2017 EuroBasket 49
Ruthless Italy put a halt to Markkamania
Italy rained threes early and stamped on Finland’s neck to book their place in the quarter finals in a performance that was far more comprehensive than the final scoreline suggests. Emmet Ryan on how Nik Melli made life miserable for Lauri Markkanen as Italy played a grown up game to progress It wasn’t Helsinki but […]
Schroeder fights back to bring Germany past France
Dennis Schroeder couldn’t have started any colder but once he got hot, Germany rowed in right behind him. Emmet Ryan on how the guard found his moment and got a big helping hand from Daniel Theis to beat France and advance to the quarter finals of EuroBasket 2017 The build up to this was pretty […]
Doncic delights as Slovenia glide past Ukraine
It was a quiet affair in the stands but Luka Doncic dazzled as Slovenia eased past Ukraine to book their spot in the quarter finals of EuroBasket 2017. Emmet Ryan looks back on an impressive display by Doncic who is embracing his role alongside national legend Goran Dragic Four years ago today was my first […]
Bogdan wants the weight that comes with the crown
With his side in with a good shot at taking top seed out of Group D at EuroBasket 2017, Bogdan Bogdanovic has a chance to lead Serbia to its first medal finish since 2009. Bogdanovic however has been up and down across the competition, despite coming good when it matters. Emmet Ryan looks at how […]
Korkmaz comes big as Turkey eliminate Belgium
Some timely interventions from Furkan Korkmaz proved crucial as Turkey beat Belgium in Istanbul in what proved an elimination game in Group D. The three amigos did their thing when Ufuk Sarica needed them most. Emmet Ryan on a night where Belgium gave Turkey a big fright before the youngsters came good for the hosts […]
Bogdan shines as Serbia cruise past Great Britain
Serbia had to keep their starters in for a little longer than expected but eventually they eased to victory over a gallant Great Britain side to formally book their spot in the second round of EuroBasket 2017. Emmet Ryan reports from Istanbul on an entertaining if somewhat predictable contest As expected this one started with […]
Second half comeback sends Latvia past Russia
It truly was a game of two halves in Istanbul as Latvia recorded an extraordinary second half comeback to hand Russia a first loss at EuroBasket 2017. Emmet Ryan looks back on a game where we saw the best of what Russia can do get picked apart by a team willing to bet big with […]
Bogdan comes big late to carry Serbia past Turkey
It was a strategic gem from Ufuk Sarica as he kept Sasha Djordjevic guessing all night in what proved a fascinating tactical battle between Serbia and Turkey. In the end the Turkish coach ran out of tricks and had no answer to a big late run by Bogdan Bogdanovic. Emmet Ryan reports from an intense […]
Russia labour to victory over feisty Belgium
It wasn’t one for the aesthetes but Russia eventually overcame a dogged Belgian side that kept on their tails for the full 40 minutes. After the disciplined brilliance of their win over Serbia, this was a far more sluggish display by the Group D leaders but getting to 3-0 at EuroBasket 2017 in one piece […]
Kristaps goes Porzingod mode as Latvia beat Great Britain
It was a masterful performance from Kristaps Porzingis as Latvia moved to 2-1 in group play with the New York Knicks man toying with Great Britain throughout, despite a fine rally by the underdogs in the final quarter. A huge day for Davis Bertans from deep almost went unnoticed as Porzingis stamped his authority on […]
Turkey must look to youth against Serbia
Ahead of their crucial Group D clash in EuroBasket 2017, Emmet Ryan breaks down the clash between Turkey and Serbia. With both sides needing a win and the home side as underdogs, Turkey will need to look to its three amigos to spur them on if they are to have any chance of victory The […]
A Saturday in Istanbul
As we reach the end of the second day of play in Group D of EuroBasket, Emmet Ryan brings you on a journey of how the tournament is being received in the massive city and the interaction with other parts of life and the rest of the competition. The key thing to bear in mind […]