger Albirex Niigata sports group, competing in the B.League.
Nanjing
The Nanjing club competes in China’s top professional league, the CBA, representing the historic city of Nanjing in Jiangsu province.
Newcastle Eagles
The Newcastle Eagles are one of England’s most successful basketball clubs, having claimed numerous BBL championships and domestic cup titles.
Nigeria
Nicknamed D’Tigers, Nigeria’s national basketball team is one of Africa’s strongest, having won multiple AfroBasket titles and reached Olympic competition.
Netherlands
The Dutch national basketball team represents the Netherlands in European and world qualifying competitions, drawing players from domestic and international leagues.
Navy Midshipmen
The Navy Midshipmen represent the United States Naval Academy in college basketball, competing in the Patriot League as part of NCAA Division I.
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