Basketball Ireland 25
Michael Bree, a dash of Ergin Ataman, and Jordan Blount
It was a passing of the torch moment in Irish basketball on Monday night. It was also an inspired adjustment for the Ireland men’s basketball team as Michael Bree channeled Ergin Ataman. Emmet Ryan on the win over Luxembourg in EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifying and the path ahead. Ireland men’s basketball team recorded their first win […]
The other EuroBasket games Ireland must track
Ireland’s men’s national basketball team has two big EuroBasket 2029 qualifiers coming up on Friday and Monday. There are games outside of their control however that will go a long way towards deciding their next step. With big games against Azerbaijan on Friday and Luxembourg on Monday, it’s safe to say Ireland’s men’s basketball team […]
What Ireland Learned From Sold-Out Friendlies With Norway
Ireland’s national teams stepped onto the floor with Norway at the weekend and Emmet Ryan took it all in. One win, one defeat. More importantly, lots of reps for the men and women despite missing quite a few bodies. Ireland’s national teams could do with more time together but, as short stints go, this was […]
Domino’s becomes title sponsor of Ireland’s national leagues
Domino’s Pizza has become the title sponsor of the Basketball Ireland Super League and Division 1 for both men and women. Domino’s Ireland has become the title sponsor for the men’s and women’s Super League and Division 1 basketball competitions in Ireland. The move follows the company’s Greek division becoming sponsor of Peristeri, in both […]
Ireland lose to Latvia but future hope feels real – EuroBasket Women
It wasn’t Ireland’s day in their qualifier against Latvia in EuroBasket Women. A game fight from the hosts wasn’t enough to take the W. Still, the pieces are coming together and it points to a positive future for the women’s national basketball side. The hope never left the arena. Ireland however exited still seeking a […]
Seán Flood and the importance of timely minutes
Seán Flood returned to the floor for London Lions at the weekend and it came at a vital time for the men’s Ireland national basketball team. With injuries and other absences an issue, they’ll be leaning on Flood in this week’s FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers. Timing matters in sport. Timing is why Ireland doesn’t have […]
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 […]
A Troy Simons takeover guides Killester past UCC Demons
Troy Simons, a former Kent State Golden Flashes guard went lights out for Killester as they progressed to the men’s basketball Irish Super League championship game. Emmet Ryan was at the IWA to take in all the action This was a bruiser and a feisty encounter. In a tough battle, one man stood taller than […]
Anthony Polite raises the standard as Switzerland beat Ireland
It was a rough outing for Ireland as Anthony Polite of Rio Breogan showed the step up in class require-d at this level of basketball. He guided Switzerland to a comfortable win in their 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier Ireland came into Sunday’s 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier against Switzerland with confidence after a solid […]
Matt Treacy: Ireland must step up and compete
Following an impressive albeit losing effort in Kosovo, Matt Treacy wants him and his team mates to take the next step forward against Switzerland in Sunday’s 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier. With Treacy plying his trade in the Alpine nation with Gold Coast Wallabies, he hopes to provide some inside info to his national team […]
Debutant James Beckom keen to make an impact for Ireland
The call-up came by text and James Beckom is hungry to take his shot. The UCC Blue Demons man spoke to BallinEurope about making his debut for the men’s Ireland basketball team in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers A call-up to the national squad was always on the cards for James Beckom at some […]
A new look Ireland takes aim at the 2027 FIBA World Cup
There are new faces and old amongst the Ireland men’s basketball team as they step up for their 2027 FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers this week against Kosovo and Switzerland. With Irish basketball, every test presents a new opportunity and head coach Mark Keenan knows that well Mark Keenan is back at the helm but the […]