Two Galway players have been named in Paul Kelleher’s
Under 18 Squad for the FIBA Under 18 Mens European Championship in Romania. Both
players play their club basketball with Moycullen and are James Connaire of St
Joseph’s the Bish and St Pauls Oughterard’s Paul Kelly.
The Ireland U18 men’s team won bronze in Division C last year and got promoted back to Division B for this summer’s Championships. The team will tip off the European Championships in Oradea, Romania, from July 26th to August 4th.
Speaking about the announcement, Coach Kelleher
stated: “This has been maybe the most difficult decision that I have had to
make in 13 years of selecting national teams. There is a fantastic depth in
this squad and while excited about our final 12, I’m also sad for the three
players not selected. We have a wonderful group of players, and that is
something to be excited about. We will prepare to a high level over the coming
months, and we are excited about preparations and hopefully this will lead to a
fruitful European Championships.”
The selected players are:
CJ Fulton, Belfast Star, St. Malachy’s College, Belfast
Daire Kennelly, Tralee Imperials/Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, Mounthawk
David Lehane, Blue Demons, Gaelcholáiste Mhuire AG
James Connaire, Moycullen BC, St Joseph’s The Bish, Galway
Leeroy Odiahio, Tralee Imperials/Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, Mounthawk
Matthew Harper, Templeogue BC, Templeogue College
Nathan Moore, Limerick Lions/UL Sports Eagles, Cresent Comprehensive
Paul Kelly, Moycullen BC, St Paul’s Oughterard
Rapolas Buivydas, St. Brendan’s/Garvey’s Tralee Warriors, CBS The Green St.
Mary’s
Ronan Cregan, Limerick Lions, Cresent Comprehensive
Sanmi Fajana, Myerscough College, Manchester
Tiernan Howe, Abbey Seals Dublin Lions, Coláiste Chiarain, Leixlip
