The Laois club open their First Division campaign against Joels Dublin Lions.
Portlaoise Panthers are playing for silverware - that's the message coming from the Laois club ahead of the return of the National League basketball season.
The Panthers narrowly missed out on promotion to the Super League in the last campaign after losing to Limerick Sport Eagles in the playoffs.
Jack Scully is the club's head coach.
He says his team has new standards to meet:
Scully looks forward to this weekend's season opener with Midlands 103's David Hollywood:
The Panthers begin their campaign at home to Joels Dublin Lions on Saturday evening.
Tip off in St Mary's Hall is set for 7pm.
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