 This led to the creation of the "Liga Profesional de Baloncesto" (Professional Basketball League), which was a league owned by the teams and not under the direct control of the Federation.The first president was Tulio Capriles.The first edition of league was played between 8 teams, with the best 6 advancing to the first round of semifinals ("Semifinals A"), of which the winners and the best losing team qualified for the second round ("Semifinals B")