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Bogdan shines as Serbia cruise past Great Britain
Serbia had to keep their starters in for a little longer than expected but eventually they eased to victory over a gallant Great Britain side to formally book their spot in the second round of EuroBasket 2017. Emmet Ryan reports from Istanbul on an entertaining if somewhat predictable contest As expected this one started with […]
Second half comeback sends Latvia past Russia
It truly was a game of two halves in Istanbul as Latvia recorded an extraordinary second half comeback to hand Russia a first loss at EuroBasket 2017. Emmet Ryan looks back on a game where we saw the best of what Russia can do get picked apart by a team willing to bet big with […]
Bogdan comes big late to carry Serbia past Turkey
It was a strategic gem from Ufuk Sarica as he kept Sasha Djordjevic guessing all night in what proved a fascinating tactical battle between Serbia and Turkey. In the end the Turkish coach ran out of tricks and had no answer to a big late run by Bogdan Bogdanovic. Emmet Ryan reports from an intense […]
Russia labour to victory over feisty Belgium
It wasn’t one for the aesthetes but Russia eventually overcame a dogged Belgian side that kept on their tails for the full 40 minutes. After the disciplined brilliance of their win over Serbia, this was a far more sluggish display by the Group D leaders but getting to 3-0 at EuroBasket 2017 in one piece […]
Turkey must look to youth against Serbia
Ahead of their crucial Group D clash in EuroBasket 2017, Emmet Ryan breaks down the clash between Turkey and Serbia. With both sides needing a win and the home side as underdogs, Turkey will need to look to its three amigos to spur them on if they are to have any chance of victory The […]
Possible Surprises of EuroBasket and Their Odds
EuroBasket 2017 has already seen some interesting shocks and for bettors that means some fascinating market movement Latvia might have done the biggest favour to all bettors with their loss at the hands of Serbia. In defeat they showed punters that, with the right breaks, they can be medal contenders. Just like in a bet […]
A Saturday in Istanbul
As we reach the end of the second day of play in Group D of EuroBasket, Emmet Ryan brings you on a journey of how the tournament is being received in the massive city and the interaction with other parts of life and the rest of the competition. The key thing to bear in mind […]
Russia fend off the Bobinator to beat Serbia
Serbia looked flat and predictable on offence as a relaxed Russia side pulled off an upset on the second day of action in Group D of EuroBasket 2017. Despite a big personal outing for Boban Marjanovic, Serbia were flat on offence throughout the contest and will lament a poor display that could end up costing […]
Russia win brain melting game with Turkey
Turkey and Russia played a basketball game on Friday night that broke BiE editor Emmet Ryan’s brain. Relive the bat out of who cares where insanity from the final game of opening night in Istanbul. Just, well, you may need a drink handy before you delve into his efforts to explain how Russia beat Turkey […]
Bogdanovic shines as Serbia see off Latvia
It was the Kristaps and Bogdan show for large chunks of this one as Latvia and Serbia delivered a thoroughly exciting game in Group D. With plenty of Boban Smash and some nice cameos from the Bertans brothers, this one was destined to be a cracker from early on. Emmet Ryan reports on a game […]
Rue Britannia as rebounds cost GB against Belgium
The stands were empty but the buckets were pouring in as Belgium and Great Britain delivered an offensive feast on Friday. Emmet Ryan reports from the opener in Istanbul in a game where Britain’s failure to compete with the Lions on the boards cost them a chance at a win to open EuroBasket 2017 Quiet […]
EuroBasket 2017 – Outright odds update
With EuroBasket 2017 just a couple of days away, we break down the latest odds on who is set to win it all The rosters are filing in thick and fast. Spain announced, Serbia announced (no Nedovic or Kalinic), Czech Republic has announced, Great Britain announced but then had to make a change due to […]