Loreto College romped to the first Under-19s British Colleges Premier National Title.

The Hulme-based outfit beat SEEVIC (Essex) 82-72 in the final in Birmingham after seeing off HCCA (Hackney) 105-83 in the semi-final.

The team, made up of Manchester Magic's successful under-18 players, held strong in the final after a convincing win in the semis.

"Winning the championship gave a big boost to the Loreto/Magic Basketball Academy, which is attracting much talent for entry in September 2011," said a Magic spokesman.

Big man Jack Crook ran amok in the win over Hackney, scoring an incredible 44 points.

Josh McGinn and Joe Kilpatrick top-scored in the final with 14 apiece, while guard Tom Devitt took the MVP award.

The team is led by Paul Middleton, who also coaches the Magic Under-18 team. He is assisted in both roles by Garry Latham.

Semi-final
Loreto 105 - 83 HCCA (Hackney)
Jack Crook 44, Josh McGinn 21, Joe Kilpatrick 14, Tom Devitt 12 Dujon Lattie 9
Final
Loreto 82 - 72 SEEVIC (Essex)
Josh McGinn 14, Joe Kilpatrick 14, Dujon Lattie 11, Jack Crook 10, Greg Pearson 10, Tom Devitt 9, Loick Pouale 8, Luke Meakin 6. MVP Tom Devitt.

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