Keenan confident Ireland have components to succeed despite missing duo 

Aidan Harris Igiehon of Ireland warms-up before the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers first-round match between Ireland and Kosovo. Pic: Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Ireland basketball coach Mark Keenan is confident his side can deliver in this week’s big internationals against Switzerland and Azerbaijan despite missing some key contributors.

Taiwo Badmus, who missed the wins over Kosovo and Azerbaijan in November, and Aidan Harris Igiehon are both unavailable due to injury.