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Franz Wagner has found his groove at the right time for the Orlando Magic
Franz Wagner was superb in Game 4 and he appears to be hitting his stride right when the Orlando Magic need it in the NBA playoffs. Emmet Ryan on the German star and his ever expressive brother, the joy of life that is Moe Wagner It took a half for Franz Wagner to get truly […]
Protect the FIBA Europe Cup at all costs
It’s the other competition in European basketball. For most, it’s an afterthought. In the eyes of this website, it’s a gem that speaks to the soul to the sport. Emmet Ryan on the need to keep the FIBA Europe Cup in the future of basketball During arguably the busiest week of the European basketball year, […]
Kostas Sloukas was the definition of must-win mentality for Panathinaikos
One mistake. That was all it took to unleash the beast. Kostas Sloukas took out his frustrations in style on Thursday to guide Panathinaikos to Game 2 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs If this is how Kostas Sloukas responds to one mistake, imagine what he’d do after an actually bad […]
Vassilis Spanoulis and Peristeri look to crash the Spanish party in Belgrade
With the final four of the Basketball Champions League coming up this weekend, Vassilis Spanoulis is in familiar territory. The Greek legend is synonymous with Final Four appearances. This may not be Euroleague but bringing Peristeri to Basketball Champions League glory would be quite a triumph early in his coaching career. It’s Kill Bill in […]
Is this the beginning of the last dance for Ricky Rubio?
His legacy began with an Olympic run and a Euroleague Basketball championship. Now, he might be looking to close it in similar fashion. For Ricky Rubio, this series between FC Barcelona and Olympiacos may be about writing the final chapter his way. There’s no confirmation on anything with Ricky Rubio’s basketball career beyond this summer. […]
Sarunas Jasikevicius and the need to succeed
Everyone wants to win. Sarunas Jasikevicius needs it. With him leading Fenerbahce into a Euroleague Basketball playoff series again Monaco, Emmet Ryan on the fiery coach determined to prove his way works There’s no shortage of places where Sarunas Jasikevicius is loved. That’s not the debate. The question for the former player who has rapidly […]
Markus Howard is ready for one big playoff ride with Baskonia
Get ready for a ride made of vibes. Markus Howard is the man for Baskonia as they prepare to take on Real Madrid in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. Emmet Ryan on how Howard has made a connection like few others with fans in Vitoria-Gasteiz When your key scorer goes 1 of 7 inside the arc […]
Nikola Jokic impresses but he needs more from his minions
There was a lot to like from Nikola Jokic as the Denver Nuggets defeated the LA Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Still, despite Jokic bullying Rui Hachimura, Emmet Ryan felt there were clear areas of improvement for the Nuggets and one slight point of concern When the fourth quarter came along, it […]
Rudy Gobert shows low key dominance in duel with Jusuf Nurkic
It was meant to be a battle of bigs in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs. Instead, Rudy Gobert barely had to go into second gear against Jusuf Nurkic as the Minnesota Timberwolves battered the Phoenix Suns Rudy Gobert is an open and honest man. We’ve known that for a long time. What we saw […]
Ergin Ataman and the weight of expectation
The Panathinaikos head coach has his side with home court advantage in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. Now, Ergin Ataman has to show his side is ready for the next The story of Euroleague Basketball can’t be written without the rivalry of Panathinaikos and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Ergin Ataman has another chapter in mind, one where […]
Will Clyburn’s guts keep Anadolu Efes in Euroleague postseason race
He’s known as Da Thrill but Will Clyburn went full Braveheart for Anadolu Efes on Friday night. In a must-win Istanbul derby over Fenerbahce, he fought to keep their Euroleague Basketball destiny in Efes’ hands Will Clyburn has long been a reliable baller. He’s not been the luckiest. On Friday he reminded us why he […]
Aleksa Aramovic: The enigma of Partizan
Partizan remain alive in the race for the Euroleague Basketball postseason. If they get there, for good or bad, Aleksa Avramovic will have a big role to play He is at times the most exciting and frustrating players in Euroleague Basketball. With Aleksa Avramovic you’ve got to accept that rough edges come with brilliance. At […]