Basketball: Dominant Ireland claim European Championship for Small Countries title

'The guys are superb, I think they’re all MVP’s there. They all sacrificed minutes for the good of the team and that is how we won the tournament'

Ireland captain Jason Killeen celebrates with his team-mates after the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries success. Picture: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Ireland have won the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries, after a 97-66 victory over Malta.

John Carroll and Jordan Blount were the Ireland’s top scorers on the night, with 20 and 17 points respectively. Their consistent performances throughout the week saw them included in the tournament All-Star team too.