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BiE’s best of the decade
We have a couple of treats in store next week but before that, we’ve taken the time to select the best writing on the site over the past 10 years, join us on a journey through the highs, the lows, the deep dives, and the tearful goodbyes Between game analysis, player profiles, addressing big issues, […]
The alternative 2019 FIBA World Cup guide
Everybody’s telling you who they think will win, you don’t need BallinEurope for that. Instead, Emmet Ryan looks at the side stories and oddities to watch out for in China before eventually making some picks The 2019 FIBA World Cup is finally here after the extra bump in break because of the switch from using […]
Derby delight as Badalona put one foot in the playoffs
Laprovittola delivered a gem of a game as Badalona controlled the derby to all but guarantee their spot in the ACB playoffs. Emmet Ryan fluked his way into picking the most important game in Pavello Olimpic in years for this trip and took it all in Derby day, or Derbi day rather, between 8th and […]
Valencia add to a miserable week for Barcelona
The first half was bad basketball. The third quarter was mostly good basketball. The fourth was good bad basketball. Emmet Ryan almost fell asleep in Palau Blaugrana but eventually got a hot mess to enjoy as the BiE tour saw Barcelona fall to Valencia. The bad basketball was however a fine excuse to go off […]
Real romp past Estudiantes as derby day brings back memories
Ah you’ve just got to love the simplicity of European team anthems. especially when they seem totally alien to the backdrop. ¡Hala Madrid! by Jose De Aguilar, leading right into the more typical tune for a modern arena, Stop the Rock by Apollo 440. This is what you get when you go to sport on […]
Stunning Slovenia shock Spain to enter dreamland
Luka Doncic flirted with a triple double as Slovenia roared to their first every EuroBasket final, securing the nation’s first ever medal in the process. Emmet Ryan looks back on a night where every Slovenian on the floor did what was necessary to not only win but wreck Spain For Slovenia this was the biggest […]
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. […]
Sluggish Spain eventually sweep aside Germany
Sergio Scariolo had plenty to be annoyed about through the first 27 minutes, with only Pau Gasol showing up for Spain before Chacho and Marc finally got it together. This was far from vintage Spain but it was enough to take dwon Germany. Emmet Ryan says they will need to be a lot better next […]
Theis and Voigtmann must deliver for Germany
Germany got what they wanted but they may not like what they see. A first trip to the EuroBasket quarter finals since 2007 sees them go up against Spain. The reigning champions and overwhelming favourites to retain their crown on Sunday. Emmet Ryan on what Chris Fleming’s side must do in order to stand any […]
Spain forced to fight for their win over Turkey
Spain did not expect this battle. Nobody expected this battle. Another creative coaching effort from Ufuk Sarica backed up by a great display by Furkan Korkmaz saw Turkey give Spain a fright before the favourites eventually advanced in EuroBasket 2017. Emmet Ryan on a tight battle in the Sinan Erdem Dome The odds were against […]
The EuroBasket 2017 mega preview
From the group battles, to invididual stories, through to the whole matter of who lifts the trophy, there’s a lot to digest with EuroBasket 2017. Emmet Ryan will be on site in Istanbul throughout the tournament but, before he flies, the BiE editor wanders through the many narratives that will shape this competition depending on […]
EuroBasket 2017: Group C 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 […]