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Doncic faces his greatest test
Ahead of Thursday’s semi final clash between Spain and Slovenia, one man is dominating the headlines. He’s a prospective first overall NBA draft pick next summer but right now Luka Doncic only cares about carrying his homeland to unthinkable glory. Emmet Ryan on the challenge ahead for Europe’s wunderkind One sequence. That’s all it took. […]
The Dragon breathes fire as Goran gets his medal shot
Finally this tournament gave us the classic we have been waiting for. The stars stepped up when it mattered. Slovenia and Latvia lobbed everything they had at each other in an offensive feast. Eventually Luka Doncic proved decisive but the story of this game, and Slovenia’s quest for a medal, belongs to Goran Dragic according […]
Slovenia vs Latvia is going to be great no matter what
The most interesting game of the 2017 EuroBasket quarter finals is undoubtedly the second one on Tuesday as Slovenia and Latvia bring rosters with some big stars and really, really, different strengths to the table. Emmet Ryan has thought about every possible way this game could go and the BiE editor is certain this game […]
Doncic delights as Slovenia glide past Ukraine
It was a quiet affair in the stands but Luka Doncic dazzled as Slovenia eased past Ukraine to book their spot in the quarter finals of EuroBasket 2017. Emmet Ryan looks back on an impressive display by Doncic who is embracing his role alongside national legend Goran Dragic Four years ago today was my first […]
EuroBasket 2015: Group C preview
What’s this? An actual basketball piece. It’s been a week but Emmet Ryan needed time. We’re going to break down the runers and riders in Group C now…and then do Group D tomorrow morning with a hangover Venue: Arena Zagreb Capacity: 16,500 Is Oguz Savas playing here?: No Your contenders Croatia are your hosts and […]
A new dawn for Dragic but will it be bright?
The trade deadline shocker that saw Goran Dragic and his brother Zoran move from the Phoenix Suns to the Miami Heat presents a new opportunity for the brothers but will it be to their benefit? Emmet Ryan looks at what’s in store for the Slovenian duo. The second time round in Phoenix looked to be […]
One small step back to the big time
The last couple of weeks on BallinEurope have been a touch Ireland-centric. The elephant in the room when discussing basketball on the island is the lack of a national team. Ireland took a small step back there today, writes Emmet Ryan. Last year BallinEurope exclusively reported plans for the Irish senior national teams to return […]
VIDEO: Curry “With every game we get more comfortable with each other”
Steph Curry spoke about the improving chemistry on team USA after their win over Slovenia in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
VIDEO: DeRozan looking forward to facing Valanciunas
DeMar DeRozan spoke to the media after the USA’s win over Slovenia in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup quarter finals. The win means DeRozan will face his Toronto Raptors team mate Jonas Valanciunas and Lithuania in the next round. DeRozan told BiE that he is eager to take on his team mate for a […]
FIBA World Cup: USA look sloppy but roll past Slovenia 119-76
The scoreline reflected the dominance the USA enjoyed in possession but this was a far from polished performance by Coach K’s troops, writes Emmet Ryan. The Slovenian fans wanted the USA to know whose house they were in from the top, booing when the Americans won the opening tip and on the first few possessions […]
VIDEO: Zoran Dragic on how his energy inspires Slovenia
Zoran Dragic came up big tonight and Sam Meyerkopf of Euroleague Adventures caught him in the mixed zone to ask how his energy made the difference as Slovenia topped Dominican Republic 71-61 in the 2014 FIBA Basketball World Cup.
FIBA World Cup: Slovenia sluggish but overcome Dominican Republic 71-61
Slovenia secured a quarter-final clash with the USA by beating the Dominican Republic on Saturday but it was a far from convincing performance, writes Emmet Ryan. The crowd was smaller but there was far more of a feel of a knockout game to this one than the earlier one-sided affair in Bareclona. The bright green […]