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Preview: Partizan vs Anadolu Efes – Euroleague Round 27
The battle to make the postseason of Euroleague Basketball is entering the final strait. Who comes out on top when Partizan host Anadolu Efes in Belgrade The chances to make the play-in places, never mind the playoff places, are reducing in Euroleague Basketball. Partizan and Anadolu Efes meet on Thursday in a game that feels […]
Anthony Polite raises the standard as Switzerland beat Ireland
It was a rough outing for Ireland as Anthony Polite of Rio Breogan showed the step up in class require-d at this level of basketball. He guided Switzerland to a comfortable win in their 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier Ireland came into Sunday’s 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier against Switzerland with confidence after a solid […]
Matt Treacy: Ireland must step up and compete
Following an impressive albeit losing effort in Kosovo, Matt Treacy wants him and his team mates to take the next step forward against Switzerland in Sunday’s 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier. With Treacy plying his trade in the Alpine nation with Gold Coast Wallabies, he hopes to provide some inside info to his national team […]
Derrick Lang: What Ireland basketball can expect from Switzerland
The men’s Ireland basketball team takes on Switzerland in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualification on Sunday. Former pro and current Swiss-based coach Derrick Lang spoke to BiE on what to expect Switzerland has become Derrick Lang’s home, after a pro basketball career that brought him there and has him coaching in the country now. Lang […]
Debutant James Beckom keen to make an impact for Ireland
The call-up came by text and James Beckom is hungry to take his shot. The UCC Blue Demons man spoke to BallinEurope about making his debut for the men’s Ireland basketball team in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers A call-up to the national squad was always on the cards for James Beckom at some […]
A new look Ireland takes aim at the 2027 FIBA World Cup
There are new faces and old amongst the Ireland men’s basketball team as they step up for their 2027 FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers this week against Kosovo and Switzerland. With Irish basketball, every test presents a new opportunity and head coach Mark Keenan knows that well Mark Keenan is back at the helm but the […]
Ricky Rubio’s return for Spain is a celebration for all of basketball
With Ricky Rubio suiting up for Spain in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers, Emmet Ryan writes about the positive message it sends Thursday night in Zaragoza was already going to be great. Latvia, one of the up and coming sides in international basketball, make the trip to take on a Spain side that has cause […]
Stepping Up Your NBA Fantasy League Game – 7 Expert Tips
Fantasy basketball is a game that has been around for decades, and it has become increasingly popular in recent years. With the rise of the internet and the availability of real-time statistics, it has never been easier to play and compete in a fantasy basketball league. However, with so many people playing, it can be […]
Chris Coffey is an implausible dream in the Basketball Champions League
At Promitheas Patras, Chris Coffey has proven to be the living embodiment of workrate. That could make the difference for them in the Basketball Champions League There are small school players and then there’s Chris Coffey. His alma mater of Georgetown College has fewer than 1,600 students at any given time. There is some basketball […]
Even in a down year for Anadolu Efes, Shane Larkin remains the guy
It has not been a fun season for Anadolu Efes in Euroleague Basketball but there has been one bright sport. A rejuvenated Shane Larkin has shown he’s back to being that guy The odds are against them and the situation is grim. In a down season for Anadolu Efes, Shane Larkin has shown he’s still […]
An odd number and a tough choice for Basketball Ireland
With the Insuremyvan.ie men’s Irish basketball Super League adjusting back to a straight league format over a two year transition, Emmet Ryan addresses the tough choice for Basketball Ireland What makes a champion? That is the unfortunately vague question that Basketball Ireland has been tasked with answering. There’s no easy solution to getting the right […]
Preview: Anadolu Efes vs Olimpia Milano – Euroleague Round 25
With both teams fighting for their postseason lives in Euroleague Basketball, it promises to be a tense one between Anadolu Efes and Olimpia Milano on Friday This feels like the last chance saloon for Anadolu Efes and Olimpia Milano. Their play-in hopes in Euroleague Basketball hang by a thread. That makes Friday’s clash one with […]