Formed in 2016, the NABL began with 10 teams based in the South and Southwest regions of the United States.

Atlanta Show defeated Music City Kings in the first-ever league game 113-78.

Four teams from the Northwest were added including the Vancouver-based SB Battle.

The San Antonio Lions became the second league champion by defeating the defending champ Atlanta Show 103-82 in the championship.

In the third season the league would again see 19 member teams, this time with a different footprint.