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LNB Élite (Betclic Élite) rules

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Import limit (roster)

Max 6 non-JFL (non-locally-trained) players on the game sheet source

On court

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Passport / Cotonou / home-grown

From 2026-27 up to 5 of the 6 may be non-Bosman/Cotonou (typically Americans), up from 4. JFL (locally trained) status drives the quota source

Roster size

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Signing windows & deadlines

2025-26: up to 3 roster adjustments between round 1 and 28 Feb; after 28 Feb only 2 medical replacements ("pigistes médicaux") for long-term injuries. source

Salary cap / luxury tax

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Minimum salary

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Visa / work permit

EU/EEA citizens can work without a permit. Non-EU players need a national work + residence permit (rules differ by country); clubs normally arrange it. general source

Official document

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Transfer / Letter of Clearance

FIBA has no single global transfer window. International moves need a FIBA Letter of Clearance (Internal Regulations Book 3); the origin federation must respond within 6 days. Each league sets its own registration deadlines. source

Minimum age / U-player rules

Not verified yet.

Rules change every season; always confirm with the club or the current official regulations. Spot an error? Send a correction with a source.