Basketball: Ireland announce arrival at Europe's top table in style

Jordan Blount top scored with 21 points, while John Carroll and Taiwo Badmus each had 14 points.

Taiwo Badmus in action for Ireland against Cyprus in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre-Qualifiers

Ireland 81 Cyprus 73

Ireland’s made a successful return to the top tier of European basketball, with a 81-73 win over Cyprus in their FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Pre Qualifier Round 1 game in Nicosia.