LaMelo Ball should say yes to ANGT offer
It’s a tournament that has brought top Euro prospects to international attention and LaMelo Ball could use it as a chance to enhance his reputation. Emmet Ryan on why the youngest Ball brother should say yes to the offer from Zalgiris Kaunas to play in the Adidas Next Generation tournament EDIT: It was confirmed on […]
The moment of truth for Zalgiris
At 10-6 and in the playoff slots through mid-season, Zalgiris are easily the surprise package of the Euroleague campaign so far. On Friday they face a Unicaja team in a game that has massive implications for the rest of the year, writes Emmet Ryan The pursuit of Sarunas Jasikevicius has evolved from desire to unyielding […]
Now that’s Maccabi basketball
Maccabi Tel Aviv may have lost in Madrid but their performance against Real showed that they are back playing the brand of basketball that works for the Israeli club. Emmet Ryan on how Neven Spahija has brought common sense back to what had become a madhouse and stopped the rot for the 6 time Euroleague […]
Podcast: Sweet 16 -The Squeeze
It’s time for another episode of Sweet 16 with Moshe Barda of Team Scout, Aris Barkas of Eurohoops, and BiE’s own Emmet Ryan keeping you up to speed with everything going on around Euroleague throughout the season. We have switched to audio only this season because y’all seem to prefer listening to us than looking […]
Jason Thompson is not Ekpe Udoh and that’s ok
After a far from promising start to his maiden Euroleague campaign, Jason Thompson has stepped up as a contributor in the last two rounds for Fenerbahce. Emmet Ryan on how the man in the middle has turned a corner by realising he needs to be himself Bobby Dixon has been through it. James Nunnally too. […]
NBA fans really ought to watch Olimpia Milano
At 4-12 and joint bottom of the standings, Olimpia Milano don’t seem like the Euroleague team to recommend to US viewers but Emmet Ryan reckons it’s a team NBA fans will enjoy watching They rarely win, they are iso heavy, and they don’t know their best line-up, yet Olimpia Milano guarantee excitement almost every time […]
It’s a shame we gotta get old
It was pure heroism from Lehmon Colbert as UCC Demons ran with Templeogue for most of their Irish cup semi-final but time was eventually called on the Cork club’s chances as the reigning league champions put their foot down in the final frame. Emmet Ryan reports on getting old When you are used to being […]
The luckiest number
It was a clash of dominant men wearing 13 as UCD Marian took on Killester for a place in the Irish cup final. Royce Williams wore it for the orange of Killester, Mike Garrow in the yellow of UCD. On Saturday in Cork, they went to war. Emmet Ryan on a cracker in the Mardyke […]
Rachel and Maggie
Two of Ireland’s Under 18 centre tandem squared off in the semi finals of the Irish women’s cup on Saturday. Emmet Ryan on how Rachel Huisjdens and her DCU Mercy side were able to breeze past Maggie Byrne and NUIG Mystics The summer was great. It really, really, went well. An Irish national side that […]
Glanmire grind it out to book cup final spot
The drive for five is still alive as Glanmire saw off a game Brunell to book their place in the Irish women’s cup final. Emmet Ryan reports on a tougher than expected win for the four-time defending champions at the Mardyke They all count no matter what way you get a W. Glanmire weren’t expecting […]
Making money betting sports
The vast majority of gamblers bet sports not only for amusement but for profit. Only after string of losses they realize that it’s almost impossible to beat the bookie without using some kind of betting strategy. What can be done if most betting strategies do not ensure bettor a 100% profit? And that is where […]
The balancing act
For the sides with A licences or multiple bids from their leagues, it’s easy to balance priorities between Euroleague and domestic play. Emmet Ryan however looks at the sides for whom remaining in the big show is a must but who rely on retaining national or regional titles to book their place. If you’re […]