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Kostas Sloukas was the definition of must-win mentality for Panathinaikos
One mistake. That was all it took to unleash the beast. Kostas Sloukas took out his frustrations in style on Thursday to guide Panathinaikos to Game 2 victory over Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs If this is how Kostas Sloukas responds to one mistake, imagine what he’d do after an actually bad […]
Vassilis Spanoulis and Peristeri look to crash the Spanish party in Belgrade
With the final four of the Basketball Champions League coming up this weekend, Vassilis Spanoulis is in familiar territory. The Greek legend is synonymous with Final Four appearances. This may not be Euroleague but bringing Peristeri to Basketball Champions League glory would be quite a triumph early in his coaching career. It’s Kill Bill in […]
Is this the beginning of the last dance for Ricky Rubio?
His legacy began with an Olympic run and a Euroleague Basketball championship. Now, he might be looking to close it in similar fashion. For Ricky Rubio, this series between FC Barcelona and Olympiacos may be about writing the final chapter his way. There’s no confirmation on anything with Ricky Rubio’s basketball career beyond this summer. […]
Sarunas Jasikevicius and the need to succeed
Everyone wants to win. Sarunas Jasikevicius needs it. With him leading Fenerbahce into a Euroleague Basketball playoff series again Monaco, Emmet Ryan on the fiery coach determined to prove his way works There’s no shortage of places where Sarunas Jasikevicius is loved. That’s not the debate. The question for the former player who has rapidly […]
Markus Howard is ready for one big playoff ride with Baskonia
Get ready for a ride made of vibes. Markus Howard is the man for Baskonia as they prepare to take on Real Madrid in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. Emmet Ryan on how Howard has made a connection like few others with fans in Vitoria-Gasteiz When your key scorer goes 1 of 7 inside the arc […]
Nikola Jokic impresses but he needs more from his minions
There was a lot to like from Nikola Jokic as the Denver Nuggets defeated the LA Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs. Still, despite Jokic bullying Rui Hachimura, Emmet Ryan felt there were clear areas of improvement for the Nuggets and one slight point of concern When the fourth quarter came along, it […]
Rudy Gobert shows low key dominance in duel with Jusuf Nurkic
It was meant to be a battle of bigs in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs. Instead, Rudy Gobert barely had to go into second gear against Jusuf Nurkic as the Minnesota Timberwolves battered the Phoenix Suns Rudy Gobert is an open and honest man. We’ve known that for a long time. What we saw […]
Ergin Ataman and the weight of expectation
The Panathinaikos head coach has his side with home court advantage in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. Now, Ergin Ataman has to show his side is ready for the next The story of Euroleague Basketball can’t be written without the rivalry of Panathinaikos and Maccabi Tel Aviv. Ergin Ataman has another chapter in mind, one where […]
Will Clyburn’s guts keep Anadolu Efes in Euroleague postseason race
He’s known as Da Thrill but Will Clyburn went full Braveheart for Anadolu Efes on Friday night. In a must-win Istanbul derby over Fenerbahce, he fought to keep their Euroleague Basketball destiny in Efes’ hands Will Clyburn has long been a reliable baller. He’s not been the luckiest. On Friday he reminded us why he […]
Aleksa Aramovic: The enigma of Partizan
Partizan remain alive in the race for the Euroleague Basketball postseason. If they get there, for good or bad, Aleksa Avramovic will have a big role to play He is at times the most exciting and frustrating players in Euroleague Basketball. With Aleksa Avramovic you’ve got to accept that rough edges come with brilliance. At […]
Alba Berlin and a possible sad farewell from Euroleague Basketball
On Thursday night, Alba Berlin played their last home game of the Euroleague Basketball season. It might well be their last for more than just this season. The curtain fell on the home campaign for Alba Berlin in Euroleague Basketball this season in their clash with Partizan. A remarkably easy club to like, that may […]
A Troy Simons takeover guides Killester past UCC Demons
Troy Simons, a former Kent State Golden Flashes guard went lights out for Killester as they progressed to the men’s basketball Irish Super League championship game. Emmet Ryan was at the IWA to take in all the action This was a bruiser and a feisty encounter. In a tough battle, one man stood taller than […]