CUBA is an inter-school basketball league sponsored by the Sports Association of China University. Its purpose is to "develop college basketball and cultivate basketball talents". This model is based on NCAA University Basketball League, and CCTV5 broadcasts some important games live every year. The league 1996 began to brew, 1997 established its articles of association, and 1998 was officially launched, with men's and women's teams. The influence of CUBA is second only to CBA, the professional league of men's basketball in China.
CUBA China University Basketball League is the first special sports league for college students in the history of China. Co-sponsored by China University Basketball Association and Hangzhou Henghua (International) Group Co., Ltd. on 1996. The purpose of establishing competition; Under the socialized and industrialized operation mode, the goal of "developing college basketball and cultivating basketball talents" will be realized.