Carlik Jones Is the Daddy but Partizan Need to Grow Up
Carlik Jones reminded us why he’s the daddy in the Belgrade derby but this should never have been so close. Partizan’s superstar delivered big against Crvena Zvezda in Euroleague but concerns remain over how dependent Joan Penarroya’s side are on him, writes Emmet Ryan. Dads are great. I’d even go so far as to say […]
LeBron, Yabusele and $205 Million: Where Europe’s Money Race Falls Behind
Two summers ago, Guerschon Yabusele was a $2.1 million bargain for the Philadelphia 76ers, signed on a one-year deal after his Olympic final against the United States. This summer, after a season split between the Knicks and Bulls, Panathinaikos gave him €12.6 million over three years, one of the three biggest contracts in European basketball. […]
Can European Superstars Define the 2027 NBA Championship Race?
European basketball stars are increasingly central to the NBA championship conversation. Nikola Jokić, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Dončić, and Victor Wembanyama have established themselves as among the league’s most influential players, while Lauri Markkanen and Franz Wagner continue to demonstrate versatility. Their situations differ considerably. Some lead established contenders, others face uncertain futures, and several depend […]
Interview: A fresh approach to fantasy with Figurei8ht
Euroleague’s own fantasy game is long established, the Basketball Champions League has its own, and the NBA has no shortage of options. Yet one independent operator has entered the fray with an interesting offering. Emmet Ryan caught up with Figurei8ht to learn about their new Euroleague fantasy game. It’s been in operation since before the […]
EuroLeague Nights: Betting and Casino Culture Around European Basketball
EuroLeague basketball has never really been a domestic product in the way most top-flight football leagues are. A single season routes through Madrid, Istanbul, Belgrade, Athens, and a dozen other cities, and that constant movement has quietly shaped a betting and casino culture around the competition that looks nothing like what surrounds a typical national […]
Thomas Garlepp wants Ireland to let rip and think big
New Ireland women’s national team head coach Thomas Garlepp was cautious about his goals but open about his ambition in an extensive interview with Emmet Ryan It’s Ireland week on BallinEurope and we’re off to a big start. Ireland will enter November’s EuroBasket Women 2029 pre-qualifiers with a new head coach at the helm. Thomas […]
VIDEO: Caitlin Clark calls out reporter over Angel Reese question
BallinEurope’s Emmet Ryan captured the moment when Caitlin Clark of USA basketball called out a reporter for an inappropiate question about her and Angel Reese. Watch the full video, which packaged together three videos in total to provide the full context, below: Caitlin Clark did not take it kindly when a reporter asked her about […]
Caitlin Clark sparks the surge that buries France
An epic surge sparked by a Caitlin Clark buzzer beater gave the USA all they needed to romp past France. Emmet Ryan reflects on a final that looked there for the taking for Gabby Williams and co but, in the end, the Americans claimed the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup crown. It was a game […]
Kara Lawson nearly pays for holding Caitlin Clark and USA back
It was more of the same from the USA and that was barely enough. Kara Lawson once more went with her underperforming vets over the impressive trio of Caitlin Clark, Paige Bueckers, and Angel Reese. It nearly cost her team a place in the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup final. Emmet Ryan says that, if […]
Gabby Williams and France are coming for the crown
Gabby Williams put on a clinic but it was the sheer depth of France that carried them to the final of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Emmet Ryan on how a game Germany just didn’t have enough to cope with an impressively business-like display by the French. Absolute goosebumps. The French, to their credit, […]
Iyana Martin’s World Cup choice is paying off for Spain
Despite sitting the whole of the second quarter, Iyana Martin continued her impressive run at the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Her decision to delay joining the Portland Fire of the WNBA is proving quite beneficial to Spain as she helped them set up a semi-final showdown with the USA. Iyana Martin made a choice […]
Germany’s belief makes history against Belgium
It was the biggest game in the history of German women’s basketball yet the hosts couldn’t have been calmer. Belgium fell to a host nation at a major tournament once more as Germany advanced to the medal rounds of the 2026 FIBA Women’s World Cup. Emmet Ryan on an extraordinary afternoon in Berlin. The rather […]
Project B is already playing the timing game perfectly
The latest in a series of strategically timed releases from Project B points to some smart behaviour from its leadership. Announcing new arrivals like Angela Dugalic and Antonia Delaere during the WNBA break for the FIBA Women’s World Cup is no accident, writes Emmet Ryan. For a league that hasn’t even played a single game […]