Irish basketball team to be coached by Peter Strickland

The Irish Senior Men’s team will now be headed up Pete Strickland, after it was announced the American will take over as head coach from.

Irish basketball team to be coached by Peter Strickland

Strickland will hold the position for the next two seasons, his time concluding after the FIBA Small Nations European Championships in 2018.

Maryland native Strickland is no stranger to the Irish basketball scene, having played with Neptune Basketball Club in Cork from 1980-1982, where he became known for his fantastic ball handling skills and superb assists that helped send Neptune to an undefeated regular season and Top Four title.

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