THE Irish basketball community is today mourning the sudden and untimely loss of one of it's most promising stars, 18-year-old Liam Chandler.
Chandler, played with his local club Neptune Basketball Club in Blackpool, Cork and recently represented his country at the under-18 European Championships in Estonia.
A Basketball Ireland statement lauded Liam’s "character, talent and commitment", underlining his prowess as an offensive and defensive rebounder.
"He played a huge part in Neptune’s Cup winning treble earlier this year, and on many occasions, wore the Irish jersey with pride at international tournaments and European Championships, most recently representing his country at Under 18 level in Estonia."
"Everyone at Basketball Ireland would like to extend sincere condolences to Liam’s family, friends, club, and team-mates.”
Several Irish basketball games have been postponed this weekend as a result, and those that will go ahead will hold a minutes silence in honor of Liam Chandler.
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the untimely passing of Neptune's Liam Chandler. Rest in Peace. https://t.co/CTDQXJOX3t pic.twitter.com/ayuaHNf3HS
— Basketball Ireland (@BballIrl) November 3, 2017
