ABA League Second Division
The ABA League Second Division, also ABA League 2, is the 2nd-tier men's basketball division of the ABA League system. It is run by the ABA League JTD. It is a regional competition between men's professional clubs from six countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia.
History
The ABA League Assembly, held on 24 July 2017, in Belgrade, Serbia, decided to organize the ABA League Second Division with 12 participants. Based on the results in the national championships and by taking into account which clubs have sent applications for participation in the ABA League Second Division, these teams will play in the inaugural season of the ABA League Second Division.Teams from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, and Slovenia previously played similar second-tier competition called First B Federal League when they were part of Socialist [Federal Republic of Yugoslavia|SFR Yugoslavia]. The First B Federal League was played for 11 seasons from 1980 to 1991.
On 12 March 2020, the ABA League Assembly temporarily suspended the 2019–20 season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 27 May 2020, the ABA League Assembly canceled definitely the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On 29 June 2020, the Assembly decided to extend the number of clubs from 12 to 14 until the 2024–25 season. Further on 15 July 2024 Assembly changed competition format to number 16 teams divided into 4 groups of 4 teams each.
Seasons
First Division promotion and relegation
The champions of the Second Division are promoted to a following Adriatic League First Division season, while the last-placed team in the First Division are relegated to a following season of the Second Division. Also, as of the 2018–19 season, the 11th placed team of the ABA League First Division and the 2nd placed team of the Second Division, will play in the Qualifiers for a spot in the First Division for the following season.| Season | Promotion to First Division | Relegation from First Division | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–17 |  Clubs (2025–26)
All-time participantsThe following is a list of clubs that have played in the Second Division, at any time, since its formation in 2017, to the current season.KeyList of participantsNote: Statistics are correct through the end of the 2024–25 season.The 2019–20 season was canceled due to COVID-19 pandemic in Europe. |