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Shane Larkin Powers Anadolu Efes to Epic Comeback
Shane Larkin sparked a comeback for the ages as his Anadolu Efes side showed enormous guts in the OAKA on Thursday night. Panathinaikos will rue the missed opportunity but all of Euroleague was reminded that Larkin still has plenty in the tank as Efes tied the series It ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s […]
Panathinaikos Survive Efes Thanks to Juancho Hernangomez
It didn’t quite feel inevitable but you could always tell this wasn’t ending in a blowout. Panathinaikos were kept in the game in large part thanks to Juancho Hernangomez. Eventually the rest of the troops rallied and they, somehow, overcame Anadolu Efes in Game 1 of the Euroleague playoffs. Juancho Hernangomez was a beast and […]
Ergin Ataman Returns to Haunt Efes with Cedi Osman by His Side
For Ergin Ataman and Cedi Osman, the Euroleague playoff series with Anadolu Efes will evoke strong memories. For both, the goal is simple. Panathinaikos need to win this series to prove something to themselves. They face a side in a dangerous position, with little in the way of pressure or expectation. The script writers couldn’t […]
Olympiacos Outlasts Panathinaikos – A Euroleague final preview?
It was one of the most enjoyable Greek basketball derbies in a long time. Olympiacos outlasted Panathinaikos to make it eight straight wins for the Reds over the Greens in Euroleague. Emmet Ryan on how we might have just seen a preview of the championship game in Abu Dhabi. That was, simply, great. Obviously, Panathinaikos […]
Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, and marketing a feud
It’s got the fans. It’s got the personalities. Then there are the stakes. Few rivalries in basketball can compare to that of Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. Yet, is Euroleague doing enough to build on its most marketable rivalry? The rivalry that makes the rest of Euroleague come to a standstill is renewed on Friday. Basketball in […]
BallinEurope releases its first ever basketball documentary
BallinEurope has released its first ever feature length documentary, the first of three that will be released this season. Enemies tells the story of the rivalry between Panathinaikos and Olympiacos. Filmed in Athens in the run-up to the Euroleague clash between the sides in November at OAKA, Enemies features contributions from Aris Barkas (Eurohoops), Yannis […]
Euroleague season preview: Only one result will do for Panathinaikos
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of the reigning, defending, champions. Here’s what we think of Panathinaikos. Ergin Ataman led Panathinaikos back to the Euroleague Final Four for the first time in over a decade. Then he ended their 13 year wait […]
The Grandeur of the 2024 EuroLeague Final Four in Berlin
The 2024 EuroLeague Final Four, hosted in the vibrant city of Berlin at the Uber Arena, marked a significant event in the realm of European basketball. This prestigious tournament not only showcased top-tier basketball talent but also brought together fans from across the continent, celebrating the spirit and excitement of the sport. Teams and […]
Panathinaikos claim Euroleague crown to end the long wait
The 13 year wait ended in style. Ergin Ataman cemented his legend in Euroleague coaching as his Panathinaikos outwitted and outplayed Chus Mateo’s Real Madrid to triumph in Berlin. Ergin Ataman delivered a tactical masterclass in Berlin. The Panathinaikos coach never let the situation overcome him. The result was one where his side let Chus […]
Preview: Real Madrid vs Panathinaikos – Euroleague Championship
lt’s Chus Mateo and Real Madrid seeking back to back titles against Ergin Ataman and Panthinaikos in the game that matters the most. Who comes out on top in the Euroleague title game? After 38 rounds of the regular season, the playoffs, and the semi finals, it’s time for the Euroleague champion to be crowned. […]
Cool heads prevail as Panathinaikos advance to Euroleague title game
It wasn’t exactly the most electrifying start to the Euroleague Final Four. Delays with crowd trouble outside meant we had to wait for Panathinaikos and Fenerbahce to square off. Once they did, it was Ergin Ataman’s Greens that proved strategically superior. Well that was all a bit wild. Bizarre scenes outside led to a big […]
Preview: Panathinaikos vs Fenerbahce – Euroleague Final Four
lt’s a return to the Euroleague Final Four for Panathinaikos while Fenerbahce face an old foe in Ergin Ataman. Who emerges on Friday to proceed to Sunday’s title game? The first of the Euroleague Final Four match-ups sees Sarunas Jasikevicius and Fenerbahce take on Ergin Ataman’s Panathinaikos. There’s lots of respect but no love lost […]