EuroLeague 2342
What we know makes it worth it
The Euroleague regular season isn’t starting with a bang but it is starting the way we deserve, Emmet Ryan writes on why it is still compelling viewing. It’s been far too long irrespective of what the calendar actually says. Domestic leagues are back across Europe, the World Cup only ended four weeks ago, the youth […]
Zeb makes his Round 1 picks on the Phil Naessens Show
Our man in the OKC, Zeb Benbrook, joined Phil Naessens to break down the best games in the opening round of Euroleague’s regular season. This week Zeb analyses: ALBA Berlin vs CSKA Moscow – Group B Panathinaikos Athens vs PGE Turow Zgorzelec – Group C Real Madrid vs Zalgiris Kaunas – Group A Valencia Basket […]
Zeb talks Alba’s shock of the Spurs on the Phil Naessens show
BiE is delighted to welcome Zebulun Benbrook, editor of Welcome to Loud City, aboard as a contributor. Zeb will be giving his perspective on European hoops from his home town of Oklahoma City on a regular basis. Every week Zeb has as slot on the Phil Naessens show, this week there was only one topic […]
VIDEO: Alba Berlin’s shock of the Spurs gets the Phantom cam treatment
Last night’s incredible game between Alba Berlin and the Spurs got the NBA’s Phantom cam treatment. Relive the best moments from the thrilling 94-93 win for the Bundesliga club, including that moment from Jamel McLean, in super slow-mo.
VIDEO: Watch Jamel McLean hit the buzzer beater as Alba Berlin beat the Spurs
Alba Berlin beat the San Antonio Spurs 94-94 tonight. Yes, the Bundesliga side is already playing regular season ball and it’s only a pre-season game for the NBA champions but…who the hell cares? Nobody in Berlin that’s for sure. Watch Jamel McClean hit the big shot to send the O2 World into a frenzy.
VIDEO: Watch Coach Blatt’s first post-game speech with the Cavs
David Blatt’s first game as head coach of the Cleveland Cavaliers was a 107-80 win over his former charges at Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv. Watch coach Blatt talk to the Cavs after the victory.
VIDEO: Highlights of the Blatt Bowl as Cavs top Maccabi
It was David Blatt’s new team against his old team as the Cleveland Cavaliers stomped Euroleague champions Maccabi Electra Tel Aviv 107-80. Watch the best of the action as LeBron James made his official return home.
Sportando launches new game for Euroleague season
Italian-based basketball site Sportando has launched a new game for Euroleague fans to pit their wits against fellow hoop heads from across the world. The game has two modes, one to predict the outcome of the Euroleague across the season and one for predicting scores on a game by game basis. Speaking to BiE, Sportando’s […]
Hapoel impress, Kazan get a scare in Euroleague qualifiers
Day two of the Euroleague qualifying tournament saw wins for both favourites but the overall favourites suffered a big scare in Oostende. The day opened with Hapoel Jerusalem taking care of business against CEZ Nymburk. For three quarters, the Israeli side was in complete control thanks in no small part to a 16 point and […]
Asvel and Strasbourg progress in Euroleague qualifying
Competitive basketball returned to Europe on Tuesday and the beginning was…a touch disappointing. Strasbourg just plain crushed VEF Riga. The Latvian side did well to keep this one marginally competitive at the break but once the second half started, it was pretty clear Vincent Collet’s side was going to cruise. It was a rout and […]
Euroleague Qualifying Tournament Primer
The qualifying tournament for the final spot in the Euroleague regular season kicks off at 18.00 CET today in Oostende. 8 teams enter, 1 goes to the big show, the rest go to EuroCup. Here’s what you need to know. The favourites: UNICS Kazan This is arguably the worst tag to hold in the ELQT. […]
Real win, Baskonia lose, and the rest of Sunday’s pre-season action
It was a busy Sunday for Euroleague clubs in pre-season action. The headline win came for Real Madrid who took the Euro-American Cup title with a 79-67 win over Guerreros in Bogota. Saski Baskonia however went down in their game at the same tournament with a 79-78 defeat at the hands of Penarol. After losing […]