Japan Basketball Association
日本バスケットボール協会 Nihon Basukettobōru Kyōkai | |
| Abbreviation | JBA |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1930 |
| Type | National Sport Association |
| Headquarters | Kobe, Japan |
| Affiliations | FIBA, FIBA Asia |
| Website | www |
The Japan Basketball Association (日本バスケットボール協会, Nihon basukettobōru kyōkai; abbreviated as JBA) is the governing body of basketball in Japan. Formed in 1930, it is based in Tokyo. The JBA is a member of FIBA and FIBA Asia.
The federation is responsible for the Japan national basketball team and the Japan women's national basketball team and their Under-age teams. It also manages the B.League commenced in October 2016.
As of April 2021, its president has been Yuko Mitsuya.