The JBL Super League was a professional basketball league in Japan. It started operations in 2001 and was disbanded in 2007, with the foundation of the Japan Basketball League. History The first season of the JBL Super League was played in 2001–02, but a "Pre-Super League" was played in 2000–01. The league was played with 8 participating teams for the first seasons until 2006, when Fukuoka Red Falcons left the league. The JBL Super League was disbanded in 2007, after the 2006–07 season, and the 7 teams went on to found the Japan Basketball League. List of champions Teams The following is a list of clubs that took part in JBL Super League seasons. Teams that also participated in the 2000–01 Pre-Super League are marked with an asterisk. Teams that left the league before its final season are in italics. Aisin Seiki Aisin SeaHorses* (2000–07), changed name to Aisin SeaHorses in 2004 Bosch Blue Winds* (2000–02) Fukuoka Red Falcons (2005–06) Hitachi SunRockers* (2000–07) Isuzu Motors Giga Cats* (2000–02) Matsushita Electric Panasonic Super Kangaroos* (2000–07), changed name to Panasonic Super Kangaroos in 2006 Mitsubishi Electric Melco Dolphins* (2000–07) Niigata Albirex (2002–05) OSG Phoenix (2002–07) Toshiba Red Thunders* (2000–07), changed name to Toshiba Brave Thunders in 2002 Toyota Alvark* (2000–07) Award winners Most Valuable Player Statistical leaders Top scorers Rebounding leaders Assists leaders Steals leaders Blocks leaders References External links 2001 establishments in Japan 2007 disestablishments in Japan Basketball leagues in Japan Sports leagues established in 2001 Sports leagues disestablished in 2007