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.
TUS Midlands Begin Sigerson Cup Campaign This Evening
Ronan Sweeney Named New Portarlington Manager
I've Always Been A Fan Of The Pre Season Competitions - Mickey Harte
Paul Loonam Set To Fight In February
Athlone Town Secure Signature Of Thomas Considine
Robbie Henshaw Set To Return For Leinster This Weekend
Offaly And Westmeath Advance In O'Byrne Cup
Coin Toss Decides Multiple Fixtures In Walsh Cup
Shane Lowry To Compete At Dubai Invitational
Portlaoise Panthers Miss Out On U20 National Cup Final
St Brigid's Win All Ireland Final Place
Midlands Counties Set To Start Walsh Cup Journey
Offaly Boxer Serves Up ‘Boxer Bites' Series On Social Media
Athlone Town Confirm Departure Of Three Players
Kerry v Dublin - A Rivalry That Revived The GAA
Lane Family Toast National Title Clean Sweep
Portlaoise Panthers Suffer Another Division One Defeat