FOLLOWING their superb midweek performance in losing to Germany by just nine points, Ireland will be in good heart for tonight’s European qualifier aginst Croatia in Zagreb.

HEAD coach of the Irish basketball team, Gerry Fitzpatrick, has announced his squad for next week’s friendly against England and the European Championship semi-final round games against Germany, Croatia and former Macedonia (FYROM).

The Irish Junior men face Israel tomorrow evening in their opening game of the European Championships challenge round (tip-off 5pm).

The Irish Junior men face Israel tomorrow evening in their opening game of the European Championships challenge round (tip-off 5pm).