Men's Super League talking points: impact of two Americans and title favourites

With basketball's Men’s Super League season tipping off this weekend, there are plenty of rule changes and enticing prospects to look forward to in what is another impossible to call season. Conor Meany looks at five things to watch out for.

HANG TIME: EJ Sligo's Ronald Blain with John Williams Jr. Picture: INPHO/Evan Treacy

1. Two Americans on the floor

The biggest talking point heading into the 2023/24 season is the rule change that will allow two Americans on the floor at the same time. It’s the first time in over a decade that the men’s league will permit this, despite the women’s game having the rule for most of that time. Many people around the game would agree that the timing is right for the change, especially given so many teams had two Americans on their squads anyway.