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What’s Pitino’s plan?
After slumping in Milano, Panathinaikos added to their back court with the signing of Andy Rautins. There appears however to be room for one more move and Emmet Ryan feels the Greens need to strike it big Andy Rautins is a risk as a signing but one with significant upside. He can score a lot, […]
BiE’s best of the decade
We have a couple of treats in store next week but before that, we’ve taken the time to select the best writing on the site over the past 10 years, join us on a journey through the highs, the lows, the deep dives, and the tearful goodbyes Between game analysis, player profiles, addressing big issues, […]
Fener finally get the national team version of Melih Mahmutoğlu
He captained Fenerbahce on their greatest night but barely saw the floor. He has been a leader for his national team through multiple competitions but struggles to get in the mix for his club. Now, when Fener really need it, their getting the peak version of Melih Mahmutoğlu If Melih Mahmutoğlu opted to play for […]
Alba Berlin are, unsurprisingly, your League Pass team
There was a tease from Asvel and Zvezda have their moments but Emmet Ryan has no doubt, the team we all expected is Euroleague’s League Pass team this season and it’s not even close When I wrote about Milano as a league pass team a few years ago, it required a bit of work for […]
Pitino starts his second act in Athens
Rick Pitino got off to a winning return with Panathinaikos but the former Louisville coach is more than aware the challenge is just beginning. Emmet Ryan on the wrinkles that will make his second act in Athens tough work It was the perfect farewell. Rick Pitino went back to the United States adored by Panathinaikos […]
The oddity of discussing a 20 year old’s legacy
Luka Doncic has been lighting up the NBA to start his sophomore season but he has also, rightly, been nominated for the Euroleague team of the decade. In the return to normal operations here on BallinEurope after the big break for the book, Emmet Ryan on how it’s best to just sit back and enjoy […]
BiE’s book I Like it Loud is finally on sale
You may have noticed activity on this site has been near non-existent since the end of last season. BallinEurope editor Emmet Ryan had a book to finish while also dealing with his day job. Things got crazy but it’s finally available to buy, in ample time for the holiday season Back in Munich airport last […]
Early Euroleague betting outlook
It’s been one of the wildest off-seasons in European history so, naturally, the markets have gone wild trying to work out exactly who is going to be in the mix to make it to the 2020 Euroleague Final Four. Emmet Ryan takes a look at where the value is with the early odds You take […]
Mr Fredette goes to Athens
He’s a high usage reliable scorer who has spent the past three seasons in a league wildly different from anything he’ll experience in Europe. Jimmer Fredette is about to make things weird, writes Emmet Ryan Nick Calathes is the ball-handler. The world of Panathinaikos runs through him. That’s the first thing Jimmer Fredette is going […]
How Do Top Euroleague Coaches Measure Up To The NBA?
This is a guest post from Max Kesler of Hoopsbeast, check out his site and follow him on Twitter. Max is fascinated by coaching and shared this piece about how the best in Europe compared to their counterparts in the NBA The EuroLeague is widely considered to be the second best basketball league in the […]
Messina needs to deliver a masterpiece
Ettore Messina is coming home to Italy after a wildly successful itinerant coaching career to take on a job with all kinds of issues. Emmet Ryan on how Olimpia Milano’s hot seat is the Harrenhal of European hoops Game of Thrones had one particularly infamous castle that wasn’t noted for any battles or murders but […]
Watch CSKA Moscow players react to winning the 2019 Euroleague title
It was a dramatic conclusion to the 2019 season as CSKA Moscow overcame Anadolu Efes to lift the 2019 Euroleague title at the Final Four in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Emmet Ryan spoke to the stars of the champions after the game First off we don’t want to spoil anything. This began as an interview with Daniel Hackett […]