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FIBA World Cup: Final quarter surge sees Lithuania into semi finals
It was tense, it was tight, and it was surprisingly clean, as Lithuania eventually pulled through with a 73-61 win over Turkey to book their spot in the semi-finals of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup, writes Emmet Ryan. Omer Asik vs Jonas Valanciunas was the battle we wanted to see and it quickly turned […]
VIDEO: Guler and Akyol talk about Turkey’s heart
Sinan Guler praised his team mates in the wake of Turkey’s late escape against Australia at the 2014 FIBA World Cup on Sunday. Cenk Akyol, who had rescued Turkey in similar fashion against Finland, jokingly told reporters that perhaps Turkey will have a better chance of winning if they get into a similar hole against […]
VIDEO: Savas says Turkey can win big man battle with Valanciunas
Speaking right after Turkey’s amazing come from behind victory over Australia, Oguz Savas told reporters that Ergin Ataman’s side has the weapons inside to beat Jonas Valanciunas and the rest of Lithuania’s bigs in Tuesday’s quarter final.
FIBA World Cup: Preldzic sends Turkey to the quarter finals
Emir Preldzic came up big when it mattered and the cardiac kids of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup survived yet again, writes Emmet Ryan. Opening tip here in Palau Sant Jordi was delayed by 10 minutes due to questions over the height of the hoop at the media tribune end. When the game finally […]
VIDEO: Coach Kazlauskas on how Jonas Valunciunas has evolved
Coach Jonas Kazlauskas gave his thoughts on the growth of Jonas Valanciunas after the Lithuania and Toronto Raptors scored 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in Lithuania’s win over New Zealand at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
FIBA World Cup: Valanciunas dominates as Lithuania edge New Zealand 76-71
Jonas Valanciunas had his way with the Tall Blacks for most of the game but New Zealand kept fighting throughout to give Lithuania a scare at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Emmet Ryan reports on a game where Kiwi grit was nearly but not quite enough for the upset. Jonas Valanciunas gave an early […]
FIBA World Cup: Slovenia sluggish but overcome Dominican Republic 71-61
Slovenia secured a quarter-final clash with the USA by beating the Dominican Republic on Saturday but it was a far from convincing performance, writes Emmet Ryan. The crowd was smaller but there was far more of a feel of a knockout game to this one than the earlier one-sided affair in Bareclona. The bright green […]
VIDEO: James Harden talks about Team USA’s improving defence
James Harden spoke with the media after the USA’s win over Mexico and discussed his pleasure with the improvements the team is making on defence throughout the tournament.
VIDEO: Coach K refuses to answer question, offers to buy journalist wine
USA coach Mike Krzyzewski was asked about the Slovenian team in the wake of his side’s win over Mexico at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup. Coach K said he wouldn’t comment on Slovenia or the Dominican Republic as a matter of respect as the two potential opponents for USA hadn’t played yet. Instead he […]
VIDEO: Curry on his increased role with Team USA
Stephen Curry had a big day against Mexico and he told the media about how he is handling his increased role in the press conference after the USA’s win at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
FIBA World Cup: Curry’s bombs lead USA in 86-63 rout of Mexico
The round of 16 of the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup got under way with a clash of neighbours as the USA rolled past Mexico to book their place in Tuesday’s quarter finals. A knockout game situation meant, even as heavy favourites, we could expect the USA to come out hungry and the source of […]
Surviving Barcelona – Sights, food, and (of course) beer advice
BallinEurope’s editor Emmet Ryan is no stranger to Barcelona but he has still called in some help from his friends to give anyone in town the best advice to enjoy their time away from the Palau Sant Jordi. There’s going to be a lot of free time for everyone in Barcelona. Just going to get […]