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Preview: Italy vs Slovenia – 2023 FIBA World Cup
The classification games get decided on Saturday at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The day begins with Italy taking on Slovenia and it’s a special one. It’s the last ever game for Luigi Datome but will Luka Doncic spoil the party? Key details Who: Italy (4-3) vs Slovenia (4-3) Where: Mall of Asia Arena, Manila […]
USA crush hapless Italy but learn little
The USA made light work of Italy in the 2023 FIBA World Cup quarter final but don’t read too much into it. For all the hope of Luigi Datome bringing the magic, it was Jalen Brunson and the gang who took charge from the off. Paint and Paolo There was certainly some promise for the […]
Gigi Datome’s story isn’t finished yet
With Luigi Datome’s career on the line, as well as their future at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, Italy did everything they could to lose but Gigi made sure the story is still being written as they eventually took down Puerto Rico Whatever fear of a hangover from Gianmarco Pozzecco’s men after their epic comeback […]
Reaction: Mannion, Drell, Datome, and Polonara
BiE’s Emmet Ryan spoke with the stars of Italy and Estonia’s clash at EuroBasket 2022 as Luigi Datome, Achille Polonara, Henri Drell, and Nico Mannion, all shared their thoughts following victory for the hosts. Datome said the victory looked easy but was far from it Polonara meanwhile said the performance was good but that Italy […]
Preview: Real Madrid vs Fenerbahce
It all comes down to this. La Decima vs La Zocima. Real Madrid vs Fenerbahce. Master vs Pupil (again). The 2015 champions take on the 2017 champions in Belgrade to decide who emerges victorious and claims the title of champions of Euroleague. Emmet Ryan breaks down the action The story has been well told by […]
The players seize the means of production
After a whole lot of talk and calls for action, the Euroleague Players Association was formally launched on Saturday in Belgrade. Emmet Ryan on a big step for player welfare and why it can’t be the end of the story Minutes after the first session with players on Thursday evening, the press gathered in Belgrade […]
Dixon delivers as Fenerbahce see off Zalgiris
It was loud, it was tense, but only one side could make it to the championship game as Cinderella squared off with Goliath. In the end Fenerbahce stood tall at the Final Four to book their place in the Euroleague title game for 2018. Emmet Ryan reports from the Stark Arena in Belgrade This was […]
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 […]
VIDEO: Luigi Datome describes the difficulties Iceland presented Italy
Italy’s Luigi Datome spokes to the media after Italy’s win over Iceland and described the unique challenge the Icelandic team gave his side. Watch Datome share his thoughts below.
EURO-NBA: Jonas and the gang ruin Kobe’s party
The Raptors ruined Kobe’s comeback party but the road ahead for Jonas and co. is long and miserable. Thank you Terrence Ross for setting the tone. The Raptors ruined Kobe Bryant’s comeback party with a 106-94 win in the Staples Center. Your reward, Mr Ross, is increased minutes and touches. Actually to all you Raps […]
EURO-NBA: Jonas and the gang ruin Kobe's party
The Raptors ruined Kobe’s comeback party but the road ahead for Jonas and co. is long and miserable. Thank you Terrence Ross for setting the tone. The Raptors ruined Kobe Bryant’s comeback party with a 106-94 win in the Staples Center. Your reward, Mr Ross, is increased minutes and touches. Actually to all you Raps […]
EURO-NBA: Parker strikes gold, Jonas dunks on LeBron, Schroeder’s 7 dimes
Jonas Valanciunas scored 18 points in a losing effort for the Raptors last night but none of his buckets stood out quite like the one above as the big Lithuanian posterised the best player in the game. Valanciunas added 9 boards for his trouble but it wasn’t enough as LeBron James scored 35 points, grabbed […]