Alba Berlin are, unsurprisingly, your League Pass team
There was a tease from Asvel and Zvezda have their moments but Emmet Ryan has no doubt, the team we all expected is Euroleague’s League Pass team this season and it’s not even close When I wrote about Milano as a league pass team a few years ago, it required a bit of work for […]
“The NBA’s face is European” – Francisco Elson
2007 NBA champion Francisco Elson has no doubts, the face of the NBA is European now. The Dutch legend and former San Antonio Spurs big man talked to Emmet Ryan on a visit to Dublin about his career, the game today, and working with young people Francisco Elson stands tall in most rooms but the […]
The tightest league in Europe just got tighter
Any run of results would guarantee chaos in the Irish Super League. It was going to take something special to make things absolutely bonkers at the mid-point of the season and we got just that. Emmet Ryan on how December to Dismember is living up to its billing It began in rather drab fashion. Templeogue […]
Martingale betting Strategy
There are numerous different strategies punters can use to give themselves an edge against the bookmakers when they are betting on sport. Position trading and matched betting are amongst the most popular, with each capable of delivering winning returns if applied correctly. In basketball, many punters use the Martingale betting system to guarantee themselves a […]
Irish basketball gears up for December to Dismember
No it’s not a long forgotten terrible WWE Pay Per View but rather the extraordinary run of fixtures facing one of the most competitive leagues in Europe. Emmet Ryan on why the Irish men’s Super League merits your attention over the next month, no matter where you are watching As things stand in Ireland, just […]
Interview with Dublin City FM about I Like it Loud
Dublin City FM hosted BallinEurope’s Emmet Ryan as he joined Declan Hughes on his show On the Ball to talk about Emmet’s new book ‘I Like it Loud’. Listen to Emmet tell Declan all about the story behind the book below and why it is the holiday gift to get this Christmas for all sports […]
Pitino starts his second act in Athens
Rick Pitino got off to a winning return with Panathinaikos but the former Louisville coach is more than aware the challenge is just beginning. Emmet Ryan on the wrinkles that will make his second act in Athens tough work It was the perfect farewell. Rick Pitino went back to the United States adored by Panathinaikos […]
The oddity of discussing a 20 year old’s legacy
Luka Doncic has been lighting up the NBA to start his sophomore season but he has also, rightly, been nominated for the Euroleague team of the decade. In the return to normal operations here on BallinEurope after the big break for the book, Emmet Ryan on how it’s best to just sit back and enjoy […]
NBA Stars Who Have Found Jobs Outside of Basketball
With the NBA witnessing a huge surge in popularity through television viewership, social media activity, and the gambling handle constantly swarming in from the top NBA betting sites, professional basketball players have become celebrities for their endeavors both on and off the hardwood floor. NBA players like LeBron James or Kawhi Leonard are sensations […]
5 European NBA Players Shining in 2019-2020
There are plenty of international stars in the NBA at the moment, but a few stand out above all the rest. One of these players is on a team at the top of the NBA odds to win the Eastern Conference, and I think you know who he is without an introduction. After all, […]
4 European Candidates to Win NBA MVP This Season
Basketball is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world. While the NBA is still largely dominated by Americans, a number of foreign-born players have also become legitimate superstars over the years. Players like Dirk Nowitzki, Drazen Petrovic, Yao Ming and Hakeem Olajuwon have all left indelible marks on the world’s top basketball league. […]
The Strongest NBA teams in the upcoming season based on preseason stats
With the Golden State Warriors as the champion of the NBA season 2019, the next season will be interesting – especially for fans of sports betting. Therefore, the following paragraphs will go deeper on the teams having the best chance to win the next NBA season based on the preseason stats for the 2019-2020 season. […]