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Panathinaikos Survive Efes Thanks to Juancho Hernangomez
It didn’t quite feel inevitable but you could always tell this wasn’t ending in a blowout. Panathinaikos were kept in the game in large part thanks to Juancho Hernangomez. Eventually the rest of the troops rallied and they, somehow, overcame Anadolu Efes in Game 1 of the Euroleague playoffs. Juancho Hernangomez was a beast and […]
Ergin Ataman Returns to Haunt Efes with Cedi Osman by His Side
For Ergin Ataman and Cedi Osman, the Euroleague playoff series with Anadolu Efes will evoke strong memories. For both, the goal is simple. Panathinaikos need to win this series to prove something to themselves. They face a side in a dangerous position, with little in the way of pressure or expectation. The script writers couldn’t […]
Nikola Jokic Delivers in Brutal Playoff Battle With Ivica Zubac
We expected a heavyweight battle between Nikola Jokic and Ivica Zubac. What we got was a traditional heavyweight style fight between all of the Denver Nuggets and Los Angeles Clippers. Emmet Ryan on a Game 1 in the NBA Playoffs that spoke to the tone of the series to come. Keeping it in the tank […]
FC Bayern, Real Madrid, and a Euroleague turning point
FC Bayern face Real Madrid for a place in the Euroleague playoffs on Friday. That however is just one small step on what appears to be a serious acceleration in their basketball journey. Emmet Ryan on how a new and sustainable power might be emerging. It’s going to be tasty. There’s no doubt about that. […]
Reset or reload: Crvena Zvezda at the Euroleague crossroads
With their exit to FC Bayern in the play-in round of Euroleague, Crvena Zvezda’s season in basketball’s big show has come to an end. Emmet Ryan on the complex challenge ahead for the Belgrade club. It was a game where neither side seemed capable of maintaining composure when in front. In the end, it was […]
Real Madrid are on heist watch in Euroleague
The odds are very much against them. That’s why everyone should be on red alert. Real Madrid, who have looked irrelevant for most of the season, might be about to pull off one of the greatest heists in basketball history. Emmet Ryan on why everyone in Euroleague and Spain should be wary of Chus Mateo […]
Luka Doncic has entered playoff mode
Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers made a statement on Sunday night. Against the Western Conference leading OKC Thunder, Doncic was a basketball magician who toyed with his opponents. Emmet Ryan on why this indicates the Slovenian superstar has turned a corner at the right time in the NBA season. It was the one […]
Gabby Williams brings star power to Euroleague Women Final Six
Gabby Williams has been doing Gabby Williams things all year for Fenerbahçe in EuroLeague Women. The France international has made the tough stuff look easy and the easy stuff matter. As the Final Six tips off in Zaragoza this week, she brings the kind of star presence that Europe’s premier women’s basketball competition could use […]
Will Fans Buy in to NBA Europe?
It’s time for the fifth and final part of our series, NBA Europe: The Grand Experiment. This final article on the cultural battle — the emotional, tribal, and unpredictable part of any sports venture. In short, it’s about the fans. The NBA and FIBA may have the branding and the resources, but without fan buy-in, […]
Can NBA Europe Win on TV?
At the end of the day, the NBA Europe project is focused on generating revenue. Part 4 of our series on FIBA and the NBA’s new basketball league focuses on the broadcast and media strategy — arguably the single most important financial pillar for NBA Europe. We break down the potential for success, the very […]
Baxi Ferrol and Claire Melia Fall Short but Stand Tall
This is meant to be a neutral basketball outlet but how could it be on this night. Baxi Ferrol, with Monasterevin and Ireland’s Claire Melia took the court in search of a dream. Emmet Ryan was there to witness their battle with Villeneuve d’Ascq in the second leg of the Eurocup Women final. Not all […]
Will Europe’s Top Clubs Join NBA Europe?
Part three of our series addresses the critical question of club participation. No matter how strong the NBA’s branding is, if the continent’s biggest teams don’t join, NBA Europe will struggle to command legitimacy or fan interest. Today we explore who might join, who likely won’t, and the complicated choices those clubs face. Read part […]