Barely Hoops Podcast: Lev (Lisco 2000) on Dario Šarić, Fandom & More
BallinEurope has launched a new podcast, Barely Hoops, and its debut episode sets the tone with a conversation that blends basketball fandom, identity, and personal journeys. Host Emmet Ryan is joined by Lev, aka Lisco 2000, who is widely known for their fandom of Dario Šarić. Emmet and Lev explore what it means to follow […]
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 […]
EuroBasket 2025 Guide: Teams, Groups, Predictions and Betting Tips
EuroBasket 2025 begins in late August this year, spanning across four nations in the continent. 24 national teams are set to compete over four weeks in a battle for European supremacy; these four host countries include Cyprus (Limassol), Finland (Tampere), Poland (Katowice), and Latvia (Riga). The hosts received automatic qualifications and will be joined by 20 […]
Biggest WNBA Underdogs: Can Fever or Wings Pull Off July Shocks?
Indiana and Dallas aren’t just fighting for wins, they’re fighting for respect. As the WNBA heads into its All Star break, these two underdog teams face defining moments. The Indiana Fever, energized by Caitlin Clark’s leadership, shows flashes of rising dominance. Meanwhile, the injury-hit Dallas Wings battle to stay afloat, banking on grit and a […]
Salt Lake Summer League 2025: Team Breakdowns, Betting Angles & Final Forecasts
What Lies Ahead The Salt Lake City Summer League will take place in the Huntsman Center on July 5, July 7, and July 8 in 2025, a temporary move, with the Delta Center getting a makeover. The four developmental teams that have been included in this year’s showcase include the Utah Jazz, the Oklahoma City […]
Top European NBA prospects for the 2025 Draft
This year marks the 79th iteration of the NBA draft. And almost every year, European players share the spotlight with American talent. The continent has birthed some of the NBA’s finest players, including MVPs like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić, as well as stars like Luka Dončić and Rudy Gobert. This year, as well, several […]
Is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander a Lock for Finals MVP?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t just arrive in the NBA spotlight this season—he owned it. Oklahoma City’s star guard has gone from under-the-radar standout to legitimate regular season MVP winner, putting up numbers that demand attention. But as the season nears its end and the finals heat up, there’s one big question: Is SGA really a lock […]
Panathinaikos and Olympiacos Face a New Reality
After a disappointing trip to Abu Dhabi, both Ergin Ataman’s Panathinaikos and Georgios Bartzokas and Olympiacos face a Greek finals with a different flavour. The best of five series, which starts on Friday, holds more weight than usual. Excluding the seasons where Olympiacos opted out of playing in the Greek League due to its dispute […]
Fenerbahce Finish the Job as Jasikevicius Strikes Gold
Fenerbahce knew they were in for a fight but, as the confetti rained at the Euroleague Final Four, it was Sarunas Jasikevicius and company who could celebrate. The final proved one game too far for Vassilis Spanoulis in his maiden season with a gallant AS Monaco. The Big Yellow Machine had a lot of new […]
Fenerbahce v Monaco: Two Roads, One Euroleague Title
It all comes down to this. Fenerbahce, led by Sarunas Jasikevicius, and AS Monaco, led by Vassilis Spanoulis, conclude the Euroleague Final Four and, indeed, the whole season, with the title game in Abu Dhabi. Emmet Ryan on what to expect on Sunday night. After 34 regular season rounds, the playoffs, and the Euroleague Final […]
AS Monaco Stun Olympiacos to Make Euroleague Final
Fourth time was supposed to be the charm for Olympiacos, right? The Reds were like a deer in the headlights as Vassilis Spanoulis and AS Monaco first outsmarted them and then outplayed them at the Euroleague Final Four. The Roca Team rock on to the final. Mike James had said on Thursday night that AS […]
Panathinaikos Fall as Fenerbahce Find Their Moment
Panathinaikos came to Abu Dhabi looking to go back-to-back at the Euroleague Final Four for the first time ever. Fenerbahce came out to crush the narrative. The Big Yellow Machine weathered the storm to decisively book their place in Sunday’s final. This was always going to be tense. The first game at every Euroleague Final […]