Basketball NI are pleased to announce a new member of the team
Robert McTernaghan has joined the BNI Board of Directors. Robert has been involved in basketball for a long time and we are looking forward to him bringing his passion for the sport and experience to the board.
We asked Robert some questions so we can all get to know her better.
Name: Robert McTernaghan
Board Role: Director
Can you tell us about your experience with basketball? I have played basketball since I was a child for Star of the Sea as it was then, now Belfast Star. I had a fantastic experience playing basketball for St. Malachy’s College in Belfast and through that experience was lucky enough to make a junior men’s Ireland squad when I was 17.
Following on from that, I continued to play Premier league up to Superleague with Belfast Star then back down to Premier league and essentially calling it a day in my early 30’s. I had some fantastic experiences at University both at Queen’s and Ulster University. I had a very lucky experience at playing BUGS on 3 occasions for Northern Ireland Universities.
Club Association (if any): Belfast Star
Favourite thing to do? (other than basketball): Golf & Cycling
What is your Favourite Film?: Casino Royale
Favourite Sporting Moment? This is so difficult. Michael Jordan’s game winning shot in game 6 against Utah Jazz in the MBA finals
Can you tell us something about yourself that we wouldn’t already know? I most recently led the response & lead an asylum campaign in Europe (with the Council of Europe) for fleeing Ukrainian nationals, so they could seek pro bono legal advice from whatever European country they were in.
What are your hopes for the future for basketball in Northern Ireland? To see basketball being played at the Commonwealth Games for both men and women.