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Zalgiris Kaunas 258

 

Still life in Kaunas

Emmet Ryan tried to watch the game between Zalgiris Kaunas and FC Barcelona over a choppy internet connection but sometimes the effort in acknowledging the moment is enough It’s 8.20pm somewhere around Co. Tipperary. The train is bright but it’s too dark outside to have any idea where I actually am on my way to […]

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Euroleague Playoff Preview

The playoffs are here and Euroleague has put together a couple of familiar pairings, one way too familiar, as 8 teams battle it out for a trip to the Final Four. Emmet Ryan breaks down the pairings For any of you who somehow have come across this piece and don’t know who is playing who […]

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The 60 must watch Euroleague games of 2018-19

There are 30 rounds of games in the Euroleague regular season. They take place across 60 nights. Emmet Ryan has put together a viewing schedule to give you the best way through the season ahead   With 16 teams playing 30 rounds of basketball there are 240 games in the Euroleague season. We’re distilling this […]

4 years ago More
 

The door opens for Sarunas Jasikevicius

With word out the the Toronto Raptors interviewed Sarunas Jasikevicius for its head coaching position, Emmet Ryan on how the work by Saras in Kaunas has shown there’s no limit to his potential on the bench When Igor Kokoskov got the job with the Phoenix Suns, it was a breakthrough for European coaches and a […]

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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 […]

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Preview: Fenerbahce vs Zalgiris Kaunas

The first semi-final of the 2018 Euroleague Final Four sees the defending champions go up against the Cinderella story of the season. Emmet Ryan breaks down the clash between Fenerbahce and Zalgiris We’ve learned one thing above all else with Zalgiris this season: Don’t set a ceiling for the Kaunas club. When they started the […]

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Zalgiris Kaunas, the most relaxed madmen in the room

Making their first trip to the Euroleague Final Four since winning it all in 1999, the pressure is off Zalgiris Kaunas. That’s exactly why everyone should be terrified of them, writes Emmet Ryan Let me tell you something about the opponent today. It’s got more money, it’s faster, stronger, more experienced, and, on paper, it’s […]

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The 2018 Euroleague Final Four for n00bs

With more new eyes than usual on the Euroleague Final Four, Emmet Ryan guides those tuning in through the various aspects to get you up to speed on what will happen in Belgrade over the weekend Hello newcomers and, I’m guessing, some oldcomers who are wondering how we’re going to explain the Euroleague Final Four […]

4 years ago More
 

Saras wants more than a dream

Everybody’s favourite storyline is supposed to end here, right? Emmet Ryan on why Sarunas Jasikevicius won’t be happy to just take part in the Euroleague playoffs. He may get better options with a bigger job, but Saras most definitely want to win now. Olympiacos stand between Zalgiris Kaunas and an unlikely trip to Belgrade Let’s […]

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It’s Zalgiris but not the one you were expecting

This Saturday morning will see Zalgiris go for glory in a cup final. Not a huge shock but this isn’t the Kaunas club, instead it’s Leixlip Zalgiris who are taking the floor. Emmet Ryan on the big named club making waves in Ireland Once a tiny rural village in Co. Kildare with around 2,000 people […]

5 years ago More
 

LaMelo Ball should say yes to ANGT offer

It’s a tournament that has brought top Euro prospects to international attention and LaMelo Ball could use it as a chance to enhance his reputation. Emmet Ryan on why the youngest Ball brother should say yes to the offer from Zalgiris Kaunas to play in the Adidas Next Generation tournament EDIT: It was confirmed on […]

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The moment of truth for Zalgiris

At 10-6 and in the playoff slots through mid-season, Zalgiris are easily the surprise package of the Euroleague campaign so far. On Friday they face a Unicaja team in a game that has massive implications for the rest of the year, writes Emmet Ryan The pursuit of Sarunas Jasikevicius has evolved from desire to unyielding […]

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