Adrian O'Sullivan of UCC Demons shoots a basket during the National Cup semi-final against Templeogue in 2018. Photo by Brendan Moran/SportsfileThe Irish basketball season will recommence on September 18 after the league’s year-and-a-half hiatus during the pandemic. The men’s national league will be the first competition to return while the women’s game will follow two weeks later on October 2, following the announcement this afternoon. In a further boost to the men’s game, eight-time league champions UCC Demons will play in Division One next season after sitting out the 2019/’20 season. Additionally, teams will prepare for the season’s return with summer tournaments for both men (July 31-September 4) and women (August 28-September 18).

Source: Irish Independent June 10, 2021 19:18 UTC