2023 ABL Invitational
The 2023 ABL Invitational was an invitational tournament held by the ASEAN Basketball League. The elimination round tipped off on 2 January in Singapore, before moving to 3 other host countries. The tournament ended with the finals played from 3 to 15 March. The 2023 Invitational featured eight teams from the region.
Intended to signify the return of the ABL, it ended up being the last tournament the league held before FIBA dropped support for the league, leaving its future uncertain.
Teams
Changes from 2019–20 season
New teams:Did not participate:
- Alab Pilipinas
- Formosa Dreamers
- Kuala Lumpur Dragons
- Macau Wolf Warriors
- Mono Vampire
- Taipei Fubon Braves
Personnel
Imports
All teams can register a maximum of 3 foreigners and 1 heritage player. The salary cap for the foreign players is set at US$ 20,000 per month.| Team | Import 1 | Import 2 | Import 3 | Heritage player | Former imports |
 Elimination roundThe invitational tournament had a new format compared to previous seasons. There will be four rolling tournaments before the lead up to best-of-three semi-finals and finals. At the end of the four tournaments, each team would have played one another twice, and a total of 14 matches. The top four teams would advance to the semi-finals. The second leg will be in Batam, Indonesia, third leg in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and the fourth leg in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The semi final and final will be held also in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.TournamentsStandingsResultsBracketSemi-finalsThe semi-final is a best-of-three series with game 3 being played if necessary.(1) Saigon Heat vs. (4) Singapore Slingers(2) Hong Kong Eastern vs. (3) NS Matrix DeersFinal: (1) Saigon Heat vs. (2) Hong Kong EasternThe final is a best-of-three series with game 3 being played if necessary.AwardsFinals awards
End-of-tournament awardsThe winners were announced after Game 3 of the 2023 ABL Finals at the Nguyễn Du Indoor Stadium, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Individual leaders |