No longer will basketball's top competitions sit apart, nor will they be recognised by gender, rather both national leagues will be known as the National Basketball League (NBL). Formally known as the Women's Basketball Championship (WBC), the national women's league will now sit alongside the men's competition under the NBL brand. "The coverage of the men's league increased significantly last season, and now we're excited to be taking similar steps with the women's league. The 2020 season will feature eight teams in the men's national league, while six teams will play in the women's national league. Women's NBL - Auckland Dream, Canterbury Wildcats, Capital Swish, Harbour Breeze, Otago Gold Rush, Waikato Wizards.

Source: Stuff January 07, 2020 01:07 UTC