Japan Basketball League
The first season of the JBL Super League was played in 2001–02, but a "Pre-Super League" was played in 2000–01. The league was played with 8 participating teams for the first seasons until 2006, when Fukuoka Red Falcons left the league. The JBL Super League was disbanded in 2007, after the 2006–07 season, and the 7 teams went on to found the Japan Basketball League.