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VIDEO: Kosta Koufos “We’re confident but not over confident”
Kosta Koufos stresssed Greece were staying humble following a convincing win over Belgium to reach the quarter finals of EuroBasket 2015. Koufos also opened up about how he was woken up ay 6am in Zagreb for a drug test. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote […]
Third quarter surge sees Greece past Belgium and into quarters
A switch to a smaller line-up proved crucial as Greece overcame Belgium to reach the quarter finals, writes Emmet Ryan Belgium and Greece enterted the cavernous Stade Pierre Mauroy for the second of Saturday’s last 16 games. The new format adds a touch of extra drama to proceedings, with the losers this weekend effectively out […]
Looking for EuroBasket
Emmet Ryan didn’t go to the arena on Thursday. Instead he hit Berlin to see if he could find an impact made by the tournament on the 3 million people here In the Mercedes-Benz Arena, EuroBasket was everything. In that bubble of basketball, the idea that these games weren’t the most important thing in the […]
Auf Wiedershen Dennis?
Some columns are written drunk, this one is being written while drinking, Emmet Ryan is in a bar in Kreuzberg and he looks a lot healthier than Germany’s hero right now The end was the three. Marco Belinelli scored from deep and Germany’s hopes of beating Italy went with it. Moments beforehand, Germany’s best hope […]
VIDEO: Heiko Schaffartzik keeps it light after loss to Italy
Heiko Schaffartzik wasn’t happy after Germany’s loss to Italy but kept things light hearted when looking ahead to the winner take all game against Spain on Thursday. Watch the full interview below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
VIDEO: Daniel Hackett reacts to Italy’s win over Germany
After an intense overtime thriller Daniel Hackett shared his thoughts on Italy’s victory over Germany and looked ahead to Thursday’s clash with Serbia to decide first place in Group B. Watch the full interview below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
VIDEO: Tibor Pleiss on Schroeder’s heroics and the challenge of Spain
Tibor Pleiss discussed the big test his side faces against Spain in a do or die game at EuroBasket 2015. The Germany and Utah Jazz big man also gave his thoughts on an incredible display by Dennis Schroeder. Watch the full interview below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. […]
Spain labour to victory over Iceland
Spain didn’t exactly bring the big show against Iceland but they got the win to set up a winner takes all game against Germany on Thursday Well that was dreadful. Not Iceland, they were the usual zany delight to watch but their run around like madmen super small ball schtick wasn’t expected to cut the […]
VIDEO: Andrea Bargnani relieved after Italy overcome Germany
Italy’s Andrea Bargnani spoke to the media after his side’s overtime win over Germany at EuroBasket 2015. Bargnani shared his thoughts on the game and what he expects to see from Serbia in the group decider. Watch the full interview below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here […]
Schroeder’s heroics not enough as Italy win OT thriller
Italy survived an onslaught from Dennis Schroeder to beat Germany and progress to the knockout phase of EuroBasket 2015. Emmet Ryan takes you through a dramatic evening in the Mercedes-Benz Arena Dennis Schroeder delivered an extraordinary individual performance for Germany that went far beyond the stat line of 29 points 7 assists and 4 rebounds. […]
VIDEO: Nikola Kalinic says Serbia are better than they were in 2014
Serbia’s Nikola Kalinic told reporters after his side’s win over Turkey about his side’s improvements since 2014 and why he is confident for the challenges ahead in this tournament. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
VIDEO: Ali Muhammed talks about Serbia’s strength
Turkey’s Ali Muhammed spoke to BallinEurope after his side lost to Serbia in their fourth game of EuroBasket 2015 in Berlin. Muhammed gave his thoughts on Serbia’s strengths, the struggle of playing on back to back days, and how Turkey need to improve to beat Iceland. Watch him give his thoughts below. BallinEurope is in […]