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 […]
How January Matchups Shape the Narrative of NBA Moneylines
January marks the point in the NBA season when results start carrying real meaning. As teams move past early experimentation, rotations tighten, minutes concentrate around core players, and matchups grow more consequential. For fans and bettors alike, this stretch reveals which teams can sustain performance under pressure and which begin to slide as the schedule […]
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 […]
Breaking Down NBA Title Contenders Based on the Current Betting Odds
Every NBA season begins with bold predictions, wild expectations, and debates that stretch across continents. Fans argue over favourites, dark horses, and whether the league’s rising stars can finally dethrone established giants. The race for the title is a global conversation, extending far beyond the United States into European basketball communities that closely track every […]
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 […]
Ireland’s EuroBasket Road Just Got Tougher
A grim night in the Grand Duchy has made Ireland’s EuroBasket 2029 journey increasingly complicated. Emmet Ryan on the defeat to Luxembourg and what the convoluted road ahead looks like. Ireland came back from a disastrous start against Luxembourg, trailing by as much as 18 points at one stage, to look on course to win […]
Ireland Aim to Set the Tone in Bree’s First EuroBasket Window
Ireland’s men begin their journey in EuroBasket 2029 qualification on Thursday away to Luxembourg. With that quickly followed by the visit of North Macedonia on Sunday, Emmet Ryan examines the outlook in Michael Bree’s debut window as head coach. The goal ahead of these games has been made clear. Michael Bree and his players want […]