Why Cork gives a homecourt advantage for basketball

Basketball is poised for its annual Cork extravaganza, as almost 500 players from across the country head south for the National Cup semi-finals weekend.

There will be a significant Cork flavour to proceedings, of course, including a pair of derbies between Ambassador UCC Glanmire and Singleton’s SuperValu Brunell to add extra spice to the action.

“Cork is one of the homes of basketball, it has always had a strong tradition and the cup semi-finals are becoming synonymous with Cork now,” says Basketball Ireland media manager Mary McGuire.