Ireland men's basketball captain Jason Killeen has called time on his international career.
The 36-year-old brings the curtain down on his 14-year spell with the Irish senior team days after leading the side to victory in the FIBA European Championship for Small Countries.
Ireland defeated Malta 97-66 at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Sunday with the Templeogue player lifting the trophy.
"My favorite memories playing basketball have always been playing in the summer with the national team," the Limerick native told Basketball Ireland of an international career that began in a friendly against Luxembourg in 2007.
"As a young man the veterans took me under their wing and their advice and guidance served me throughout my career. My hope is that that I was able to do the same for some of lads who are starting out on their own journeys.
"It has been my pleasure to see this current group of players grow and develop in the Irish system and prove that they belong in the next level of European competition. The future of Irish basketball is bright and it has been my honor to be part of that."
