FIBA 1223
VIDEO: Nicolas Batum says the game with Spain will be aggressive
Nicolas Batum spoke at length following France’s win over Latvia about how Tony Parker lifted his team when they were down and how the upcoming clash with Spain promises to be a tough battle. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
Marchons! Marchons! Tony Parker drags France into the semi finals
Tony Parker took care of business when his team mates couldn’t and France saw off Latvia to set up a date with Spain in the semi finals, writes Emmet Ryan It was far from vintage France against Latvia in the second quarter final on Tuesday night. There were stutters and stumbles from the home side […]
VIDEO: Victor Claver on Spain suriving against Greece
Victor Claver spoke to the media after his side made it over the line against Greece and into the semi-finals of EuroBasket 2015. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
VIDEO: Pau Gasol reacts to another epic display
Pau Gasol was the man once more for Spain as they overcame Greece to book their place in the semi-finals. He spoke to the media after an emotional finish to an epic. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
Pau does it again as Spain make the semis
A late surge from Greece wasn’t enough as Pau Gasol guided Spain to the last four of EuroBasket 2015 Would the real Spain show up tonight? Or at least what Spain are supposed to be? Everybody in the media section had Greece picked although the Greek contingent was less confident than the neutrals. It wasn’t […]
It’s all on Pau
Spain have relied heavily on one man throughout EuroBasket, Emmet Ryan expects nothing to change when they face Greece in the quarter finals He’s battered. 17 years as a pro with most of those seasons extended by playoffs, international duty, or both. On Saturday he wasn’t supposed to play more than 5 minutes at a […]
A rainy day in Lille
Rather than report on every game individually, Emmet Ryan has treated the second day of Last 16 play as one continuous piece. That and it rained 12.00 – My bed, Ronchin I realised something was up. My alarm hadn’t gone off. Turns out it doesn’t work if you turn the phone off. Not to worry, […]
VIDEO: An emotional Zaza Pachulia talks about exiting EuroBasket
Zaza Pachulia had a huge game for Georgia but the big man’s effort wasn’t enough to see off Lithuania. Here he talks about his pride in representing his country and how close they came to an historic place in the quarter finals. Watch the full interview below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards […]
VIDEO: Jonas Valanciunas on his and Lithuania’s performance against Georgia
Toronto Raptors big man Jonas Valanciunas shared his thoughts after Lithuania overcame Georgia to reach the quarter finals of EuroBasket 2015. Watch the full piece below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
VIDEO: Jacob Pullen reflects on his time playing for Georgia at EuroBasket
Former Kansas State Wildcat Jacob Pullen spoke to BallinEurope about his time playing for Georgia at EuroBasket following his side’s defeat to Lithuania in the last 16. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
VIDEO: Gal Mekel on the experience of playing for Israel
Gal Mekel talked about his pride playing for Israel as they bowed out of EuroBasket 2015 at the last 16 stage. Watch the full video below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
VIDEO: Gallinari says “Our defence is our offence”
Danilo Gallinari spoke at length about Italy’s performance as they trounced Israel 82-52 at EuroBasket 2015 to reach the quarter finals. Watch the extensive clip below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE