The 2021–22 NBL season was the 50th season of the National Basketball League (England). This season marks the return of Division 2 and Division 3, after a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The league structure was announced in June 2021.NBL: Structures announced for 2021/22 season – Basketball England
NBL Division 1
Team changes Team changes BA London Lions to London Lions II
Teams
ClubLocationLast seasonBradford Dragons Bradford11thDerby Trailblazers Derby4thEssex Rebels Colchester 6thHemel Storm Hemel Hempstead3rdLeicester Warriors Leicester12thLoughborough Riders Loughborough8thLondon Lions II London (Barking)10thNottingham Hoods Nottingham14thOaklands Wolves St Albans13thReading RocketsReading9thSolent KestrelsSouthampton1stTeam Newcastle Newcastle upon Tyne5thThames Valley Cavaliers London (Uxbridge)2ndWorthing Thunder Worthing7th
Regular season
Playoffs Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
NBL Division 2
Regular season
Playoffs Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
NBL Division 3
Regular season
Playoffs First round
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
National Cup
First round
Second round
Third round
Fourth round
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
L Lynch Trophy The 2021–22 L Lynch Trophy was the second edition of the competition. The same 16 teams as in 2020–21, the 14 NBL Division 1 sides and the Myerscough and Charnwood academy sides, were split into four regional groups. The top 2 sides from each group would advance to the quarter-finals, therein playing a knockout format to determine the overall winners.
Group stage
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 4
Quarter-finals
Semi-finals
Final
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