The CBA, the Chinese Basketball Association, was established in
June 1956. It withdrew from the International Basketball Federation
(FIBA), but was reinstated in 1974.
It is a non-governmental organization in charge of basketball at
national level. The China Basketball Administration Center, a
sub-division of the CBA, takes responsibility for promoting the
sport in China.
After the introduction of some reforms in 1994, the first CBA
league was launched the following year, with 12 teams
participating.
By 2000, there were 43 men's and 42 women's teams registered
with them, and the total number of players had reached 998. The
advent of the CBA league represented a giant step forward in the
development of professional basketball in China. In 1989, the first
club, sponsored by Anshan Steel Company, was founded in Shenyang.
By 2000, the number of professional clubs registered under the CBA
had reached 29.
2004 CBA Regular Season Ranking
Team Wins
Losses
Guangdong Southern
Tigers
19
3
Jiangsu Nangang
Dragons
15
7
Bayi Shuanglu
Rockets 14
8
Jilin Northeast
Tigers
13
9
Xinjiang Flying
Tigers
12
10
Shangdong Jinsidun Lions
10
12
Beijing Aoshen
Olympians
10
12
Shaanxi Gaitianli Kylins
9
13
Liaoning Panpan
Hunters 9
13
Shanghai Dongfang
Sharks
8
14
Beijing Shougang
Ducks
7
15
Zhejiang Wanma
Cyclones
6
16
2004 Playoffs
Quarters Semis
Finals Semis
Quarters
Guangdong
Jiangsu
Shaanxi
Beijing Aoshen
Guangdong
Jiangsu
Guangdong
Bayi
Jilin
Bayi
Jilin Bayi
Xinjiang
Shangdong
(China.org.cn January 26, 2005)
