Killester won their sixth Pat Duffy National Cup title and first since 2019, defeating defending champions UCC Demons 92-75 in the final at the National Basketball Arena on Saturday.
The Demons had beaten EJ Sligo All-Stars 91-77 in last weekend's semi-final in Cork, to reach back-to-back deciders.
Isiah Dasher picked up the MVP following a 31 point performance, but there were crucial contributions across the board, among them Kason Harrell with 16 points, Baptiste Chazelas with 12 points and 12 rebounds and Paul Dick, who shot 10 points and picked up nine rebounds.
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Pat Duffy National Cup final
Killester 92 UCC Demons 75
