Fitzpatrick boost with full panel

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).

FIBA rules permit ten players for international competitions, with 12 named for the England game.

For the first time in this semi-final round, a full panel is available, a relief for Fitzpatrick in his first stint as head coach after taking over from Bill Dooley.