The 2011-12 champions will likewise qualify for the 2012 Asia Series.
The champions of the 22 basketball conferences qualify automatically.
The champions of each stage would qualify as well the top 2 teams on overall performance over both stages.
The champion and the cupwinner qualified for the European Cup.
The three champions and one wild-card team qualify for the playoffs.
For the first time ever, the defending champion (Brazil) did not qualify automatically.
The additional berth in the 32-team field is up for grabs because the defending champion will no longer automatically qualify.
The league had decided to join the pyramid and its champions would qualify for promotion.
The four champions qualify directly for the third division.
The 2012-13 champions will likewise qualify for the 2013 Asia Series.
