This list covers 19 basketball teams, arranged alphabetically from “Vancouver Grizzlies” to “Vasas SC”. You’ll find NBA franchises, top NCAA programs, and professional clubs from across Europe and the Americas. Some are defunct teams remembered for a single unforgettable moment, while others are active clubs still competing for titles today. Together they show how basketball connects college gyms, pro arenas, and international leagues.

Basketball Teams are organized groups of players who compete together under one name, city, or school, following the sport’s standard rules. They range from major professional franchises to college squads and regional clubs abroad. One notable example is Valparaiso’s Bryce Drew, whose buzzer-beating shot in the 1998 NCAA tournament remains one of college basketball’s most replayed moments.

Below you’ll find the table with Team, Country, City, League, and Description.

Team: the official name of the basketball team, which you can use to quickly identify and search for it.

Country: the nation where the team is based, helping you understand its place within the global basketball landscape.

City: the specific city the team calls home, useful if you’re tracking down local clubs or regional rivalries.

League: the competition the team plays in, giving you a sense of its level and the teams it regularly faces.

Description: a short summary of the team’s history and reputation, so you can learn what makes it stand out.

Basketball Teams

TeamCountryCityLeague
Vancouver GrizzliesCanadaVancouverNBA
Villanova WildcatsUnited StatesVillanovaNCAA (Big East)
Virginia CavaliersUnited StatesCharlottesvilleNCAA (ACC)
Virginia Tech HokiesUnited StatesBlacksburgNCAA (ACC)
Vanderbilt CommodoresUnited StatesNashvilleNCAA (SEC)
VCU RamsUnited StatesRichmondNCAA (Atlantic 10)
Vermont CatamountsUnited StatesBurlingtonNCAA (America East)
Valparaiso BeaconsUnited StatesValparaisoNCAA (Missouri Valley)
Virtus BolognaItalyBolognaLega Basket Serie A
Pallacanestro VareseItalyVareseLega Basket Serie A
Vanoli CremonaItalyCremonaLega Basket Serie A
Victoria Libertas PesaroItalyPesaroSerie A2
Valencia BasketSpainValenciaLiga ACB
ASVEL VilleurbanneFranceVilleurbanneLNB Pro A (Betclic Élite)
VEF RigaLatviaRigaLatvian-Estonian Basketball League
Vytautas PrienaiLithuaniaPrienaiLithuanian Basketball League (LKL)
Vojvodina Novi SadSerbiaNovi SadBasketball League of Serbia
Vaqueros de BayamonPuerto RicoBayamonBaloncesto Superior Nacional (BSN)
Vasas SCHungaryBudapestNemzeti Bajnoksag I/A

Descriptions

Vancouver Grizzlies
A defunct NBA franchise that played in Vancouver from 1995 to 2001 before relocating to Memphis, Tennessee.
Villanova Wildcats
A storied college program known for its passing-game offense, winning national championships in 1985, 2016, and 2018.
Virginia Cavaliers
The University of Virginia’s team, famous for its disciplined defense and its 2019 NCAA national championship run.
Virginia Tech Hokies
A competitive ACC program representing Virginia Tech, known for producing standout guards and physical play.
Vanderbilt Commodores
Vanderbilt University’s basketball team, one of the SEC’s academically rigorous programs with a loyal fan base.
VCU Rams
Virginia Commonwealth University’s team, famous for its “Havoc” full-court pressing defense and a 2011 Final Four run.
Vermont Catamounts
A perennial America East power known for disciplined, efficient play and multiple NCAA tournament appearances.
Valparaiso Beacons
A small-college program remembered for Bryce Drew’s buzzer-beating shot in the 1998 NCAA tournament.
Virtus Bologna
One of Italy’s most decorated clubs, with numerous domestic titles and a EuroLeague-level roster.
Pallacanestro Varese
A historic Italian club with a rich European Cup pedigree dating back to the 1960s and 70s.
Vanoli Cremona
A mid-table Italian top-flight club known for developing young talent and competitive domestic seasons.
Victoria Libertas Pesaro
A traditional Italian club with a long professional history, competing in Italy’s second-tier league.
Valencia Basket
A top Spanish club and regular EuroCup/EuroLeague contender, known for strong youth development.
ASVEL Villeurbanne
A leading French club, historically tied to NBA star Tony Parker, competing at the top of French and European basketball.
VEF Riga
A prominent Latvian club representing the capital city in regional and European competitions.
Vytautas Prienai
A well-regarded Lithuanian club known for competitive LKL seasons and European league appearances.
Vojvodina Novi Sad
A historic Serbian club based in Novi Sad, competing in the country’s top domestic league.
Vaqueros de Bayamon
A Puerto Rican professional club and multiple-time BSN champion known for passionate local support.
Vasas SC
A historic Hungarian sports club fielding a basketball team that competes in the country’s top division.
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