The Mercantile Services Basketball Association (MSBA) is set to host its 32nd League Tournament from the 9th of September to the 22nd of November 2024.
This year’s event promises to be one of the most competitive yet, with 53 teams vying for glory across six men’s divisions and three women’s divisions. The tournament will take place at the Royal College Indoor Complex, with all matches scheduled on weekdays starting at 5:30 pm.
A Growing Legacy
With a total of 636 registered players and 122 games on the schedule, the MSBA League Tournament continues to be the premier basketball event for the corporate sector in Sri Lanka. The MSBA has long been a platform that bridges the world of sports and business, helping many basketball players transition into successful corporate careers. The association’s influence extends beyond the workplace, with several players who have competed in the MSBA League going on to represent Sri Lanka in international tournaments.
The draw for the tournament was conducted following the MSBA Annual General Meeting on the 28th of August 2024 at Jetwing Colombo Seven, setting the stage for two and a half months of thrilling basketball action.
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Teams and Divisions
This year’s tournament features a diverse mix of teams, representing some of the most prominent companies in Sri Lanka. Below are the teams competing in the various divisions:
Men’s A Division
- Akbar Brothers (Pvt) Ltd
- Commercial Credit & Finance PLC
- Fairfirst Insurance Ltd
Women’s A Division
- Commercial Credit & Finance PLC
- Hatton National Bank PLC
- Seylan Bank PLC
Men’s B Division
- CDB Finance PLC
- David Pieris Group
- Hatton National Bank PLC
- John Keells Holdings PLC
- Sampath Bank PLC – A
- Seylan Bank PLC
Women’s B and C Divisions
- David Pieris Group
- Nations Trust Bank PLC
- Standard Chartered
- WSO2 Sri Lanka
- MAS Holdings
- IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd
Men’s C Division
- Allianz Insurance Lanka Limited
- HSBC Sri Lanka
- Muve Colombo
- Sri Lankan Airlines
- The Traveling Bruncher (Pvt) Ltd
Men’s D Division
- CodeGen International (Pvt) Ltd
- Crepe Runner Pvt Ltd
- DFCC Bank PLC
- Nations Trust Bank PLC
- NDB Bank PLC
- Sampath Bank PLC – B
- Union Bank of Colombo
- Wiley Global Technology (PVT) LTD
Men’s E Division
- Abans PLC
- Aitken Spence PLC
- Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC
- Daraz Sri Lanka
- Dialog Axiata PLC
- Hayleys PLC
- IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd – A
- LOLC Holdings
- MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd – A
- Moresand LTD
- Standard Chartered Bank
- WSO2 Lanka (Pvt) Ltd
Men’s F Division
- Amana Bank PLC
- Ceylon Tobacco Company PLC
- Contrinex Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd
- Creative Software
- DIMO PLC
- Hemas Holdings
- IFS R&D International (Pvt) Ltd – B
- Legacy Health
- London Stock Exchange Group
- MAS Holdings (Pvt) Ltd – B
New Additions for 2024
In a groundbreaking move, the MSBA will, for the first time, invite two Sri Lanka Youth teams—Under 18 Boys and Girls—to compete in the Men’s and Women’s ‘A’ Division. This initiative will provide a unique opportunity for young players to gain experience against top-level competition, furthering the MSBA’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of Sri Lankan basketball talent.
The Trophies
The tournament will award the following trophies:
- Championship Trophy (for all divisions)
- Runner-up Trophy (for all divisions)
- The Ranil Ganewatta Memorial MVP Trophy (for all divisions)
Our Sponsors
The MSBA is proud to announce that My Cola Beverages will continue its support as the Platinum Sponsor for the third consecutive year. Their ongoing commitment highlights the strong ties between the corporate sector and the MSBA in promoting basketball in Sri Lanka.
As the countdown to the tournament begins, excitement is building among teams and fans alike. The 32nd MSBA League Tournament promises to be a thrilling display of skill, teamwork, and sportsmanship, reflecting the vibrant basketball culture within Sri Lanka’s corporate sector.
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