Neptune Basketball Club

Neptune Basketball Club
Founded 1948
Arena Neptune Stadium
Location Cork, Ireland
Team colors Blue & white
Main sponsor Blackpool Credit Union
Farranree Credit Union
Gurranabraher Credit Union
President Paul Barrett

Neptune Basketball Club is an Irish basketball club based in Cork. Established in 1948 through the Slua Muirí, Neptune is the oldest and most successful civilian basketball club in Ireland.[1]

History

The club's senior men's representative team, BFG Neptune, has won the Irish National League title 11 times. Known as Burgerland Neptune throughout the 1980s and 1990s,[2] the team won seven championships between 1983 and 1991 thanks to American import Terry Strickland and the support of Irish investor Jackie Solan.[3] Neptune won a further four titles between 1995 and 2003.[4][5] In 2013, Neptune won their fifth National Cup title and first since 1992.[6]

In July 2015, Neptune withdrew from the Premier League following a major loss of player personnel, deciding instead to join the second-tiered National League Division 1 for the 2015–16 season.[7][8][9] Neptune continued on in Division 1 for the 2016–17 season.[10]

Achievements

Notable past players

References

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