NBA star shines as Ireland slump to heavy defeat against Austria 

The gulf in standard between Austria’s fulltime professionals and Mark Keenan’s side was apparent when they lost by 27 points to them last November.

Aidan Harris Igiehon had a tough assignment, coming up against NBA player Jakob Poeltl. ©INPHO/Tom Maher

Austria 92 Ireland 66 

ANOTHER heavy loss shipped to Austria but there’s still a tiny sliver of hope for Ireland in the 2025 FIBA Eurobasket pre-Qualifiers thanks to Cyprus pulling off a shock 71-63 victory over Switzerland last night.