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Why not Puff?
Puff Summers was supposed to be a banker. He had the grades, he’d gone to a great school, and he was set for a steady and impressive career behind a desk. In his heart he knew he belonged on the court. This Saturday Summers plays in the Irish Cup final for the first time, a […]
When the big time came to Belfast
BallinEurope’s week-long build up to the Irish cup finals begins with a brief look back. Emmet Ryan reflects on December’s Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in Belfast when the island came to a standstill for two big days up north In any US city, the coming together of teams from the MAAC, Atlantic 10, CAA, […]
It’s a shame we gotta get old
It was pure heroism from Lehmon Colbert as UCC Demons ran with Templeogue for most of their Irish cup semi-final but time was eventually called on the Cork club’s chances as the reigning league champions put their foot down in the final frame. Emmet Ryan reports on getting old When you are used to being […]
The luckiest number
It was a clash of dominant men wearing 13 as UCD Marian took on Killester for a place in the Irish cup final. Royce Williams wore it for the orange of Killester, Mike Garrow in the yellow of UCD. On Saturday in Cork, they went to war. Emmet Ryan on a cracker in the Mardyke […]
Glanmire grind it out to book cup final spot
The drive for five is still alive as Glanmire saw off a game Brunell to book their place in the Irish women’s cup final. Emmet Ryan reports on a tougher than expected win for the four-time defending champions at the Mardyke They all count no matter what way you get a W. Glanmire weren’t expecting […]
Colin comes home
Broken, older, but more eager to fight than ever, Colin O’Reilly has come back to the Irish Superleague to try and restore UCC Demons as a force to be reckoned with. Last Saturday night he had to handle that the hard way against UCD Marian. Emmet Ryan on the return of the man who led […]
Well, that went well
Ireland’s basketball history is littered with what might have, might have, might have…and yeah one more, might have beens. That changed over 10 days in Dublin as one golden generation got it all together to give basketball people in this country something to believe in and a tournament that raised the bar. Emmet Ryan looks […]
Stellar shooting guides Germany to FIBA U18B title over Ireland
A fantastic offensive display saw Germany take the FIBA Europe U18 women’s B division title in Sunday night’s final against Ireland. The girls in green, who had dominated defensively throughout the competition, had no answer for Germany’s exceptional shooting as the pre-tournament favourites took gold in front of a packed National Basketball Arena. Emmet Ryan […]
Ireland win first ever promotion to A divison with victory over Poland
It was a ferocious battle in the National Basketball Arena as Poland and Ireland left everything on the hardwood in a bid to claim a spot in Europe’s top flight. It took every ounce of fight from both sides and gallons of sweat on the media tribune from BallinEurope’s Emmet Ryan but Ireland topped Poland […]
Ireland on the edge of glory after victory over Israel
Ireland were pushed to the brink by a speedy Israel side but, once more, Claire Melia played a captain’s role to carry her side to an historic victory in the quarter finals of the FIBA Europe U18 Women’s division B championships in Dublin. On a night where he was more goosebumps than man, Emmet Ryan […]
Ireland’s D dominates in win over Great Britain
Ireland moved to 4-0 in the FIBA Europe U18 women’s division B championship with a comprehensive win over previously undefeated Great Britain in Dublin. Claire Melia and Bronagh Power Cassidy starred as Ireland locked up first place overall in Group D with a game still to play. Emmet Ryan reports from an emotional night for […]
A clash to take control
It’s a clash of unbeatens at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght on Tuesday. Ireland and Great Britian do battle in a derby with high stakes. Emmet Ryan looks ahead to a clash between two sides gunning for promotion and looks at the broader implications for both sides for the rest of the tournament ahead […]