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Markkanen’s maturity will be a big plus for Utah

Lauri Markkanen could have let his trade on the eve of EuroBasket 2022 be a distraction, instead he showed just how comfortable he is in his game no matter what is written on his jersey. Emmet Ryan on how the Finn’s displays are good new for Utah Jazz fans Given I’ve already posted a piece […]

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The Susijengi story has only just begun

Finland’s exit from EuroBasket 2022 on Tuesday was the end of an era for two stalwarts but, Emmet Ryan writes, the beginning of a bright new future for hoops in Suomi. There was a different flavour to the disappointment that Finnish fans felt on Tuesday, a taste that they weren’t used to but one that […]

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You can never count out Sergio Scariolo

Finland set all kinds of first half records against Spain but if you’re going to beat Sergio Scariolo, you need to outsmart him for the full 40. Emmet Ryan watched another brilliant sideline performance from the Spain coach as his side reached the semi-finals for the 11th straight time For Finland it was the biggest […]

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The dream isn’t done

Finland have been nearly men of European basketball for decades. Now that they’ve made the breakthrough, they can’t let the emotion of the moment distract them against Spain, writes Emmet Ryan. As is the norm at EuroBasket, I posted some videos after Finland’s remarkable victory over Croatia to make the quarter finals of EuroBasket for […]

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Preview: Spain vs Finland

The quarter finals of EuroBasket 2022 are here and the action gets under way on Tuesday as Finland look to keep the dream alive against perennial contenders Spain All games from now on are at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany When? 17.15 CEST, 16.15 BST, 11.15 EST, 08.15 PST How they got here Spain […]

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Markkanen makes history as Finland reach the quarter finals

A magnificent Lauri Markkanen performance guided Finland to the last 8 of EuroBasket for the first time in 55 years. Emmet Ryan was in Berlin to take in Markkamania make history. Croatia had taunted the basketball gods before this game. By deciding not to try for the two seed, they appeared smart by avoiding Slovenia […]

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Preview: Finland vs Croatia

The last 16 of EuroBasket 2022 is here and Sunday sees Finland hoping to ride the wave of Markkamania to victory over Croatia 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 Finland (3-2) suffered a defeat that […]

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EuroBasket GotD – Serbia vs Finland

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 Day 5, it’s our first look at two teams with different needs as Serbia take on Finland The Game Serbia vs Finland, 5 September, Group D Where? O2 Arena, Prague, […]

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EuroBasket 2022 Group D 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 and, in a shock, B follows A and C follows B that can only mean one thing…it’s Group D time Shockingly I’ve never been to the host city […]

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Ruthless Italy put a halt to Markkamania

Italy rained threes early and stamped on Finland’s neck to book their place in the quarter finals in a performance that was far more comprehensive than the final scoreline suggests. Emmet Ryan on how Nik Melli made life miserable for Lauri Markkanen as Italy played a grown up game to progress It wasn’t Helsinki but […]

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EuroBasket 2015: Group A Preview

With the big one just a few weeks away, we’re going to go group by group each of the next four Wednesdays with our unique take on what to expect. We start, predictably, with Group A Venue: Parks&Suites Arena, Montpellier, France Capacity: 10,700 Is Oguz Savas playing here?: No Your contenders Reigning EuroBasket champions France, […]

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AUDIO: Mike Fratello on Finland, Turkey, and Mykhailiuk

Mike Fratello spoke with the media after Ukraine’s 81-76 defeat at the hands of Finland on Sunday. He reflected on the game and looked ahead to Tuesday’s clash with Turkey. BiE asked Fratello after the press conference to give his thoughts on Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk, the youngest player at the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup and […]

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