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Panathinaikos are painfully predictable
Panathinaikos fell to their 11th straight rivalry loss to Olympiacos in Euroleague and their fourth straight to drop to 16-14. The Greens don’t lack talent but, Emmet Ryan writes, they are crying out for creativity. The final score papered over the cracks. For the 11th straight time in Euroleague, Panathinaikos lost to their arch rivals […]
European Basketball and the Search for Sustainability
European basketball is at an odd point. With clubs in trouble, interest from the NBA, and everything else, it’s strange to say that some sanity might be coming to pass. Could the sport actually be on the verge of becoming truly self-sustaining at the top level? Emmet Ryan on the possibility of sanity emerging in […]
We sit on the eve of war
While the NBA remains low on detail on what NBA Europe will entail, Adam Silver has shown on this trip to the continent that he isn’t underestimating the scale of the project. With details expected to flow in the coming days and weeks, Emmet Ryan on the incoming schism in European basketball. Adam Silver got […]
What to expect from Europe in the 2026 NBA Draft
It’s only January but the early draft boards seem to indicate it won’t be a Euro-heavy NBA Draft in 2026. An off year for the continent is not surprising but there is a longer trend that surprised Emmet Ryan. As things stand, there might only be one European player that goes as a lottery pick […]
Basketball Champions League’s Defectors Are Reshaping Europe
With Badalaona officially announced as the venue for the Basketball Champions League (BCL) Final Four, the prospect of an all-Spanish affair is a topic of conversation. This coupled with the other machinations make for an interesting future for the competition, both near and medium-term, writes Emmet Ryan The defectors are already having an impact. With […]
Tubelis looks at home as Zalgiris cruise in EuroLeague
It was another good night for Azoulas Tubelis as Zalgiris Kaunas crushed Crvena Zvezda in Euroleague. Emmet Ryan on how the young forward is showing exceptional promise and awareness. It’s rather odd that Azuolas Tubelis is even in this situation at this time, for a few reasons. Still, he once again put in an efficient […]
What on earth is happening?
A new member body for non licensed Euroleague clubs is forming, Trapani Sharks played with two guys, and the NBA Europe project seems to be obsessed with minimising detail. It’s all quite a lot, especially for Emmet Ryan, whose own body has been fighting him in recent months. Right, let’s get the scary bit at […]
Jokubaitis powers Tralee Warriors to Cup final
Tralee Warriors made life difficult for themselves for most of their Domino’s cup semi final against a smart UCD Marian side. In the end, Emmet Ryan writes, Daniel Jokubaitis decided to remove all doubt. That John Dowling still has a full head of hair after this one is astounding. He must have resisted many urges […]
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 […]
Ballincollig survives nail-biter with Limerick Celtics
Ballincollig and Limerick Celtics could have played this one in a phone booth. A physical and ground out battle saw the Cork side emerge victorious and progress to the Domino’s men’s cup final. Emmet Ryan reports on a physical one in Neptune Stadium. This wasn’t one for the neutrals. That’s fine. Cup semi finals are […]
Zoc
Is this the end? Probably? Maybe? Possibly? The departure of Zeljko Obradovic from Partizan took on a life of its own. The most successful coach in European club basketball history, and one of the greatest in the history of the sport bar none, has stepped down. Emmet Ryan on a week, a life, and everything […]