The shadow of Bronny James can benefit NBA Euro rookies
Bronny James may not be the best rookie entering the NBA this season but his presence could be a boost to the Euros entering the league. Emmet Ryan on how the son of LeBron James could, with no effort of his own, make life easier for the likes of Zaccharie Risacher, Alex Sarr, and Matas […]
The Two Upcoming NBA Games Set in Europe in Jan 25
In a highly anticipated event, the NBA is bringing two games to Europe, with both matchups set to take place in Paris. The Indiana Pacers and San Antonio Spurs are scheduled to meet for the NBA Paris Games 2025. They will clash on Thursday, Jan 23, and again on Saturday, Jan 25. It’s time to […]
Not your ordinary Euroleague viewing experience
From walking under a waterfall to inspecting a plane crash and seeking out the Northern Lights, Emmet Ryan took in the opening night of Euroleague in a different way to most. BiE’s editor found a way to watch basketball by any means necessary in Iceland. After waiting since May for Euroleague to return, of course […]
The big Euroleague season preview
We’ve been through all 18 teams in our individual previews. Now it’s time for the one that matters. What will happen in the upcoming Euroleague Basketball season? What teams will remain standing at the Final Four? Who will be MVP? Who will win it all? The coming season of Euroleague Basketball has, for me, three […]
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 […]
Can anyone stop Unicaja Malaga in the Basketball Champions League?
The Basketball Champions League (BCL) returns this week and BallinEurope’s Emmet Ryan casts his eye over the contenders, pretenders, and stories to watch. Defending champions Unicaja Malaga return stacked and it’s going to be tough for anyone to dethrone them. Yes, the image for this article is bizarre but, trust me, it makes sense. If […]
Euroleague season preview: A wild ride for Crvena Zvezda
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the last but certainly not least of the 18 clubs. Ioannis Sfairopoulos and Crvena Zvezda are going on a wild ride. This is definitely a better Crvena Zvezda team than last season. Ioannis Sfairopoulos knows that just being […]
Euroleague season preview: A tough task for Paris Basketball
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of the debutants, Paris Basketball. Tiago Splitter has taken charge of the team in its maiden season of Euroleague play but can he make them relevant. The EuroCup champions have made the step up to Euroleague […]
Euroleague season preview: Anadolu Efes are fighting for status
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of two time champions Anadolu Efes. Can Tomislav Mijatović bring them back to glory? Whenever you’ve got Shane Larkin on the floor, you’ve got a shot. Tomislav Mijatović will be hoping for more than just relying […]
Euroleague season preview: Virtus Bologna have a battle ahead
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of Luca Banchi and Virtus Bologna. After one of the quietest offseasons in Euroleague Basketball, Virtus Bologna look in solid shape. Luca Banchi is going to spring some surprises this season. Last season Euroleague record: 17-17 […]
Euroleague season preview: Olympiacos return reloaded
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of an Olympiacos side seeking to make yet another trip to the Final Four. Can Georgios Bartzokas bring his team to the ultimate glory? With Sasha Vezenkov back, Evan Fournier arriving to thundering acclaim, and much […]
Euroleague season preview: Fenerbahce want more
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of a Fenerbahce side that Sarunas Jasivkevicius wants to bring to another level. With the late summer signing of Boban Marjanovic, expectations are high. Fenerbahce made it to the Final Four of Euroleague Basketball last season. […]