Templeogue Basketball Club

Templeogue Basketball Club is an Irish basketball club based in Dublin. Templeogue is one of the largest basketball clubs in Ireland, with over 300 members and 20 teams competing in Dublin Leagues and National Competitions. The club's senior men's representative team, Griffith College Templeogue, plays in Ireland's top national league, the Super League.

Templeogue Basketball Club
Founded1976
ArenaNord Anglia International School
LocationLeopardstown, Dublin, Ireland
Team colorsRed & white
Main sponsorGriffith College Dublin
PresidentEddie Guilmartin
WebsiteTBC.ie

History

Templeogue Basketball Club was established in 1976 by a group of Past Pupils from Templeogue College.[1] It was not until 2012 that a senior men's team entered one of Ireland's national competitions. For the 2012–13 season, Templeogue entered the National League Division 1 and made their debut on 29 September 2012 against Ulster Elks.[2] After losing their season opener, they won their first match two weeks later.[3] Between October and February, Templeogue remained unbeaten thanks to American import Isaac Gordon.[4] They finished as Division 1 Northern Conference runners-up in 2012–13 and made the semi-finals.

In 2013, Templeogue were admitted into the Premier League for the 2013–14 season.[5] The team recruited Conor and Daniel James from UCD Marian to team up with their younger brother Stephen.[6] Their first season in the top league ended with just one win in eighteen games.

The 2014–15 season saw Templeogue's Premier League team climb the ladder. After starting their campaign with three straight defeats, Templeogue bounced back to finish the regular season in third place with an 11–7 record.[7] Their strong form at the back end of the season saw coach Mark Keenan and centre Jason Killeen win Coach and Player of the Month respectively for March 2015.[8] They went on to reach the Champions Trophy final, where they were defeated 85–73 by UCC Demons.[9][10]

In 2015–16, Templeogue were undefeated over their first 10 games, but stumbled over their final eight to finish the regular season in third place with a 14–4 record. Their form over the first half of the season saw them reach the National Cup final.[11][12] There they defeated Swords Thunder 78–75 to claim the first national trophy in club history. The Final MVP was awarded to small forward Michael Bonaparte after he scored 21 points.[13]

In 2016–17, Templeogue won their first league title after finishing first on the regular-season table with a 20–2 record. They went on to reach the Champions Trophy final, where they lost to Tralee Warriors.

In 2017–18, Templeogue reached the National Cup final for the second time in three years, where they defeated UCD Marian 68–62 behind 23 points from MVP Lorcan Murphy.[14] They went on to reach their third Champions Trophy final in four years, but were once again defeated by Tralee Warriors.

In 2018–19, Templeogue were triumphant at last in the Champions Trophy tournament, defeating Belfast Star 77–62 in the final to win their first Champions Trophy title.[15]

In 2019–20, Templeogue reached the National Cup final for the third time in five years, where they defeated Éanna 78–68 behind 33 points from MVP Lorcan Murphy.[16]

Achievements
  • 1× Irish Men's National League champions: 2017[17]
  • 3× Irish Men's National Cup champions: 2016, 2018, 2020
  • 1× Irish Men's Champions Trophy champions: 2019
  • 1× U20 National Cup champions: 2013
  • 4× U18 National Cup champions: 2007, 2011, 2012, 2014
  • 3× Billy Kelly Tournament champions: 2006, 2009, 2011
  • 1× AICC U16 champions: 2016
  • South Dublin Sports Club of the Year: 2011[18]

References
  1. "History". TBC.ie. Retrieved 4 September 2016.
  2. "Templeogue Basketball v Ulster Elks". YouTube.com. 8 October 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  3. Lakes, Colm (10 October 2012). "Templeogue defeat Titans in First Ever National League Win". TheCourtsideCollective.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  4. Lakes, Colm (22 February 2013). "Northern Conference Showdown between Templeogue & Elks". TheCourtsideCollective.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  5. "Dan James ready to lead by example on Templeogue's big night". IrishTimes.com. 4 October 2013. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  6. O'Connor, Rúaidhrí (4 October 2013). "Basketball: Templeogue ready to make step up in class". Independent.ie. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  7. Tracey, Cian (6 March 2015). "Templeogue aim for strong finish". Independent.ie. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  8. "Congratulations to TBC's Mark Keenan and Jason Killeen, Basketball..." Facebook.com. 21 April 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  9. "C&S UCC Demons end season unbeaten". RTE.ie. 29 March 2015. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  10. Leonard, Stephen (1 October 2015). "Templeogue set to face their Demons". Echo.ie. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  11. O'Donoghue, Ross (29 January 2016). "Templeogue slight favourites for novel national cup final". IrishTimes.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  12. Coughlan, John (29 January 2016). "Templeogue sweat on US star Michael Bonaparte". IrishExaminer.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  13. "RECAP: 2016 HULA HOOPS MEN'S NATIONAL CUP FINAL". BasketballIreland.ie. 31 January 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
  14. "HULA HOOPS CUP FINALS GAMEZONE 2018: SENIOR MEN & WOMEN". BasketballIreland.ie. 27 January 2018. Retrieved 27 January 2018.
  15. "GAMEZONE: Champions Trophy and League Cup weekend". BasketballIreland.ie. 13 April 2019. Retrieved 15 April 2019.
  16. "GAMEZONE: Hula Hoops National Cup Finals - Super League". BasketballIreland.ie. 25 January 2020. Retrieved 26 January 2020.
  17. "RESULTS & REACTION: MARCH 11-12TH". BasketballIreland.ie. 9 March 2017. Retrieved 13 March 2017.
  18. "About Templeogue Basketball Club". Facebook.com. Retrieved 18 August 2016.
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