STARS TO FEATURE IN IRISH NATIONAL CUP
6 January 2009
The National Cup Semi Finals take place this weekend with plenty of US talent on show in one of the biggest weekend’s in Irish basketball.
January is a huge month for the sport in Ireland with the famous cup competition (Men & Women) as well as the All Ireland Schools Cup up for decision.
Some of the top US players involved in the Men’s section include Neptune’s duo, Vincent James and ED Millard against the scoring prowess of DART Killester’s deadly duo Jim Grabowski and Michael Bonaparte.
UCC Demons Head Coach Douglas Leichner, will have Jerrah Young in his squad as they prepare to take on Abrakebabra Tigers, the club of CJ Hadley.
Meanwhile, Tolka Rovers will make a rare cup appearance against Waterford Wildcats. Wildcats season has enjoyed a turnaround since the arrival of Melanie Thomas while EVA Cunningham and Jolie McKiernan will feature heavily for Tolka.
Jill Martin and Mary Fox have played a huge part in DCU Mercy’s jaunt to the final but they come up against the strength of Jennifer Strong and her Team Montenotte side on Sunday.
US Players in Ireland (Men) Click here
US Players in Ireland (Women) Click here
Basketball Ireland SuperLeague National Cup Semi-Final Schedule – National Basketball Arena – Sun 11th January 2009
11:30, WSL: Tolka Rovers V Waterford Wildcats
13:30, WSL: Team Montonette Hotel Cork V DCU Mercy
15:30, MSL: Tralee Tigers V UCC Demons
17:30, MSL: Neptune V DART Killester