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Jayla Johnson powers Brunell past Killester in Irish Cup
It was a duel between Jayla Johnson and Jiselle Thomas that decided the big battle of Brunell and Killester, as the Nellies packed their trunk for a trip to the Irish Cup final The league leaders showed their steel in front of a hot crowd at Neptune Stadium as a Jayla Johnson scoring show pushed […]
Ariel Johnson and Niamh Dwyer drag Fr Mathew’s past Liffey Celtics
It should never have been this close but Niamh Dwyer and Ariel Johnson got the work done to get Fr Mathew’s past Liffey Celtics and into their first ever Irish Cup final Fr Mathew’s made history to reach the Irish Cup final for the first time in their history. It took a star role from […]
Seventh Woods takes control as Blue Demons down Neptune
Seventh Woods overcame a first half that encapsulated all the potential the world thought he had lost to guide Blue Demons to the Irish Cup final with victory over Neptune. Emmet Ryan on the rebirth of the wonder in El Corkico There is simply no bigger rivalry in Irish basketball than Blue Demons and Neptune. […]
Irish men’s Basketball Super League preview
Ballincollig are the defending champions but the InsureMyVan.ie Irish Super League has never been deeper. With challengers emerging from pretty much everywhere, from Neptune through who will emerge to lift Basketball Ireland’s most prestigious men’s title? There are big changes in the InsureMyVan.ie Irish Super League this year. Basketball Ireland has changed the rules in […]
Irish women’s basketball Super League preview
Glanmire are the reigning champions but their key challengers for the crown in Irish women’s basketball may change. With Killester and Liffey Celtics loading up, we look ahead to the Irish women’s Super League. Irish women’s basketball has, at times, felt a lot like men’s EuroBasket. Everyone plays a lot of games. There’s lots of […]
Pat Connaughton: Giannis Antetokounmpo’s desire to win is different
Milwaukee Bucks star Pat Connaughton spoke with Emmet Ryan about what it’s like to play with Giannis Antetokounmpo, his desire to play for Ireland, his goals for the next season, and more It’s been a long time since Pat Connaughton visited Ireland but he’s making the most of his time back in the motherland, with […]
Ireland’s men know their fate but what’s their future?
Having drawn Croatia and Luxembourg in the third round of FIBA EuroBasket 2025 pre-qualification, Ireland’s path over the next cycle or two has become clearer The draw could have been a lot worse but there was only so much better that it could have really gotten. That’s the nature of the pre-qualification format for EuroBasket […]
Hunting high and low
Ireland’s few players across continental European leagues have reached the playoff stages of their seasons and Emmet Ryan is doing what he can to keep track A spice bag is a wonderful creation. It’s crispy chilli chicken with chips (fries for most of the world), some bizarre assortment of spices and the tiniest garnish of […]
Charlie Crowley steps down as University of Galway Maree coach
The 25 year old had guided the club to its first ever national cup title and its best ever finish in the Irish men’s Super League In a stunning development in Irish basketball, Charlie Crowley, the 25 year old wunderkind, has opted to step down as head coach of University of Galway Maree. Crowley guided […]
Irish Pat Connaughton steps up as Giannis watches with joy
While the Greek Freak was forced to sit with injury, Pat Connaughton stepped up off the bench big time for the Milwaukee Bucks The European connection with the Milwaukee Bucks is well known, after all they’ve got the two time NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and his brother Thanasis on the roster. There is, of course, […]
Irish women’s cup final preview
Sunday evening presents a cross Dublin-city clash as Killester, champions in 2020, take on a Trinity Meteors side seeking its first title since 1996. Emmet Ryan breaks it all down. Who, when, and where Killester vs Trinity Meteors National Basketball Arena, Tallaght Sunday 22 January 17.30 Irish time Watch: TG4/Basketballireland.tv Paths to the final Killester […]
Irish men’s cup final preview
Saturday night guarantees a new name on the Irish men’s cup as University of Galway Maree take on DBS Éanna. Emmet Ryan breaks down the big one Who, when, and where University of Galway Maree vs DBS Éanna National Basketball Arena, Tallaght Saturday 21 January 20.00 Irish time Watch: TG4/Basketballireland.tv Paths to the final Éanna […]