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The Susijengi story has only just begun
Finland’s exit from EuroBasket 2022 on Tuesday was the end of an era for two stalwarts but, Emmet Ryan writes, the beginning of a bright new future for hoops in Suomi. There was a different flavour to the disappointment that Finnish fans felt on Tuesday, a taste that they weren’t used to but one that […]
Markkanen makes history as Finland reach the quarter finals
A magnificent Lauri Markkanen performance guided Finland to the last 8 of EuroBasket for the first time in 55 years. Emmet Ryan was in Berlin to take in Markkamania make history. Croatia had taunted the basketball gods before this game. By deciding not to try for the two seed, they appeared smart by avoiding Slovenia […]
VIDEO: Shawn Huff on Finland’s resilience to bounce backl
Shawn Huff tells the media how Finland bounced back from their heavy loss to the USA to beat Ukraine at the FIBA World Cup of Basketball.
VIDEO: Erik Murphy praises Finnish fans after win over Ukraine
Erik Murphy gave his thoughts on Finland’s 81-76 win over Ukraine and expressed his gratitude to the Susijengi supporters while speaking to the media after the game.
VIDEO: We go First Person with Susijengi
We promised you first person videos with the Epson Moverio Smart Glasses at the FIBA World Cup and here you go. First up it’s Susijengi taking over Bilbao earlier today ahead of their first every match at the FIBA World Cup against the USA. We’ll take another when the fans fill the arena later tonight. […]