The English Basketball League was established in 2003 by England Basketball to replace the former National Basketball League , and currently operates several men 's leagues in a four - tiered pyramid structure , as well as the English Women 's Basketball League .
The English Basketball League are an organisation established in 2003 by England Basketball to replace the former administration , and currently operates professional , semi-professional , and amateur levels of the game . 
 Senior levels include the men 's leagues in a four - tiered pyramid structure , as well as the English Women 's Basketball League .