Scotts Lakers host Kilkenny to effectively decide destination of Division 1B Plater title

LAST weekend Scotts Lakers clash with Paris Texas Kilkenny was postponed due to the severe weather, and has now been rescheduled for this Saturday in Killarney Sports Centre at 7.30pm.

Scotts Lakers remain in the top position of Division 1B with nine wins and 27 points, ahead of Kilkenny with eight wins and 24 points but with a game in hand against bottom club Titans, which they’ll be expected to win. Therefore their clash with Scotts Lakers on Saturday will effectively decide who wins the Division 1B Plate title.

The sides clashed in Kilkenny earlier in the season with the Lakers losing 86-72. Kilkenny have some quality players in the likes of Taylor Young, Brian Hogan, Julian O’Keeffe, James Butler and Lukasz Szulc.

Apart from a recent loss to Dublin Lions, Scotts Lakers have enjoyed a very impressive run in the league with the Lions loss their first league defeat since December. With the continued absence of the injured Justin Tuason, the Lakers will be relying on the twin scoring threat of Antuan Bootle and Dailian Mason. Coach Cormac O’Donoghue will also be looking for big performances from the likes of Mark Greene, Andrew Fitzgerald, Dan Griffin, Philip O’Connor, Con O’Mahony,Cian Clernon, Dylan O’Sullivan and Paul Clarke.

Easter Basketball Camp in Killarney

AFTER a five year absence St. Pauls Basketball Club will host an Easter Basketball Camp at the Killarney Sports and Leisure Centre from Tuesday March 27 to Thursday March 29 inclusive.

Scotts Lakers stars Antuan Bootle, Dailian Mason, and St. Paul’s director of basketball and former Euroleague player Vojkan Bencic will be joined by a number of well established Irish coaches and local club coaches. Club officials are still finalising the full list but those expected to be involved will be announced soon.

The camp, which is open to boys and girls from 7 to 17 years, will involve intensive and interesting sessions on skill development in offence and defence, as well as teaching the participants the mental side of basketball. There will also be informative tips on nutrition and much more giving all participants a huge insight into basketball and help them to improve their overall game.

Everybody taking part in the camp will benefit from a total of nine hours basketball coaching over the three days. The cost for each participant is €40 each and for the second and third child in the same family, the cost is €20.

The camp is not confined to members of the St. Paul’s club and there is an open invitation to all basketball enthusiasts in Killarney and to members of any basketball club in Kerry and beyond. Entries will be taken on a first come first taken basis and it will be restricted to limited numbers

Application forms are available from the reception of Killarney Sports and Leisure centre and must be returned before Friday March 23 as numbers are limited.