The long wait for something real
Ireland’s senior sides return to competitive action for the first time in three years this summer. With the women’s European championships for small countries tipping off in Nicosia on 20 July and the men’s a few weeks later in Dublin, Emmet Ryan spoke with Dayna Finn and Ciaran Roe of the Irish senior teams about […]
The Nets train somehow still holds NBA betting value
It says a lot about the historic troubles of the remaining field in the NBA playoffs that even those at the top of the ladder look far from sure things. That will provide nervy moments for fans but serious opportunities for bettors. The Brooklyn Nets lead the latest championship odds but, at +110, they aren’t […]
Pau proves he’s not here to make up the numbers
Pau Gasol’s return to Barcelona may have been a marriage of convenience but he showed against Olimpia Milano that he didn’t sign just to get in shape. He is home to win. Emmet Ryan on how Pau showed he’d shed his rust when Barcelona really needed it Let’s not pretend Pau Gasol plans to play […]
Micic shines as Efes squeak home
After his Anadolu Efes team hit some bumps in the playoff series with Real Madrid, Vasilije Micic did all he could to ensure they’d leave no doubt against CSKA Moscow. It didn’t quite go to plan but Efes survived to get their shot at the big one. Emmet Ryan on how the Serbian proved his […]
VIDEO: Euroleague Final Four preview with Nikola Vujčić
It’s a Euroleague Final Four like no other as the four combatants battle it out in an empty arena in Köln. While the Euroleague Sweet 16 crew can’t all be there in person, save for one, we’re still bringing you wall to wall coverage of the event. Emmet Ryan of BallinEurope is joined by Moshe […]
Usman Garuba’s coming out party
Real Madrid doesn’t exactly lack pedigree when it comes to bringing through youngsters but Usman Garuba’s explosion in the playoff series against Efes has been something else to watch. Emmet Ryan on a coming out party that began out of necessity and has grown into game changer For most visitors of this site, Usman Garuba […]
Jeremy Lin: NIkola Jokic deserves to be NBA MVP
Jeremy Lin believes Serbian big man Nikola Jokic deserves to be named MVP this season. The 2019 NBA champion shared his thoughts on Jokic, Luka Doncic, and the possibility of playing in Europe with BallinEurope’s Emmet Ryan at the Collision conference From his impact on Asian Americans to what he learned from Linsanity, Jeremy Lin […]
Murray injury shakes up NBA betting
The season ending ACL injury suffered by Jamal Murray has changed the perspective on NBA betting with the playoffs looming It was the worst possible outcome at the worst possible time. The Denver Nuggets looked to have everything in place to make a real run at the NBA championship this year. One moment all but […]
Maybe the Perfect Bracket for NCAA, Better than Getting Struck by Lightning
With odds of 1 to 120 billion, you have significantly better odds during a lightning storm. Because of this, the March madness brings us the most perfect odds one can imagine. So, whether you can win the lottery or pick a perfect NCAA Tournament bracket. Though every single of the brackets stands busted, this is […]
The last game
A year on from sitting courtside, Emmet Ryan reflects on basketball, coincidence, and hope We knew it was coming, we just had little idea when it was going to happen. The past weekend saw memories pop up in my social feeds from this time a year ago, the last game I was at in person […]
5 Underrated Facts About NBA You Didn’t Know Of
If there’s one sport in the United States that is loved widely, it’s basketball. From the early school year matches to the amazing NBA tournaments, people rave about it throughout the year. But that doesn’t necessarily mean that everything you see about the NBA is black and white. There are several underrated facts about this […]
Who Are The Euro Giants Making Waves in The NBA?
The NBA has always been a magnet for some of the top players from around the world. It is a league that is seen as the pinnacle of competition in basketball. You can play in China and in Europe but you can really only compete in the US. Therefore, the player to bet on is […]