Conor Meany on basketball: Things just got serious with Cup KO fears

Six games into basketball's Super League season and it’s time for the first round of the knockout National Cup. Ahead of this weekend’s action, we look at the big storylines and questions heading into the most important weekend of the season so far.

ON THE LINE: Adrian O'Sullivan and Ballincollig put their National Cup title on the line on Saturday. Pic: Paul Phelan/Sportsfile

Who will defend in Neptune?

Neptune host league and Cup favourites Belfast Star on Saturday. Neptune started poorly but a big derby win over Demons and last weekend’s win over Killester have shown improvement and they are now 3-3.