The China High School Basketball League (CHBL) will expand from 84 teams in three provinces to 327 teams in 22 provinces, after a new sponsorship deal between US sportswear giant Nike and the China School Sports Federation.
Nike will provide playing apparel for all teams in the league, which will also have a new playoff competition format. The 327 teams will be made up of 264 men's teams and 108 women's teams.
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