A crucial weekend for C & S UCC Demons as they face a double header, beginning tomorrow with a visit to the capital for a clash with Eanna, following by a mouth-watering home clash against Swords Thunder on Sunday.

The Nivea For Men’s SuperLeague resumes after the drama of last weekend’s National Cup semi-final clashes, where Abrakebabra Tigers and DART Killester booked their place in the men’s final, while Team Montenotte Hotel Cork have a set-up a date with Waterford Wildcats.

THERE is nothing like a derby game to excite the imagination and when Cork’s neighbouring basketball clubs, UCC Demons and Neptune, meet the atmosphere is unique.

NEPTUNE coach Saisa Ponosevac is hoping for good news on Gordon Fitzgerald’s recuperation ahead of tonight’s Nivea for Men SuperLeague derby against UCC Demons at The Mardyke Arena.

ABRAKEBABRA Tigers are top of the pile in basketball’s Southern Conference — but watch out for Limerick Lions, who are on a high after their seven-point weekend victory over Mardyke UCC Demons in Cork.