2017 Euroleague Final Four 9
Ok kid, you’re up
The wait ends on Wednesday night. The most discussed European prospect in history, Luka Dončić, finally takes the floor in a real life NBA game. Emmet Ryan on all the words he’s written before about the wunderkind and what Europe will be watching for Ema Meden is a young Slovenian basketball fan. She grew up […]
Fenerbahce make history as they claim 2017 Euroleague title
Fenerbahce were made to work for it but eventually, with the help of an unexpected intervention by Pero Antic, they romped to victory over Olympiacos as the Euroleague Final Four and the season as a whole came to a conclusion with a new name on the trophy. Emmet Ryan, on a memorable night in Istanbul […]
Preview: Fenerbahce vs Olympiacos – Euroleague championship game
It all comes own to this. After the 30 game regular season, the best of 5 playoffs, and Friday’s semi-finals, only two teams are left in the Euroleague Final Four. Fenerbahce are looking to make history while Olympiacos hope to claim a third title since 2012. Emmet Ryan on the Euroleague Championship game Friday was […]
Ekpe Udoh reigns supreme as Fenerbahce beat Real Madrid
The nerves didn’t get to the hosts as Ekpe Udoh delivered a tremendous performance to guide Fenerbahce past Real Madrid and into Sunday’s Euroleague Final Four championship game. Emmet Ryan reports from Istanbul There was no doubt who the home team was as Fenerbahce and Real Madrid got ready for battle. Real’s players were greeted […]
Spanoulis the gangster again as Olympiacos beat CSKA
It’s the one ghost CSKA Moscow can’t shake. Vassilis Spanoulis was dire through three quarters before coming good in the fourth to lead Olympiacos to the Euroleague Final Four championship game. Emmet Ryan reports from the Sinan Erdem Dome We’ve all seen too much to bet against Spanoulis in the clutch but from the off […]
Preview – Fenerbahce vs Real Madrid
It’s the heavyweight clash we’ve been waiting weeks for. Fenerbahce, the hosts, against Real Madrid, the regular season champions. Only one of them is going to advance to Sunday’s final. Emmet Ryan breaks down this colossal collision by the Bosphorous It wasn’t the road anyone expected for either of thee sides but Real Madrid and […]
Only one mountain left to climb for Fenerbahce
The first breakthrough came in 2015. Another in 2016. Now, in their home city, Fenerbahce only have one goal left. Emmet Ryan on the journey for Fenerbahce that brought its fans on an emotional rollercoaster before finally taking them home for potentially the greatest moment in the club’s history It was natural for Fenerbahce fans […]
Catching up with Cut Capers before they play the Final Four
It turns out Joel Freeland won’t be the only British person gracing the floor at the Euroleague Final Four in Istanbul. Cut Capers, a band from Bristol and Cardiff, will be performing at half-time of both semi-finals on Friday. BiE’s Emmet Ryan caught up with Tom Taylor of Cut Capers to find out what to […]
Real Madrid bring the complete package to Istanbul
It’s the side with the fewest holes despite losing one of its brightest stars a year ago. Emmet Ryan on how Real Madrid look even better than the side that won it all in 2015 as they head to the Euroleague Final Four Tired. That’s the only way to truly describe how Real Madrid looked […]