Draft Night: Where Cambodia Basketball Levels Up
Every great league has a moment when the season truly begins. For basketball in Cambodia, that moment is Draft Night in the SEA Basketball Open League. This is where teams are built, players are chosen, and the excitement for the new season takes off. It’s not just picking names—it’s strategy, drama, and entertainment for everyone who loves Phnom Penh basketball.
Here’s how it works. Players are divided into two tiers: ages 16–25, 26+. Each team must draft players from each tier, making a nine-player roster that blends youth, prime talent, and veteran experience. This structure keeps the league balanced and makes every game competitive.
The draft itself follows a snake format, where the order reverses each round so no team has an unfair advantage. GMs and coaches have 90 seconds to make each pick. Miss your time, and your team skips that slot, filling it later from the pool of available players. Some players even come as a pair—choose one, and you get both, but it counts as two picks. And in true Open League spirit, every GM must select themselves first, putting their name on the line from the start.
Draft Night is more than rules and picks—it’s a show. The entire event is live-streamed on YouTube so that players, fans, and families across Phnom Penh and Cambodia can watch in real time. Every selection comes with tension: Who will go first? Who will surprise everyone? Which GM will take a risk? Add in combine stats, highlight clips, and reactions, and you’ve got a spectacle as entertaining as the games themselves.
For players, Draft Night is the reward for stepping up at tryouts. For GMs, it’s the test of leadership and decision-making. For fans, it’s must-watch drama and the start of new storylines in Cambodia’s most exciting basketball league.
Mark the date: 30th October 2025, Phnom Penh. Nine players per team, three from each tier, drafted live and streamed to the community. Draft Night sets the stage for the battles to come—and for basketball competitions in Cambodia to reach the next level.
Draft Night is where the future of Phnom Penh basketball takes shape. Don’t miss it.
Event Details at a Glance
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Date & Time | Thursday, 30 October 2025, at 7 pm ICT |
| Platform | Online draft board, streamed live on YouTube |
| Roster Structure | 9 players per team: from 2 age tiers |
| Draft Order | Randomized; snake format ensures fairness |
| Time Per Pick | 90 seconds—run out of time, and the pick is skipped |
| Self-Pick Rule | GMs must select themselves as their first pick |
| Paired Players | Count as 2 picks; must fit tier slots; not in final round |
| Fill-In Mechanism | Unfilled spots are filled after draft using pool players |
| Viewership | Live on YouTube—must-watch for players and fans |
The SEA Basketball Open League’s Draft Night is more than just selection—it’s a strategic, generational, and community-centric cornerstone of basketball competitions and league play in Cambodia. It guarantees balanced team rosters, injects tactical excitement, and lifts visibility through YouTube broadcasting.
For players, this is your moment to shine—show off your strengths, witness keen drafting, and see where you fit in the local league ecosystem. For fans, it’s a front-row seat to the building blocks of the upcoming season and a prime way to support your squad.
In short: Don’t miss out on this essential event that shapes the path of Cambodia’s most dynamic basketball league.