O’Byrne reveals Obama hoop dreams

BASKETBALL IRELAND chiefs have their ‘collective fingers crossed’ that US President Barack Obama will accept an invitation to visit their Tallaght headquarters next month.

O’Byrne reveals Obama hoop dreams

The US Commander-in-Chief is an avid basketball fan and Irish officials hope that he can find time to possibly shoot a few hoops during his official state visit here in May.

Basketball Ireland yesterday confirmed they have sent correspondences to both the US Embassy in Dublin and the White House and are awaiting a reply.

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