Wikipedia - GNBC (basketball)

Gendarmerie Nationale Basketball Club, commonly known as GNBC, is a Malagasy basketball club based in Antsirabe, Vakinankaratra. The team plays in the Malagasy N1A and played in the inaugural season of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). Established in 2012, the team has won its national championship three times.

History

The public sports institution GNBC was established in 2012. In September 2019, GNBC grabbed the N1A title after edging COSPN in the final. As national champions, GNBC played in the first round of the qualifying tournament of the Basketball Africa League (BAL). In the first round, the team finished second in its group and advanced to the second round. On 21 December 2019, GNBC qualified for the inaugural BAL season, after surprisingly beating Ferroviário Maputo in the semi-finals.

In the inaugural season of the BAL, GNBC played in Group A and lost all three games to Patriots BBC, Rivers Hoopers and US Monastir.

GNBC waited four more years until it next national title, which came on 30 October 2023, following a 89-71 win over ASCUT in the final. The team was led by final MVP Elly Randriamampionona, who scored 43 points and had 17 rebounds in the final.

GNBC Madagascar is a basketball team based in Madagascar. The team is known for its exceptional skills and talent on the court, and has gained a reputation as one of the top basketball teams in the country. The team is made up of highly skilled and dedicated players who are passionate about the sport and work hard to achieve their goals. GNBC Madagascar is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, which keeps fans on the edge of their seats. The team has a strong fan base and is supported by basketball enthusiasts across the country. With their impressive track record and commitment to excellence, GNBC Madagascar is a force to be reckoned with in the world of basketball.