The Basketball Ireland Player and Coaches of the Year for the 2017/18 season have been announced. The awards were voted for by the head coaches in each of the divisions, with an award for Player of the Year, Young Player of the Year and Coach of the Year in each league. The Men’s Young Player of the Year award meanwhile has been awarded to Eoin Rockall of Maree, following a solid debut season by the Galway team at Super League level. In the Women’s Super League, DCU Mercy’s Sarah Woods has scooped the Player of the Year award after a phenomenal season for Mark Ingle’s side. In the Women’s Division One, Kelly O’Hallahan has been named this year’s Player of the Year following a fantastic display for Marble City Hawks this season which saw them promoted to the Women’s Super League.

Source: Evening echo April 19, 2018 15:22 UTC