New teams could be added to basketball league

Interest in the sport is growing

A number of new teams could be formed ahead of the next Manx basketball season, according to the Isle of Man Basketball Association (IOMBBA).

Both a men's and women's teams were away in Gibraltar representing the Isle of Man at the recent Island Games.

The men finished fifth, while the women narrowly missed out on a medal, ending up behind Menorca, Gotland and the host nation who were third.

Publicity officer for the IOMBBA Martin Dunne believes that has been a real boost for the sport; with work currently ongoing behind the scenes to increase the level of participation heading into the forthcoming campaign.

He told Manx Radio Sport more about how those who are interested can get involved: