Even in a down year for Anadolu Efes, Shane Larkin remains the guy
It has not been a fun season for Anadolu Efes in Euroleague Basketball but there has been one bright sport. A rejuvenated Shane Larkin has shown he’s back to being that guy The odds are against them and the situation is grim. In a down season for Anadolu Efes, Shane Larkin has shown he’s still […]
An odd number and a tough choice for Basketball Ireland
With the Insuremyvan.ie men’s Irish basketball Super League adjusting back to a straight league format over a two year transition, Emmet Ryan addresses the tough choice for Basketball Ireland What makes a champion? That is the unfortunately vague question that Basketball Ireland has been tasked with answering. There’s no easy solution to getting the right […]
Preview: Anadolu Efes vs Olimpia Milano – Euroleague Round 25
With both teams fighting for their postseason lives in Euroleague Basketball, it promises to be a tense one between Anadolu Efes and Olimpia Milano on Friday This feels like the last chance saloon for Anadolu Efes and Olimpia Milano. Their play-in hopes in Euroleague Basketball hang by a thread. That makes Friday’s clash one with […]
Kendrick Nunn is making Euroleague history with Panathinaikos
Even on an off shooting night, Kendrick Nunn remains amazing. Nobody has ever come to Euroleague Basketball in his situation and thrived the way he has with Panathinaikos Kendrick Nunn was a big name signing when Panathinaikos secured his services on Halloween. We’re used to those in Euroleague Basketball but we’re not used to anyone […]
Preview: FC Bayern Munich vs Olympiacos – Euroleague Round 25
It’s a game with enormous implications for the postseason futures in Euroleague Basketball of both combatants. FC Bayern welcome Olympiacos for a titanic tussle The men from Bavaria seem to be making a late push for the play-ins but can FC Bayern overcome the odds to take down Olympiacos in a huge Euroleague Basketball battle […]
Mario Hezonja has found his happy place with Real Madrid in Euroleague
The statline on Tuesday night was very good if not eye-popping. Still, Mario Hezonja showed that he’s never looked more at home than with Real Madrid in Euroleague Basketball It’s been quite the rollercoaster of a career for Mario Hezonja. Picked ahead of Kristaps Porzingis in the same NBA draft class, he has taken a […]
Lebron James and His First Car: The Story of an Interesting Choice
LeBron James is synonymous with basketball greatness. He has etched his mark not only on the court but also in the automotive world with his inaugural car. Let’s delve into the captivating narrative of LeBron James and his inaugural car, the commanding Hummer H2 with support of Paint Auto Parts, a shop where you actually […]
Preview: FC Barcelona vs Virtus Bologna – Euroleague Round 24
It’s the clash of 2nd and 3rd in the Euroleague Basketball standings in Palau Blaugrana. Can Virtus Bologna continue their dream season and defeat FC Barcelona on the road? Add Ricky Rubio potential return to the mix and this promises to be wild Off court matters with Ricky Rubio took centre stage with FC Barcelona […]
Preview: Olympiacos vs Alba Berlin – Euroleague Round 24
It’s a must-win game for Olympiacos in Euroleague Basketball action as they host an Alba Berlin team determined to spring the upset It’s proving to be a dangerous game for Olympiacos as they seek to secure their spot in the playoffs of Euroleague Basketball. Can Alba Berlin prove unpleasant visitors and pull the upset? Key […]
Mike James makes the Euroleague MVP debate worthwhile
It’s a trophy that gets discussed but nobody quite puts a focus on it like Mike James of AS Monaco. Emmet Ryan writes about how James is the fire that makes discussing the MVP of Euroleague Basketball worthwhile Every year it feels like we have this discussion. Every year the answer seems to guarantee one […]
The Irish Warriors make a mark on basketball in the Philippines
A chance to help out back home inspired Kara O’Connell to develop the Irish Warriors, a basketball team that has risen to glory The Irish Warriors can’t be missed on the courts in Manila. The big shamrock on the front of their green jerseys stands out to anyone that sees it. While Kara O’Connell (née […]
Preview: Olimpia Milano vs FC Barcelona – Euroleague Round 23
Two all too familiar rivals square off in Euroleague Basketball on Friday night. Olimpia Milano host FC Barcelona in a clash with significant playoff implications Key details Who: Olimpia Milano (9-15) vs FC Barcelona (15-7) Where: The Forum, Milan When: Friday 26 January at 20.30 CET, 19.30 UK/Ireland, 14.30 CET Last time out Olimpia Milano […]