Vietnam Professional Basketball Market

The Vietnam Basketball Association (VBA) is Vietnam’s professional basketball league. Teams recruit international players to add scoring, athleticism, size and professional experience to their rosters.

Vietnam Basketball Market Highlights

• Scouting Period:
  Teams may begin evaluating and recruiting international players in February.
• League Season:
  The league season generally runs from May through September.
• International Players:
  Recent VBA roster formats have included two international import positions per team.
• Estimated Salary Range:
  Compensation varies by club, league, player experience, position, and roster needs. Our scouting team evaluates each player’s profile against opportunities in the market.
• Contract Benefits:
  Housing, airfare, local transportation, meals and performance bonuses may be included.
• Contract Length:
  Contracts generally cover the regular season and playoffs.

2028 Asia Tour

The 2028 Asia Tour is a 10-day basketball tour in Vietnam scheduled during the late-January and early-February FIBA break. The timing places players in Vietnam near the beginning of the expected recruiting period for the upcoming professional season.

10-Day Tour Timeline

• Day 1:
  Player arrival, hotel check-in and team meeting.
• Days 2–3:
  Team practices, preparation and player evaluations.
• Days 4–9:
  Practices and competitive games during the FIBA break.
• Day 10:
  Tour completion and player departure.

Vietnam Recruiting and Season Timeline

• Late January–Early February:
  Asia Tour takes place during the FIBA break.
• February–April:
  Clubs evaluate international players and prepare their rosters.
• May–September:
  Expected VBA regular season and playoffs.