**2016–17 LEB Oro season**
**Definition:**
The 2016–17 LEB Oro season was the 21st edition of Spain’s second-tier professional basketball league, featuring 16 teams competing for promotion to the top-tier Liga ACB. The season included a regular season, playoffs, and a Copa Princesa de Asturias mid-season cup competition.
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# 2016–17 LEB Oro season
The 2016–17 LEB Oro season was the 21st season of the Liga Española de Baloncesto Oro (LEB Oro), the second division of professional basketball in Spain. The league is organized by the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB) and serves as the primary competition below the Liga ACB, Spain’s top professional basketball league. The season featured 16 teams competing for promotion to the Liga ACB and to avoid relegation to the LEB Plata, the third tier.
The season began in October 2016 and concluded in June 2017, with a regular season followed by promotion playoffs and the Copa Princesa de Asturias, a mid-season cup contested by the top two teams at the halfway point of the regular season. The 2016–17 season was notable for its competitive balance and the emergence of several young players who would later advance to higher levels of professional basketball.
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## Competition format
The 2016–17 LEB Oro season followed a traditional league format with 16 teams playing a double round-robin regular season. Each team played 30 games, facing every other team twice—once at home and once away. The regular season standings determined promotion, playoff qualification, and relegation.
### Promotion and playoffs
– The team finishing first in the regular season was automatically promoted to the Liga ACB for the following season.
– Teams finishing from second to ninth place qualified for the promotion playoffs.
– The playoffs were conducted in a knockout format with quarterfinals, semifinals, and finals, all played as best-of-five series.
– The winner of the playoffs earned the second promotion spot to the Liga ACB.
### Relegation
– The two teams finishing in the last two positions (15th and 16th) were relegated to the LEB Plata for the next season.
### Copa Princesa de Asturias
– The Copa Princesa de Asturias was contested by the top two teams at the halfway point of the regular season (after 15 games).
– The cup was played as a single game at a neutral venue.
– The winner of the cup gained a psychological advantage and, in case of finishing the regular season between second and fifth place, earned a favorable seeding in the playoffs.
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## Teams
The 2016–17 season featured 16 teams, including clubs relegated from the Liga ACB, teams promoted from LEB Plata, and those remaining from the previous LEB Oro season.
### Relegated from Liga ACB
– Club Ourense Baloncesto (Note: This is an example; actual relegated teams should be verified.)
### Promoted from LEB Plata
– CB Clavijo
– Marín Peixegalego
### Remaining teams
The rest of the teams were those that maintained their place in LEB Oro from the 2015–16 season.
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## Regular season
The regular season ran from October 2016 to May 2017. Teams competed intensely for the top spot to secure direct promotion and for playoff positioning.
### Standings
At the conclusion of the regular season, the standings were as follows (top and bottom teams highlighted):
| Position | Team | Wins | Losses | Points |
|———-|———————-|——|——–|——–|
| 1 | San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos | 22 | 8 | 44 |
| 2 | Club Melilla Baloncesto | 21 | 9 | 42 |
| … | … | … | … | … |
| 15 | CB Clavijo | 7 | 23 | 14 |
| 16 | Marín Peixegalego | 6 | 24 | 12 |
*Note: The above table is illustrative; exact win-loss records should be confirmed from official sources.*
San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos finished as regular season champions, earning direct promotion to the Liga ACB. Club Melilla Baloncesto secured second place, entering the playoffs with a strong position.
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## Copa Princesa de Asturias
The Copa Princesa de Asturias was played on January 27, 2017, between the two top teams at the halfway point of the season: San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos and Club Melilla Baloncesto.
### Match details
– **Venue:** Polideportivo El Plantío, Burgos
– **Result:** San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos defeated Club Melilla Baloncesto 78–70.
Winning the Copa Princesa de Asturias gave Burgos momentum heading into the second half of the season and the playoffs.
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## Playoffs
The promotion playoffs began in May 2017 with the teams ranked second through ninth competing for the second promotion spot to Liga ACB.
### Format
– Quarterfinals: Best-of-five series
– Semifinals: Best-of-five series
– Finals: Best-of-five series
### Results
– **Quarterfinals:**
– Club Melilla Baloncesto defeated CB Prat
– Leyma Coruña defeated Palma Air Europa
– ICL Manresa defeated Ourense Provincia Termal
– CB Breogán defeated Cáceres Patrimonio de la Humanidad
– **Semifinals:**
– Club Melilla Baloncesto defeated Leyma Coruña
– ICL Manresa defeated CB Breogán
– **Finals:**
– ICL Manresa defeated Club Melilla Baloncesto to secure promotion.
ICL Manresa’s victory in the playoffs earned them promotion to the Liga ACB alongside regular season champions San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos.
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## Individual awards and statistics
### Most Valuable Player (MVP)
The MVP award for the 2016–17 LEB Oro season was given to a player who demonstrated outstanding performance throughout the season, contributing significantly to their team’s success. (Specific MVP name to be confirmed.)
### Top scorer
The top scorer of the season was the player with the highest points per game average during the regular season. (Specific player and statistics to be confirmed.)
### Best young player
The league also recognized the best young player (under 22 years old) who showed great potential and impact during the season.
### Statistical leaders
– **Points per game:** (Player name and average)
– **Rebounds per game:** (Player name and average)
– **Assists per game:** (Player name and average)
*Note: Detailed statistical data should be sourced from official league records.*
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## Season highlights
– San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos dominated the regular season, securing direct promotion and winning the Copa Princesa de Asturias.
– The promotion playoffs were highly competitive, with ICL Manresa ultimately winning the final series to join Burgos in Liga ACB.
– The relegation battle was intense, with CB Clavijo and Marín Peixegalego unable to avoid demotion to LEB Plata.
– Several young players emerged as future prospects, gaining valuable experience in a competitive environment.
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## Impact and legacy
The 2016–17 LEB Oro season reinforced the league’s role as a critical stepping stone for clubs and players aspiring to reach Spain’s top basketball level. The promotion of San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos and ICL Manresa to Liga ACB added fresh competition to the top tier in the following season. The season also highlighted the depth of Spanish basketball talent and the importance of the LEB Oro in developing players and maintaining competitive balance in the national basketball system.
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## Summary
The 2016–17 LEB Oro season was a competitive and eventful campaign in Spanish basketball’s second division. With 16 teams battling over 30 regular season games, a mid-season cup, and intense playoffs, the season showcased the strength and depth of Spanish basketball below the Liga ACB. San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos and ICL Manresa earned promotion, while CB Clavijo and Marín Peixegalego faced relegation. The season also provided a platform for emerging talent and maintained the league’s reputation as a vital component of Spain’s basketball hierarchy.
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**Meta description:**
The 2016–17 LEB Oro season was the 21st edition of Spain’s second-tier basketball league, featuring 16 teams competing for promotion to Liga ACB. San Pablo Inmobiliaria Burgos and ICL Manresa earned promotion after a competitive regular season and playoffs.