Conor Meany: Neptune keep impressive run going on poignant night at Stadium

Next week's Cork derby will give us a real indication of how good the Blackpool side are.

Energywise Ireland Neptune's Jordan Blount lays up a basket from Flexachem Killorglin's Aksels Skaistiauks during the Men's Super League at the Neptune stadium. Picture: Eddie O'Hare

Neptune win 113-77 on emotional night in The Stadium 

What a difference a month makes. At the end of 2022 Neptune looked like a team in disarray as they lost five of their last seven games of the year. 2023 has started perfectly and the signing of Tarkus Ferguson has played a major role in that. The 6’4 guard is capable of running the team, scoring and being disruptive defensively. In his first two games Neptune have scored over 100 points and they look potent offensively. I questioned whether Jordan Evans was the right American for Neptune and I think you’re seeing what was missing when you see Ferguson put the ball on the floor and create for both himself and others. What makes it sweeter for Neptune is that they still have Evans to come in for 10 minutes a game to provide some extra depth. The two wins to start the year have come against teams outside of the playoff spots so bigger challenges will come and next week’s Cork derby will give us a real indication of just how good this Neptune team could be over the next couple of weeks.