2016 UBA Pro Basketball League season

The 2016 UBA Pro Basketball League season marked the inaugural edition of India's first professional basketball league, formally launched by the United Basketball Alliance (UBA) in 2015. Featuring eight teams representing various cities across India, the league commenced on July 14, 2016, and concluded with the championship game on September 10, 2016. The season was structured into a regular season followed by playoffs, culminating in a best-of-three finals format. The league aimed to elevate the standard of basketball in India by providing players a platform for exposure and competition. The Pune Peshwas emerged as champions, defeating the Bengaluru Beast in a thrilling finale, highlighting the growing popularity and potential of basketball in the country.