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Michael Bree, a dash of Ergin Ataman, and Jordan Blount
It was a passing of the torch moment in Irish basketball on Monday night. It was also an inspired adjustment for the Ireland men’s basketball team as Michael Bree channeled Ergin Ataman. Emmet Ryan on the win over Luxembourg in EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifying and the path ahead. Ireland men’s basketball team recorded their first win […]
The other EuroBasket games Ireland must track
Ireland’s men’s national basketball team has two big EuroBasket 2029 qualifiers coming up on Friday and Monday. There are games outside of their control however that will go a long way towards deciding their next step. With big games against Azerbaijan on Friday and Luxembourg on Monday, it’s safe to say Ireland’s men’s basketball team […]
Killester outlast Glanmire’s guile to advance
Glanmire played a canny game to push Killester to the brink but the Dublin club’s fourth quarter surge was too much. Emmet Ryan on a fascinating one in Neptune Stadium as Killester booked their place in the Domino’s cup final. The thing about sports with a time limit is, well, the set amount of time. […]
This is why we watch basketball
Liffey Celtics and Trinity Meteors served up an absolute treat in Cork. The battle for a place in the Domino’s women’s cup final was an open and free-flowing fight for the full forty minutes. Emmet Ryan on an entertaining day and a win for Liffey Celtics. There’s nothing like a proper contest. Liffey Celtics and […]
Ireland’s EuroBasket Road Just Got Tougher
A grim night in the Grand Duchy has made Ireland’s EuroBasket 2029 journey increasingly complicated. Emmet Ryan on the defeat to Luxembourg and what the convoluted road ahead looks like. Ireland came back from a disastrous start against Luxembourg, trailing by as much as 18 points at one stage, to look on course to win […]
Ireland ends long EuroBasket Women wait with authority
A journey that began during the pandemic on a rainy night in Amsterdam has finally ended. Now, for the Ireland women’s basketball team, a similarly rainy night in Dublin heralded the beginning of a new one. Emmet Ryan on the emphatic end to the long wait for a first win in EuroBasket Women. It was […]
Éanna win the mind games and the actual game
Éanna win the mind games and the actual game The Josh Wilson derby was bound to deliver fireworks in the Domino’s men’s Super League. With mind games a plenty, Éanna came out on top against Killester. Emmet Ryan on what was a fun old fight for those watching. This was a feisty one. Éanna surrendered […]
Killester find their polish to see off Glanmire
After a ground out first half, Domino’s Women’s Super League champions Killester eventually romped to victory against Glanmire. Killester, the reigning Irish women’s champions, eventually romped to a convincing win over Glanmire on Saturday. The Dublin club however took its time getting going in what was a grind it out affair for large stretches. Once […]
What Ireland Learned From Sold-Out Friendlies With Norway
Ireland’s national teams stepped onto the floor with Norway at the weekend and Emmet Ryan took it all in. One win, one defeat. More importantly, lots of reps for the men and women despite missing quite a few bodies. Ireland’s national teams could do with more time together but, as short stints go, this was […]
What Claire Melia and Baxi Ferrol’s run means for Irish basketball
It’s a small, by Spanish standards, town in Galicia yet it has become the focal point for Irish basketball. Claire Melia and her amazing run with Baxi Ferrol in Eurocup Women will have a lengthy impact on the sport here no matter what comes next. It’s a big sign that nobody is sick of talking […]
The 5 Greatest Performances in Irish Basketball History
There’s no prizes for guessing the top choice in this selection but Emmet Ryan has scoured the archives in hard mode. Who will join Claire Melia in this ranking of the top 5 individual singles game performances in basketball by Irish citizens? Welcome to hard mode. That’s how I’d best describe this. The easy choice […]
Domino’s becomes title sponsor of Ireland’s national leagues
Domino’s Pizza has become the title sponsor of the Basketball Ireland Super League and Division 1 for both men and women. Domino’s Ireland has become the title sponsor for the men’s and women’s Super League and Division 1 basketball competitions in Ireland. The move follows the company’s Greek division becoming sponsor of Peristeri, in both […]