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VIDEO: Derrick Rose reacts to USA’s big win over Finland
Derrick Rose of team USA addresses press in the mixed zone after their 114-54 rout of Finland on the opening day of the FIBA World Cup.
FIBA World Cup: USA make a statement with 114-54 rout of Finland
It was the World Cup newcomers vs the World and Olympic champions. Team USA entered a cauldron in Bilbao and wrecked all before them. Emmet Ryan reports on a dominant display by the tournament favourites but one that shows they is still room for improvement. This arena was just nuts. A full 40 minutes before […]
VIDEO: We go First Person with Susijengi
We promised you first person videos with the Epson Moverio Smart Glasses at the FIBA World Cup and here you go. First up it’s Susijengi taking over Bilbao earlier today ahead of their first every match at the FIBA World Cup against the USA. We’ll take another when the fans fill the arena later tonight. […]
VIDEO: Casey Frank reacts to New Zealand’s loss to Turkey
New Zealand’s Casey Frank gives his thoughts after New Zealand let a big lead go to lose 76-73 to Turkey in Group C of the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball. Frank talks about how the challenge of the Dominican Republic will differ to Turkey and his take on Turkey’s reaction to the Haka.
FIBA World Cup: Oguz Savas the hero as Turkey top New Zealand 76-73
Oguz Savas was the hero as he led a late rally for Turkey to top New Zealand in Bilbao. In a game Turkey nearly threw away more than once, the Fenerbahce big man took over when it mattered to bring his side back from 12 points down and claim a win on the opening day […]
VIDEO: Pooh Jeter after Ukraine’s win over Dominican Republic
Pooh Jeter was being hurried back to the dressing room after Ukraine’s 72-62 win over Dominican Republic but he stopped just long enough in the mixed zone to give some interesting thoughts. He did come back, the audio of his return is in our report from earlier.
FIBA World Cup: Third quarter surge sees Ukraine past Dominican Republic 72-62
It was an ugly shooting display from Ukraine in the first half the opening game of Group C at the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball but their D stood strong before the calvary arrived as they defeated Dominican Republic in Bilbao. Emmet Ryan reports from the scene. This wasn’t a pretty game of basketball […]
BiE’s coffee guy worried about World Cup impact on business
BallinEurope is a full-time passion but not a full-time job. Our editor, Emmet Ryan, is off to Bilbao for the 2014 FIBA World Cup but the guy who runs the coffee shop next door to his day job is worried about the impact Emmet’s absence will have on business. Last night I left my desk […]
Watch Sube la Copa, official song of the 2014 FIBA World Cup
We’ve already heard the song, FIBA and Huecco released the audio version earlier in August, but now we get to see the nonsense. That hair, that beard, you have to see it too right? Huecco is actually a clone made from the DNA of Rudy Fernandez and Sergio Rodriguez. To watch all the games at […]
Fearless Predictions: 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball
It’s a tradition here at BiE. Whenever there’s a major event in basketball, the editor steps up and put the whole site’s neck on the line. It began with Os Davis and it continues with Emmet Ryan. Here are our Fearless Predictions for the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball. The normal tone of these […]
It’s Jet-er not Jee-ter, watch Pooh get ready for the World Cup
Pooh Jeter has just dropped a fascinating video about his preparation for the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball. The Ukraine point guard talks about his excitement at helping Ukraine make history by qualifying, the chance to play against his homeland USA in Bilbao, his team mates and coach Mike ‘The Czar’ Fratello, how his […]
Gran Canaria gets the Phantom treatment for USA vs Slovenia
The NBA Phantom videos are always fun, although we long for one involving the most boring acts in basketball (Phantom scorers table, make it happen) and the super slow motion cameras were out to find the best bits from the USA’s win over Slovenia in FIBA World Cup warm-up action.