Sligo native Michael Bree named new head coach of Irish men's basketball team

Bree will join from Denmark where he is currently part of their senior men’s programme.

Michael Bree, who won 40 caps for Ireland between 2000 and 2006, has been named head coach of the Irish men's team. Pic: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott

Michael Bree has been named as the new head coach of the Ireland senior men’s national basketball team. Bree, who replaces longtime coach Mark Keenan, will officially take over the role in September after he finishes his current duties as an assistant coach with the Danish national team.

The Sligo native, who lives in Sweden, said it was an easy decision to accept the role.