strength and standards in the hope of re-entering the National League in 1998. Behind Americans Lafelle McGilvery (27ppg) and John Owens (29ppg), as well as Shane Coughlan, Shane McCarthy and Noel Browne (vital members of Blue Demons' 1996 U19 Cup title), the team had victories over Limerick and St Gall's before meeting their match against Cup holders Denny Notre Dame. Their successful five-year focus on junior basketball saw Blue Demons win the 1998 Club of the Year award courtesy of the Irish Basketball Association. Return to action In 1998, Blue Demons Basketball Club re-entered a team into the National League. In 2002, the club teamed up with the University College Cork, and as a result, the National League team became known as "UCC Demons". Three years later, Demons won their first title since 1989. In 2009, Demons claimed their sixth National League title and fifth National Cup title. O'Reilly-Colbert era The 2012–13 season saw Demons begin a dominant legacy in the National League, as they won the inaugural Champions Trophy title. The following season saw them acquire the services of Irish international Colin O'Reilly, who joined as player/coach, and American import Lehmon Colbert. The pair guided Demons to their sixth National Cup title and a second consecutive Champions Trophy title. In 2014–15, UCC Demons created history in Irish basketball by becoming the first side ever to remain undefeated for an entire season. They claimed the end-of-season Champions Trophy to add to their League and Cup titles in a campaign that saw them win 24 games in a row. For the season, O'Reilly was named both Player and Coach of the Year. In 2015–16, Demons won their eighth league title and their fourth consecutive Champions Trophy crown. For the season, Colbert was named Player of the Year. Both O'Reilly and Colbert left UCC Demons in 2016, and as a result, the team finished in sixth place in 2016–17. The pair returned to the team for the 2017–18 season. In June 2019, following the exodus of a number of players, UCC Demons withdrew from the Super League after they were unable to secure enough talent for the 2019–20 season. Return to Super League In June 2021, UCC Demons were revived and joined the National League Division One for the 2021–22 season. They won the 2022 President's Cup and the 2022 Division One championship. They were subsequently promoted back into the Super League