BLNO
Basketligaen Norge, better known as BLNO is Norway's premier professional men's basketball league. It was established in 2000. The competition is organised by the Norwegian Basketball Federation.
Format
There are 11 teams in the BLNO. Foreign players are allowed on all teams, but a maximum of two Americans are allowed on the court at a time. Also, a minimum of two Norwegian players are required on court by the rules.Clubs
The following 8 clubs competed in the BLNO during the 2011–12 season:| Club | Position in 2011–12 | First season in top division | Number of seasons in top division | First season of current spell in top division | Top division titles | Last title |
| Ammerud Basket | 7 | 2007–08 | 5 | 2007–08 | – | n/a |
| Asker Aliens | 2 | 2000–01 | 12 | 2000–01 | 7 | 2014–15 |
| Bærum Basket | 5 | 2006–07 | 6 | 2006–07 | 1 | 2012-13 |
| Centrum Tigers | 4 | 2001–02 | 2 | 2011–12 | 1 | 2015-16 |
| Frøya Basket | 1 | 2009–10 | 3 | 2009–10 | 1 | 2011–12 |
| Gimle Basket | 6 | 2007–08 | 5 | 2007–08 | 1 | 2013-14 |
| Langhus | 8 | 2011–12 | 1 | 2011–12 | – | n/a |
| Tromsø Storm | 3 | 2000–01 | 12 | 2000–01 | – | n/a |