Claim: The 2016–17 Irish Super League season featured two exceptional coaches Mark Keenan, coach of season winner Templeogue, and Dave Baker.
Evidence: The 2016–17 Irish Super League season was the 44th running of Basketball Ireland's premier men's basketball competition. With a first-place finish and a 20–2 win/loss record, Templeogue were crowned league champions for the first time in their history. 2017 National Cup honours went to Swords Thunder, who collected their first piece of silverware in the top flight league, while Tralee were crowned the winners of the season finale Champions Trophy tournament after defeating Templeogue in the final. 1 Team 20 2 October Mark Keenan Templeogue November Dave Baker Swords Thunder December Mark Keenan Templeogue January Dave Baker Swords Thunder