Cork's Jordan Blount retires from Ireland 5v5 duty

Blount has represented Ireland for more than a decade

Jordan Blount of Ireland in action against Endar Poladkhanli of Azerbaijan during the FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin. Pic: Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Jordan Blount will retire from 5v5 international basketball following Ireland's EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifier against Luxembourg on Monday.

Blount, who plays for Kerry Super League side Killorglin, has represented Ireland at international level for more than a decade. The Cork native has also been part of the Irish 3v3 squad in recent seasons.