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EuroBasket GotD – Czech Republic vs Israel
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 8, it’s a win of goodbye game as Czech Republic plays Israel The Game Czech Republic vs Israel, Group D, 8 September Where? Lanxess Arena, Cologne, Germ When? 17.30 […]
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 […]
EuroBasket 2017: Group B preview
It’s almost time for Eurobasket so BallinEurope is breaking down each of the groups over the next few days. Rather than going team by team which, to be honest, would take way too long, we’re going group by group to preview the battles ahead in the opening stages. By process of following the alphabet, we’re […]
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 […]
A rainy day in Lille
Rather than report on every game individually, Emmet Ryan has treated the second day of Last 16 play as one continuous piece. That and it rained 12.00 – My bed, Ronchin I realised something was up. My alarm hadn’t gone off. Turns out it doesn’t work if you turn the phone off. Not to worry, […]
VIDEO: Gal Mekel on the experience of playing for Israel
Gal Mekel talked about his pride playing for Israel as they bowed out of EuroBasket 2015 at the last 16 stage. Watch the full video below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
VIDEO: Gallinari says “Our defence is our offence”
Danilo Gallinari spoke at length about Italy’s performance as they trounced Israel 82-52 at EuroBasket 2015 to reach the quarter finals. Watch the extensive clip below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
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, […]
Hapoel Jerusalem stepping out of the shadows
One record defines Hapoel Jersualem’s past, another could hinder their future. Emmet Ryan on the rising Israeli club’s bid for the big time For the bulk of fans and observers across Europe, Maccabi Tel Aviv are Israeli basketball. They have all but owned the national league forever, they are the club that has climbed the […]
Jerry Smith takes flight against Hapoel Jerusalem
Maccabi Rishon Leziobn lost 64-72 to unbeaten Israeli league leaders Hapoel Jerusalem but they did deliver this big highlight play dunk from Jerry Smith. Enjoy. Hapoel Jerusalem remain top of the Winner League at 8-0, with Maccabi Tel Aviv narrowly ahead of Maccabi Rishon Leziobn for second on score differential with both teams on 6-2.
Diagnosis Panic: Maccabi’s struggle continues
In the second of BiE’s two-part Israeli adventure, it was derby night as Emmet Ryan caught Maccabi Tel Aviv’s effort to rebound from recent troubles against Hapoel Tel Aviv. Note to taxi drivers or indeed anyone: Unless you actually are Phil Bailey, don’t try to sing his part of Easy Lover. It’s not going to […]
Splitting the difference with Hapoel Jerusalem
In the first of two on the ground reports from the Winner League in Israel, Emmet Ryan went back to school to learn about the rising force that is Hapoel Jerusalem. “You are a journalist about both technology and basketball, that is strange?” This could easily have been my mother talking but instead of Ma’s […]