Ireland beat Azerbaijan but fall short of play-off spot

Ireland head coach Mark Keenan during the game. Pic: Laszlo Geczo

Ireland concluded their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Pre-Qualifying campaign with an impressive 79-64 away win over Azerbaijan. 

It sees Ireland finish with a 3-3 record in Group A and in line for a second-placed finish, with Kosovo hosting Group A winners Switzerland in Pristina later on Sunday.