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

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.

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