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Éanna win the mind games and the actual game
Éanna win the mind games and the actual game The Josh Wilson derby was bound to deliver fireworks in the Domino’s men’s Super League. With mind games a plenty, Éanna came out on top against Killester. Emmet Ryan on what was a fun old fight for those watching. This was a feisty one. Éanna surrendered […]
Killester find their polish to see off Glanmire
After a ground out first half, Domino’s Women’s Super League champions Killester eventually romped to victory against Glanmire. Killester, the reigning Irish women’s champions, eventually romped to a convincing win over Glanmire on Saturday. The Dublin club however took its time getting going in what was a grind it out affair for large stretches. Once […]
New look UCD Marian impress in season opener
It’s opening weekend in Ireland and the Domino’s men’s Super League featured a clash of near neighbours. Emmet Ryan was impressed with what he saw from a radically overhauled UCD Marian roster in their win over Griffith College Éanna. Opening weekend in Ireland reminded us all why it’s a good thing that basketball is an […]
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 […]
The 5 Greatest Performances in Irish Basketball History
There’s no prizes for guessing the top choice in this selection but Emmet Ryan has scoured the archives in hard mode. Who will join Claire Melia in this ranking of the top 5 individual singles game performances in basketball by Irish citizens? Welcome to hard mode. That’s how I’d best describe this. The easy choice […]
Domino’s becomes title sponsor of Ireland’s national leagues
Domino’s Pizza has become the title sponsor of the Basketball Ireland Super League and Division 1 for both men and women. Domino’s Ireland has become the title sponsor for the men’s and women’s Super League and Division 1 basketball competitions in Ireland. The move follows the company’s Greek division becoming sponsor of Peristeri, in both […]
Quinn Ellis impresses as Trento claim maiden Coppa Italia
It was a MVP performance from Quinn Ellis as the Great Britain international guided Trento to their first ever Coppa Italia crown. Emmet Ryan on the controlled explosion the young man brought to the win over Olimpia Milano The Coppa Italia has sneakily become the cool cup in European basketball. Trento, or Aquila Basket Trento […]
Marcelinho Huertas and why we love old basketball players
Ballers come and go. Those that hang about longer than most, tend to get looked on fondly. Marcelinho Huertas gave us another reason to do that for Tenerife on Thursday night. His roll back the clock display against FC Barcelona in Copa del Rey is why we love old dudes. This corner hasn’t exactly been […]
The McIntyre Final Eight would reinvigorate Irish basketball
With the Super League season about to start, there’s lots of buzz in Irish basketball. Things are also settled, everyone knows exactly how the format will go. Naturally, Emmet Ryan can’t let things lie. Here’s his wild plan to change the Irish postseason for the better. Welcome to the McIntyre Final Eight system. Everyone knows […]
Musings from the Irish Super League pre-season
Having taken in the first two weekends of Ireland’s pre-season, including the Mangan Classic hosted by UCC Demons, Emmet Ryan shares his thoughts ahead of the men’s Super League basketball campaign Pre-season is, by its very nature, a necessary pain. It involves teams playing what they hope will be their worst basketball. Well, at least […]
Janari Joesaar delighted to be at Dziki Warszawa
In an interview with the club, Janari Joesaar spoke of how joining Dziki Warszawa fulfilled his goal of staying in Poland as he continues his basketball career. Janari Joesaar is well-travelled in basketball. Understandably, after two successful seasons with Anwil Włocławek, he wanted to stay in Poland for his next step. The Estonian got his […]
Alba Berlin keep it lit while in a home away from home
The eyes of European basketball turn to Berlin in a few days for the Euroleague Final Four. Before all that, there’s the small matter of the city’s pride and joy Alba Berlin looking to go deep in the Basketball Bundesliga playoffs. Emmet Ryan took in the sights and sounds from the Max Schmeling Halle as […]