Sir’Jabari Rice has found a good fit
The first jump for an American baller to Europe can be crucial. Sir’Jabari Rice may have made the perfect choice for his future development and earnings. Emmet Ryan on how the former Texas Longhorn may have the perfect opportunity with ERA Nymburk in the Basketball Champions League. It was an opener that was expected to […]
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 […]
Nigel Williams-Goss and the power of a good fit
We knew Nigel Williams-Goss was very good at basketball before he signed for Zalgiris Kaunas. Few of us could have imagined how well he’d fit in the Lithuanian club’s style. Emmet Ryan on a potentially revelatory season for Williams-Goss in Euroleague. Nigel Williams-Goss has looked like the star in Euroleague he was always meant to […]
The problem with expanding Euroleague’s post-season
Dimitris Itoudis wants to see more teams in the Euroleague playoffs, a lot more. Be careful what you wish for, warns Emmet Ryan, as the NBA example teaches a different lesson to what the great coach thinks. Dimitris Itoudis likes to talk about the format of basketball competitions. That immediately makes him someone this site […]
Do Olympiacos know what they want to be?
A trip to Spain in the opening week of Euroleague saw Olympiacos split their two games. A tight win over Baskonia was followed by being outsmarted by Real Madrid. What was lacking was the one thing few expected, an understanding of their own identity. Let’s get the important bit out of the way. This is […]
NBA Championship Trophy Name: Symbol of Basketball Greatness
The name of Larry O’Brien and Greatness have something in common: The NBA Championship trophy You Give Glory a Good Name Every season, NBA teams chase one prize: the Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy. A symbol of ultimate success. The dream that motivates every game. But what is the origin of this trophy, why does it […]
NBA Mascot Salary: What Teams Pay Their Entertainers
The salaries of NBA mascots have become an interesting topic in recent years so we dive deep into their story. Mascots Carry The Energy to the Arena NBA mascots are easy to dismiss as mere entertainment—comic relief to keep fans occupied during timeouts. But that’s only the surface. Behind the acrobatics and pranks, this is […]
Tim Hardaway tips Luka Doncic for NBA MVP
Tim Hardaway, a 5 time NBA All Star, has tipped Luka Doncic of the LA Lakers to win this year’s NBA MVP award. Support for NBA MVP cases, even pre-season, can come from all sorts of places. In the case of Luka Doncic, fresh off a stellar individual display at EuroBasket 2025, it turns out […]
Franz stars and Dennis delivers as Germany win EuroBasket
Franz Wagner and Isaac Bonga did the heavy lifting, Dennis Schroder had a captain’s sense of timing and Germany became EuroBasket 2025 champions. A heroic display by Alperen Sengun and Türkiye wasn’t enough in a game that will go down as one of the great continental deciders of all-time. Emmet Ryan reports on a classic […]
Giannis guides Greece to bronze at EuroBasket
They got there in the end but it came with plenty of drama. It wasn’t the colour Greece wanted in Riga but, after 16 years of waiting, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the rest of the roster will be thrilled to finally win a medal. The Greeks were just too much for a Finland side that was […]
A clash of golden generations: EuroBasket 2025 final preview
Germany, powered by Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder, are enjoying their greatest ever spell in basketball. Türkiye, with Alperen Sengun and the mind of Ergin Ataman, are seeking a first ever major title. Something’s got to give in the final of EuroBasket 2025 It all comes down to this. Behind Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder […]
Diving into Deutschland’s depth
It has been the outstanding feature of Germany’s performance of EuroBasket 2025. They always have another option. For all of the star power of Franz Wagner and Dennis Schroder, Germany have so many more weapons besides them. Ahead of Sunday’s final with Türkiye, Emmet Ryan on how Germany have maximised the impact of their deep […]