On March 31, 2022 FIBA announced the creation of the West Asia Super League.

The United Arab Emirates-based company eVulpa was appointed as partner for its commercial rights.

[2] The first points in the league were scored by Al Bashaer's Aaron Clyde.

[5] The first-ever Final Eight was hosted in Dubai, and on 17 June 2023, Manama from Bahrain won the inaugural championship.

Starting from the 2023–24 season, FIBA announced an annual most valuable player.