Coffey to leave Limerick Lions
Not knowing one end of a basketball from the other, I will let John Buckley give the detail:
Having moved to Ireland just under a year ago to play basketball professionally for the ‘Jungle Kings’, American native Coffey has announced that he is to leave the Limerick Lions. Sean was one of the starting five throughout the season, he led the team in terms of points scored (averaging 15.5 points per game) and was the top 3-point scorer in the league hitting an impressive 37 three pointers (netting 111 points). “We would like to thank Sean for the tremendous effort he put into his time here, he is a very talented and dedicated player, we wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours”, commented Limerick Lions Public Relations Officer, John Buckley.
Sean Coffey has had some interest from a number of European clubs and is looking into taking up an offer somewhere on the continent. “I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with the Limerick Lions. This organization has given me my start in professional basketball. I hope to continue my career in Europe. Due to this opportunity that was given to me, I was able to achieve individual feats that I am very proud of; leading the Superleague in 3 point field goals made and leading the Lions in scoring”. American’s playing one season in Ireland before moving further east or returning west is not uncommon – most Americans only come and play in the Superleague for one season, hoping to experience the Emerald Isle, while getting their footsteps into professional basketball.
“I give John King, Harry Coyne and my teammates much thanks for making my time here so special. It will be a time in my life I will never forget. I wish the club the best of luck in the future”, he continued, claiming that he will continue to follow the successes of the Limerick Lions Superleague team from wherever he may be in the world. Sean also mentioned that he has fallen in love with his adopted city and considered Limerick a home while he was here, adding that he hopes “to have Limerick City as a place to visit well after my career is over”. The Limerick Lions would like to wish Sean all the best and the luck of the Irish as he hopes to further his basketball career.