VIDEO: Mason Plumlee wants you to know he earned his spot on the USA roster
Mason Plumlee spoke to reporters in the mixed zone after tonight’s 114-54 win for USA over Finland. One journalist asked him about the criticisms that he was on the roster because of his links to Duke and Nike. Plumlee was polite but far from delighted with the question and he gave his thoughts on the […]
VIDEO: Anthony Davis gives his thoughts on USA’s win over Finland
Anthony Davis address media in the mixed zone after the USA’s 114-54 rout of Finland on the opening day of the FIBA World Cup iof Basketball.
VIDEO: Derrick Rose reacts to USA’s big win over Finland
Derrick Rose of team USA addresses press in the mixed zone after their 114-54 rout of Finland on the opening day of the FIBA World Cup.
FIBA World Cup: USA make a statement with 114-54 rout of Finland
It was the World Cup newcomers vs the World and Olympic champions. Team USA entered a cauldron in Bilbao and wrecked all before them. Emmet Ryan reports on a dominant display by the tournament favourites but one that shows they is still room for improvement. This arena was just nuts. A full 40 minutes before […]
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. […]
VIDEO: Casey Frank reacts to New Zealand’s loss to Turkey
New Zealand’s Casey Frank gives his thoughts after New Zealand let a big lead go to lose 76-73 to Turkey in Group C of the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball. Frank talks about how the challenge of the Dominican Republic will differ to Turkey and his take on Turkey’s reaction to the Haka.
FIBA World Cup: Oguz Savas the hero as Turkey top New Zealand 76-73
Oguz Savas was the hero as he led a late rally for Turkey to top New Zealand in Bilbao. In a game Turkey nearly threw away more than once, the Fenerbahce big man took over when it mattered to bring his side back from 12 points down and claim a win on the opening day […]
VIDEO: Pooh Jeter after Ukraine’s win over Dominican Republic
Pooh Jeter was being hurried back to the dressing room after Ukraine’s 72-62 win over Dominican Republic but he stopped just long enough in the mixed zone to give some interesting thoughts. He did come back, the audio of his return is in our report from earlier.
FIBA World Cup: Third quarter surge sees Ukraine past Dominican Republic 72-62
It was an ugly shooting display from Ukraine in the first half the opening game of Group C at the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball but their D stood strong before the calvary arrived as they defeated Dominican Republic in Bilbao. Emmet Ryan reports from the scene. This wasn’t a pretty game of basketball […]
Morning Report – 2014 FIBA World Cup – Day 1
We’re in Bilbao throughout the group stages giving you the scene on the ground here ahead of the day’s games. Emmet Ryan brings you up to speed with what you need to know. It’s just under an hour until everything tips off and the atmosphere in Bizkaia Arena is subdued. Ukraine coach Mike Fratello, whose […]
GOOD MORNING, HERE’S AN ELEPHANT DUNKING
It’s the eve of the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball, my flight leaves in just over four hours, but somehow there’s still time for utter nonsense. Here’s an elephant dunking. Enjoy.
BiE’s coffee guy worried about World Cup impact on business
BallinEurope is a full-time passion but not a full-time job. Our editor, Emmet Ryan, is off to Bilbao for the 2014 FIBA World Cup but the guy who runs the coffee shop next door to his day job is worried about the impact Emmet’s absence will have on business. Last night I left my desk […]