The Adriatic League is a professional basketball league that features teams from the countries surrounding the Adriatic Sea, primarily Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. Established in 2001, the league aims to promote basketball in the region and provide a competitive platform for clubs. The league consists of both domestic and international teams, allowing for a diverse range of talent and competition. It has gained recognition for its high level of play and has produced many players who have gone on to succeed in larger leagues, including the NBA.