Ben McMoran

Nickname:"The Prodigy"
Ben Mcmoranlives in Tyrone in Northern Ireland and has been playing pool competitive pool for 2 years. He is currently the nuber one ranked junior on Ireland's American 8 and 9 Ball Pool Tour.

At his young age, he has already won numerous titles on the junior tour. Some of his results include winning the Tyrone under19 championships back to back yearsand winning the Ulster under19 Championship.
 
He recently started to compete on the Men's tour, recording some very impressive results along the way, including a few semi-final appearances.
 
iIn August, 2008, Ben will be traveling to Germany to represent Ireland in the European Championships, competing against 39 other countries.This is a huge honor for not only him, but also for McDermott! Best of Luck Ben!


Nickname: The Prodigy
Date of Birth: 8th September 8, 1992
Years Playing 9-Ball: 2
Home Club: Fintona pool club- Tyrone
Favourite World 9-Ball Player: Nick Van den Burg
How Often Do You Practice: 5times a week
Your 9-Ball Ambition: To be ranked no. 1 in the junior tour and to get into the top 8 in the mens tour
Your Biggest 9-Ball Achievement: Winning Ulster U19 pool Championships and Tyrone U19 Championships in back-to-back years
Best Tournament Venue: Frames snooker and pool club- Belfast
Favourite Other Sport: Snooker
Sporting Hero: Mark Selby/ Ronnie O'Sullivan