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Van Oostrum’s new slate
Devon Van Oostrum made his return to competitive European hoops on Wednesday night as the 25 year old looked to hit a reset with New Heroes Den Bosch and make up for lost time. Emmet Ryan checked out the return of the Dutchman who was once the young face of British hoops It can’t have […]
Back on the road again
The Irish champions looked sharp in moments but there was quite the early season vibe to UCD Marian’s win over DCU Saints. Emmet Ryan on the return of the Irish hoops season There were a few noticeable changes as UCD Marian returned to the floor as Irish champions for the first time in 40 years. […]
Where to watch basketball online in 2018-19
The headline is painfully clickbait-y but we actually need your help on this one. BallinEurope has compiled every source it can for online viewing of basketball but is trying to find more. Here’s what we have so far The good news is, there’s a lot of basketball to watch online. The bad news, there’s […]
The calm before the storm
With six different sides claiming the six trophies across Irish men’s and women’s basketball last season, there was a surprising calm at the season launch this month. Emmet Ryan on how the friendly faces hid the potential for another season of insanity on the court for Irish hoops DCU Mercy’s dramatic one point win over […]
UCD Marian survive the wildest possible ride
After the wildest season in living memory, it all came down to one game added on to the end of the season. Killester and UCD Marian had survived the road here but it was all going to be for nought for one. Emmet Ryan on how UCD Marian emerged to win the Irish men’s Superleague. […]
LIVE: Moycullen vs UCD Marian
BallinEurope is streaming Moycullen vs UCD Marian in a crucial clash in the Irish men’s Superleague. A win for UCD could secure the title depending on results elsewhere. Defeat for the visitors would similarly have massive implications for the title race. The stream will appear in this post shortly before tip off at 7pm Irish […]
Interview: FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann
FIBA secretary general Patrick Baumann spoke to BallinEurope’s Emmet Ryan shortly after the conclusion of the Irish men’s cup final at the end of January in Dublin. The key takeaways from the discussion included support for a global players union, opposing conceding ground on Eurocup with Euroleague, the role of 3×3, and a look at […]
A new game for Corselli
The exams are different, so is the practice, and she has to coach some of her team mates in her spare time. It’s been quite the change of life for Tiffany Corselli but she’s looking to make the most of her time in Ireland when she takes the floor for DCU Mercy in the Irish […]
The hunter becomes the hunted
UCD Marian has spent most of their history as a club playing the role of plucky underdog. This season they’ve got a huge target on their back. On Saturday the Dublin club goes for its first Irish cup title since 2011. Emmet Ryan sat down with two of their veterans as they look ahead to […]
It’s Zalgiris but not the one you were expecting
This Saturday morning will see Zalgiris go for glory in a cup final. Not a huge shock but this isn’t the Kaunas club, instead it’s Leixlip Zalgiris who are taking the floor. Emmet Ryan on the big named club making waves in Ireland Once a tiny rural village in Co. Kildare with around 2,000 people […]
Heavy hangs the head
Glanmire head into Sunday’s Irish women’s cup final looking to win the title for the fifth straight year. Having plugged for years to reach the top, now it’s the Cork club with a target on its back. Emmet Ryan on how history can’t be a distraction for the defending champions Way back in 2014, ancient […]
Why not Puff?
Puff Summers was supposed to be a banker. He had the grades, he’d gone to a great school, and he was set for a steady and impressive career behind a desk. In his heart he knew he belonged on the court. This Saturday Summers plays in the Irish Cup final for the first time, a […]