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Belfast Star crowned champions as leaders Tralee are penalised

Belfast Star players, from left, Aidan Quinn, Djorje Stankovic and Delaney Blaylock can now celebrate a league title
Belfast Star players, from left, Aidan Quinn, Djorje Stankovic and Delaney Blaylock can now celebrate a league title

The Men's National Competitions Committee (MNCC) at Basketball Ireland has confirmed that Belfast Star have been declared the 2019/20 Basketball Ireland Men’s Super League champions.

The decision comes following the outcome of an arbitration hearing held earlier this week, which has found that Garvey’s Tralee Warriors committed an unintentional rule violation towards the end of the playing season.

Speaking today, Chair of the MNCC, Bernard O’Byrne stated: "Both Tralee Warriors and Belfast Star have accepted the result of the hearing, the appeal process and the outcome. They have congratulated each other on a fantastic season of basketball and wish each other well.

"The MNCC would like to take this opportunity to express their appreciation to both clubs for their sportsmanlike attitude."

With all basketball activity in Ireland currently suspended, the presentation of the league trophy and medals will take place at a later date to be confirmed in due course. 

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