BLNO

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BLNO started in the year 2000 and is the premier basketball league in Norway. Foreign players are allowed on all teams, but a maximum of two Americans are allowed on the court at the time. Also, a minimum of two Norwegian players are required on the court by the rules. The BLNO is a semi-professional league. Some players get paid to play basketball full-time, but most players do not get paid.

The following teams will participate in the 2006-07 season:

[edit] Teams

Asker Aliens from Asker.
Kristiansand Pirates from Kristiansand.
3B BVIF from Bærum.
Fjellhamar Stallions from Lørenskog
Harstad Vikings from Harstad.
Tromsø Storm from Tromsø
Kongsberg Penguins from Kongsberg.
Ulriken Eagles from Bergen.

[edit] BLNO Finals

The Playoff Finals are played as a best of 5 games series.

2001 Oslo Kings

3-2 win against Kongsberg Penguins

2002 Asker Aliens

3-0 win against Kongsberg Penguins

2003 Asker Aliens

3-0 win against Harstad Vikings

2004 Bærums Verk Jets

3-2 win against Harstad Vikings

2005 Asker Aliens

3-0 win against Harstad Vikings

2006 Harstad Vikings

3-2 win against Asker Aliens

2007 Ulriken Eagles

3-1 win against Harstad Vikings

International basketball

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Africa: FIBA Africa – Africa Championship Americas: FIBA Americas – Americas Championship Asia: FIBA Asia – Asian Championship Europe: FIBA Europe – EuroBasket Oceania: FIBA Oceania – Oceania Championship