2010–11 NBL season
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The 2010–11 NBL season was the 33rd season of competition since its establishment in 1979. A total of nine teams contested the league. The regular season was played between October 2010 and April 2011, followed by a post-season involving the top four. On 23 February 2010, it was announced that the Sydney Kings would return in 2010–11. The schedule was announced on 27 May 2010.
2010–11 NBL season | ||||||||||
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League | National Basketball League | |||||||||
Season | 2010–11 | |||||||||
Dates | 15 October 2010 – 29 April 2011 | |||||||||
Number of teams | 9 | |||||||||
TV partner(s) | Australia: New Zealand: | |||||||||
Regular season | ||||||||||
Season champions | New Zealand Breakers | |||||||||
Season MVP | Gary Ervin (Wollongong) | |||||||||
Finals | ||||||||||
Champions | New Zealand Breakers (1st title) | |||||||||
Runners-up | Cairns Taipans | |||||||||
Semifinalists | Townsville Crocodiles Perth Wildcats | |||||||||
Finals MVP | Thomas Abercrombie (New Zealand) | |||||||||
Statistical leaders | ||||||||||
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Broadcast rights during the off-season reverted from subscription channel Fox Sports to free-to-air network Channel Ten and its digital sports sister station One HD in a five-year deal, through to the 2014–15 season. In New Zealand, Sky Sport once again provided coverage, replacing Maori TV.
On 13 September 2010, iiNet was announced as the league naming rights sponsor and Centrebet as the official sports betting partner. Spalding provide equipment including the official game ball, with AND1 supplying team apparel.