Killester claim fourth Cup title - Jan 31, 2010 (by Eurobasket News)
Killester - UCC Demons 94:69
Killester Head Coach, Mark Keenan, marveled at his sides display as they demolished UCC Demons 94-69 to wrap up their fourth National Cup success in the clubs history.
The side were lead by the deadly Jermaine Turner (195-F-74, agency: BrezoPro, college: Dowling), who turned in an MVP performance after an all round display including a points tally of 29 points. The win gives Turner his first cup final medal after 10 years of playing club basketball in this country [read more]
Killester - UCC Demons 94:69 Killester Head Coach, Mark Keenan, marveled at his sides display as they demolished UCC Demons 94-69 to wrap up their fourth National Cup success in the clubs history. The side were lead by the deadly Jermaine Turner (195-F-74, agency: BrezoPro, college: Dowling), who turned in an MVP performance after an all round display including a points tally of 29 points. The win gives Turner his first cup final medal after 10 years of playing club basketball in this country. The guys were just super, said Keenan. We were so up for it from the start. I am just absolutely thrilled. I never thought we would have it wrapped up at half time and at half time I didnt think I had it wrapped up because there was so much basketball to be played. We gave ourselves a great opportunity to win it at half time. But we had to come out and keep playing and we did. I could not have asked for any more from the players. The intensity it was defence in the first half. When you have guys who just want to play defence it just makes my job so much easier. Killester produced a devastating opening quarter with Turners penetrating drive to the basket marking the opening score of the game. The North Dublin outfit maintained their early form with Paddy Kelly driving strong to the basket before a steal from the Irish international lead to Turner providing the first dunk of the game. The experienced Niall O'Reilly (196-F-80) converted a three to get Demons a much needed boost but further good play from Keith Anderson, Damian Sealy (193-F-71) and Turner left Keenans side with a highly commanding 28-14 lead at the end of the first quarter. The lead was to increase significantly in the second quarter with Killester producing a devastating display with the unstoppable Turner once again opening the scoring, while Kelly was proving his usual inspirational self. With six minutes to go in this period, they held a phenomenal 42-20 lead. Demons misery continued with the Killester guards picking off steals and running in uncontested layups. A miserable quarter for the Demons was rounded off with another big three from Michael Goy to leave a mammoth 36 points between the sides at the break. (60-24). Early baskets from Kyle Hosford and Shane Coughlan (188-G-79) provided a brief spell of hope for Demons in the early stages of the third quarter but it would take something of a miracle for the Cork side to find a way back. Robbie Clarke sunk a three pointer from long range to rule out any chances of a comeback for last years cup champions. With 1:30 left on the clock in the third, Damian Sealy hit two free throws and then got a block against Michael Plichta to give Killester an unassailable 77-46 lead at the end of the third quarter. The fourth quarter was a formality with Demons still failing to convert, while Killester were providing no let up in a one sided contest. Clarke was proving a thorn for Demons with a three pointer with less than two and a half minutes remaining signaling a gap of 28 points. It was a devastating display and the final score of 94-69 certainly made up for the disappointment of last seasons cup final defeat to Demons. Courtesy of: basketballireland.ie
Ulster Elks - Killester 92-109
Killester outgunned Ulster Elks as Jermaine Turner (195-F-74, agency: BrezoPro, college: Dowling) stepped up with 40 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Patrick Kelly contributed 14 points in the ninth win for Killester. Kevin Foley responded with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for Ulster Elks.
UL Eagles - UCC Demons 91-83
UL Eagles tamed UCC Demons at home court [read more]
Ulster Elks - Killester 92-109 Killester outgunned Ulster Elks as Jermaine Turner (195-F-74, agency: BrezoPro, college: Dowling) stepped up with 40 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. Patrick Kelly contributed 14 points in the ninth win for Killester. Kevin Foley responded with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists for Ulster Elks.
UL Eagles - UCC Demons 91-83 UL Eagles tamed UCC Demons at home court. Stuart Robbins (210-C-76, college: Wabash Valley CC) scored 20 points and grabbed 12 boards to lead the charge. Scott Kinevane had 19 points, 8 assists and 4 boards to his tally. Joshua Johnson accounted for 23 points and 16 rebounds in defeat.
Hoops - DCU Saints 89-91 DCU Saints escaped with a narrow road win against Hoops. Emmett Donnelly (186-G-78) scored 16 points to lead well-balanced effort from the visitors. Eion Darling had 15 points for DCU Saints. Carlton Aaron unloaded 40 points and pulled down 21 rebounds for Hoops.
Moycullen - Belfast Star 80-93 Kevin Ratzsch (201-F, college: Northern St.) scored 35 points and pulled down 18 rebounds to help Belfast Star prevail against Moycullen. Stephen Dawson netted 23 points in the sevneth win for Belfast. Cian Nihill finsihed with 20 points in defeat.
Neptune - UCC Demons 76-74 Neptune nipped UCC Demons at home court behind 38 points and 11 rebounds from Juwann James (198-F, college: JMU). Mark Mitchell contributed 10 points for the home side. Joshua Johnson responded with 20 points and 7 caroms in defeat.
Hibernian UCD Marian Dublin sign Ian McCormick - Dec 21, 2009 (by Eurobasket)
Hibernian UCD Marian Dublin strengthened their roster with addition of American power forward Ian McCormick (202-F/C, college: Swarthmore). McCormick played most recently at Karma Basket Podebrady (Czech Rep.). While playing 20 games for Pages Jaunes Pully Basket in 2008-09 his stats were: 20.4ppg, 12.0rpg (2nd best in the league), 3.6apg, 2.3bpg (3rd best in the league) and 1.3spg. and was awarded: Eurobasket.com All-Swiss LNB Center of the Year, Eurobasket [read more]
Hibernian UCD Marian Dublin strengthened their roster with addition of American power forward Ian McCormick (202-F/C, college: Swarthmore). McCormick played most recently at Karma Basket Podebrady (Czech Rep.). While playing 20 games for Pages Jaunes Pully Basket in 2008-09 his stats were: 20.4ppg, 12.0rpg (2nd best in the league), 3.6apg, 2.3bpg (3rd best in the league) and 1.3spg. and was awarded: Eurobasket.com All-Swiss LNB Center of the Year, Eurobasket.com All-Swiss LNB Defensive Player of the Year, Eurobasket.com All-Swiss LNB 1st Team, Eurobasket.com Swiss LNB All-Imports Team, and Eurobasket.com Swiss LNB All-Defensive Team in his first game with Hibernian, McCormick played 19 minutes and scored 8 points and 5 rebounds By Eurobasket Data Center
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