We must go to Denmark in positive mood, says Bowdler

CAL BOWDLER believes Ireland has what it takes to reach European basketball’s elite with victory in Denmark tomorrow.

Ireland’s senior men take on Denmark in Aarhus, defending a 14-point lead going into the second leg of their Division A play-off having defeated the Danes 80-66 last Saturday at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin.

An aggregate victory would be enough to propel the Irish into the big leagues for the first time, pitting them against European powerhouses like Spain, Lithuania, Greece, Russia and Croatia next season.