ICOT College Dublin to sponsor Ireland U16 Men at FIBA European Championship

ICOT College Dublin have been announced as sponsors of Ireland’s U16 men’s team for the upcoming FIBA U16 Men’s European Championship.

The Four Nations champions continue their preparations for the tournament in Romania when they compete in the prestigious Dussman Trophy in Luxembourg from July 7^th, before taking on Bulgaria in a two-game series ten days later.

‘Partnering with an academic institute dovetails well with our programme,’ said head coach Dr. Michael Lynch. ‘We encourage commitment of our players to their education, as well as their continued commitment to their performance as elite athletes. The management team and players really value the sponsorship and the opportunities it creates to allow us to focus on our basketball,’ added Lynch. 

Ireland U16 men celebrate their win in the Four Nations at the National Basketball Arena. 

Announcing the partnership, Director of Studies ICOT College, Therese McDonagh said:

ICOT College recognizes the importance of both education and sports in the holistic development of young individuals. By sponsoring the Ireland U16 Men's basketball team, the college aims to support talented athletes and encourage their passion for sports while emphasizing the value of education. This sponsorship demonstrates ICOT's commitment to promoting a well-rounded approach to student development.

ICOT College wants to strengthen its ties with the community, specifically the Ireland under-16 basketball team and its supporters. We want to demonstrate our commitment to youth development, health, and well-being. We hope this sponsorship helps ICOT College establish itself as an active participant in the local community, fostering positive
relationships and goodwill.

Ireland are in Group 'C' of the FIBA U16 Men’s European Championship alongside Czech Republic, Switzerland, Denmark, Luxembourg and Croatia. Their first game is against Czech Republic on August 4th.