Underage players and coaches recognised at 2024 International Caps Ceremony

Basketball Ireland welcomed players, staff, family and friends to the National Basketball Arena on Saturday, as those who represented their country throughout the year were presented with their official caps at the 2024 International Caps Ceremony. 

Representatives from the Ireland U16, U18 and U20 teams that competed at the FIBA Youth EuroBasket in July and August were present.

Basketball Ireland president Margaret Miley presented the caps to the players, while there was a keynote address from former Ireland international Niamh Dwyer.

The underage players of the year at each age category were also announced:

U16 Women Player of the Year - Muireann Teahan
U16 Men Player of the Year - Lorcan Bailey Morrow & Kieran Quinn
U18 Women Player of the Year - Grace Prenter
U18 Men Player of the Year - Stanley Njekwe
U20 Women Player of the Year - Sarah Hickey
U20 Men Player of the Year - Tobi Ogunbare

Speaking at the ceremony Basketball Ireland president, Margaret Miley, said: 

"It’s an important occasion to acknowledge the commitment and effort that our players have put in to represent their country. You have all done us so proud. Thank you to the coaches and staff of our international teams. They have dedicated so much time and energy over the last year - both on and off the court - to prepare the players for this summer’s FIBA Youth EuroBasket . I’d also like to thank the various team sponsors, who made an invaluable contribution to all our underage teams.

Behind every player there is a huge network - family, friends, international, school and club coaches, backroom staff and volunteers - and I would like to thank everyone for their time and sacrifice, along with their unwavering support of the players."

Players and families can access individual high-resolution photos here.