The 2010–11 Dutch Basketball League (DBL) was the 51st season of the top‑flight professional basketball competition in the Netherlands. The season began in October 2010 and concluded with the playoffs in May 2011.
Participating teams
Ten clubs competed in the regular season, including traditional participants such as Zorg en Zekerheid Leiden, GasTerra Flames (Groningen), EiffelTowers Den Bosch, and Landstede Basketbal.
Regular season
Each team played the others in a double‑round robin format, resulting in a balanced schedule of home and away games. The regular‑season standings determined the seeding for the postseason playoffs.
Playoffs and champion
The top eight teams advanced to the postseason. The championship series was contested between Zorg en Zekerheid Leiden and GasTerra Flames. Leiden captured the title, winning the best‑of‑seven finals 4 games to 3. This marked Leiden’s first DBL championship.
Notable recognitions
- Most Valuable Player (MVP) – The league’s official awards for the season were presented after the finals. Specific award recipients are not detailed in the available encyclopedia sources.
- Statistical leaders – Comprehensive leaderboards (points, rebounds, assists, etc.) for the 2010–11 season are not fully documented in the referenced material.
Context
The DBL operates under the auspices of the Basketball Nederland federation and represents the highest level of men's professional basketball in the country. The 2010–11 season continued the league’s tradition of a regular season followed by a knockout‑style playoff to determine the national champion.
All information provided reflects established encyclopedic records; details not covered in those sources are omitted to avoid speculation.
