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Belgium’s calm control shows just how far the Cats have come
Even a quiet night from Emma Meesseman couldn’t hide the sheer control Belgium showed whenever they step on the floor. Emmet Ryan watched the Cats moved to 2-0 at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup, as Julie Vanloo stole most of the headlines. We got to see the true maturity of Belgium as a global […]
Which European Basketball Teams Are Playing In The 2024 Olympics
Basketball enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the Olympics, where nations compete for glory on the global stage. Europe’s representation in the basketball tournaments, both men’s and women’s, is significant, reflecting the continent’s rich basketball heritage and competitive prowess. Let’s delve into the European teams that have secured their spots for the 2024 Olympics. Men’s Basketball Teams Six* […]
Preview: Slovenia vs Belgium
The last 16 of EuroBasket 2022 is here and the Lions of Belgium will be looking to pull off the mother of upsets against Slovenia All games from now on are at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany When? 14.45 CEST, 13.45 BST, 08.45 EST, 05.45 PST How they got here Belgium (3-2) got here […]
EuroBasket 2022 GotD – Belgium vs Georgia
Every day throughout the group phase of EuroBasket 2022, we’ll select our game of the day that is a must-watch for all basketball fans. For opening day, we head to Tbilisi and the battle between Belgium and hosts Georgia The Game Belgium vs Georgia, 1 September in Group A Where? Tbilisi arena, Tbilisi Georgia When? […]
EuroBasket 2022 Group A preview
It’s getting closer which means it’s time for BallinEurope to deliver, for the first time in far too long, it’s group by group previews of EuroBasket 2022 It’s simple maths, 6 teams enter a group, they all play each other, and the 4 with the best record go to Berlin. We begin, in a shock […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Rue Britannia as rebounds cost GB against Belgium
The stands were empty but the buckets were pouring in as Belgium and Great Britain delivered an offensive feast on Friday. Emmet Ryan reports from the opener in Istanbul in a game where Britain’s failure to compete with the Lions on the boards cost them a chance at a win to open EuroBasket 2017 Quiet […]
EuroBasket 2017: Group D preview
It’s almost time for Eurobasket so BallinEurope is breaking down each of the groups over the next few days. Rather than going team by team which, to be honest, would take way too long, we’re going group by group to preview the battles ahead in the opening stages. By process of following the alphabet, we’re […]
VIDEO: Georgios Printezis: “We can’t think about the semi-final yet
Greece’s Georgios Printezis was happy with how his side performed for the full 40 minutes in their victory over Belgium at EuroBasket 2015. With France a possible opponent in the semi-final, Printezis said his side can’t think about that until they take care of business in the quarters. BallinEurope is in the running for two […]
VIDEO: Matt Lojeski says Belgium’s shooting cost them against Greece
Belgium’s Matt Lojeski opened up to BiE about how his side’s second half shooting and struggle to cope with Greece’s adjustments cost his side the chance at an upset as they exited EuroBasket 2015. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE