Cole Swider has his welcome to the party moment
Cole Swider was efficient, confident, and exactly what Anadolu Efes wanted when they signed him this summer. Emmet Ryan on how the Euroleague rookie impressed mightily in a breakout game against Olympiacos It’s doing the simple stuff right that so many new arrivals to Europe struggle with. The environment and style of play is obviously […]
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 […]
Basketball Moments That Changed the Game Forever
Basketball is more than a sport; it is a collection of moments that stay with us forever. From buzzer-beaters that leave crowds breathless to performances that redefine greatness, these events shape how we view the game. They do not just live on the court. They inspire and appear in films, video games, and documentaries. Each […]
Partizan need to find their nasty streak
Partizan won the type of Euroleague game they’d have thrown away last season. Zeljko Obradovic’s side survived their own second half slump to see off a game Anadolu Efes side. The pieces are there, writes Emmet Ryan, they just need to find their inner unpleasant person You’ve got to love search rankings because putting motherfucker* […]
New look UCD Marian impress in season opener
It’s opening weekend in Ireland and the Domino’s men’s Super League featured a clash of near neighbours. Emmet Ryan was impressed with what he saw from a radically overhauled UCD Marian roster in their win over Griffith College Éanna. Opening weekend in Ireland reminded us all why it’s a good thing that basketball is an […]
Nigel Williams-Goss and the power of a good fit
We knew Nigel Williams-Goss was very good at basketball before he signed for Zalgiris Kaunas. Few of us could have imagined how well he’d fit in the Lithuanian club’s style. Emmet Ryan on a potentially revelatory season for Williams-Goss in Euroleague. Nigel Williams-Goss has looked like the star in Euroleague he was always meant to […]
Do Olympiacos know what they want to be?
A trip to Spain in the opening week of Euroleague saw Olympiacos split their two games. A tight win over Baskonia was followed by being outsmarted by Real Madrid. What was lacking was the one thing few expected, an understanding of their own identity. Let’s get the important bit out of the way. This is […]
NBA Championship Trophy Name: Symbol of Basketball Greatness
The name of Larry O’Brien and Greatness have something in common: The NBA Championship trophy You Give Glory a Good Name Every season, NBA teams chase one prize: the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. A symbol of ultimate success. The dream that motivates every game. But what is the origin of this trophy, why does it […]
NBA Mascot Salary: What Teams Pay Their Entertainers
The salaries of NBA mascots have become an interesting topic in recent years so we dive deep into their story. Mascots Carry The Energy to the Arena NBA mascots are easy to dismiss as mere entertainment—comic relief to keep fans occupied during timeouts. But that’s only the surface. Behind the acrobatics and pranks, this is […]
Tim Hardaway tips Luka Doncic for NBA MVP
Tim Hardaway, a 5 time NBA All Star, has tipped Luka Doncic of the LA Lakers to win this year’s NBA MVP award. Support for NBA MVP cases, even pre-season, can come from all sorts of places. In the case of Luka Doncic, fresh off a stellar individual display at EuroBasket 2025, it turns out […]
Franz stars and Dennis delivers as Germany win EuroBasket
Franz Wagner and Isaac Bonga did the heavy lifting, Dennis Schroder had a captain’s sense of timing and Germany became EuroBasket 2025 champions. A heroic display by Alperen Sengun and Türkiye wasn’t enough in a game that will go down as one of the great continental deciders of all-time. Emmet Ryan reports on a classic […]
Giannis guides Greece to bronze at EuroBasket
They got there in the end but it came with plenty of drama. It wasn’t the colour Greece wanted in Riga but, after 16 years of waiting, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the rest of the roster will be thrilled to finally win a medal. The Greeks were just too much for a Finland side that was […]
A clash of golden generations: EuroBasket 2025 final preview
Germany, powered by Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder, are enjoying their greatest ever spell in basketball. Türkiye, with Alperen Sengun and the mind of Ergin Ataman, are seeking a first ever major title. Something’s got to give in the final of EuroBasket 2025 It all comes down to this. Behind Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder […]