2016–17 Liga Nacional de Básquet season
The 2016–17 Liga Nacional de Básquet season was the 33rd season of the top professional basketball league in Argentina. The regular season started on 22 September 2016. San Lorenzo won their second title in a row, defeating Regatas Corrientes in the finals.
Relegation and promotion
Champions Hispano Americano covered the berth left by Juventud Sionista, who lost the relegation playoffs against Lanús. Lanús, however, withdrew from the League due to financial difficulties and sold its spot. The berth was purchased by Atlético Echagüe, who would be relegated at the end of the season after losing the relegation series against Boca Juniors.Clubs
Regular season
League table
North Conference
South Conference
Playoffs
Playoffs are set to begin on 22 May. The relegation series between Boca Juniors and Atlético Echagüe is set to begin on 24 May.Championship playoffs
Relegation playoffs
Clubs in international competitions
Team | Competition | Progress |
La Unión | FIBA Americas League | Group stage |
San Lorenzo | FIBA Americas League | Semifinals |
Bahía Basket | FIBA Americas League | Runners-up |
Ciclista Olímpico | Liga Sudamericana de Básquetbol | Semifinals |
Gimnasia y Esgrima | Liga Sudamericana de Básquetbol | Semifinals |
Bahía Basket | Liga Sudamericana de Básquetbol | Runners-up |
Awards
The regular season awards were presented on 18 May.Yearly Awards
- Most Valuable Player: Dar Tucker, Estudiantes Concordia
- Best Argentine Player: Gabriel Deck, San Lorenzo
- Best Foreign Player: Dar Tucker, Estudiantes Concordia
- Sixth Man of the Year: José Vildoza, Libertad
- Rookie of the Year: Mateo Chiarini, Atenas
- Most Improved Player: Eric Flor, Quilmes
- Coach of the Year: Hernán Laginestra, Estudiantes Concordia
- All-Tournament Team:
- * F Marcos Mata, San Lorenzo
- * F Gabriel Deck, San Lorenzo
- * C Javier Justiz, Estudiantes Concordia
- * G Franco Balbi, Ferro Carril Oeste
- * G Dar Tucker, Estudiantes Concordia
Player of the Week