Euroleague 2016-17 preview: FC Barcelona
In the seventh of our 16 team previews in 16 days, Emmet Ryan looks at the new look FC Barcelona. With a new coach and a bunch of new players, what can we expect from the Blaugrana in Euroleague 2016/17? As the intro suggests, we’re doing a preview for each of the 16 teams in […]
Euroleague 2016-17 preview: Fenerbahce Istanbul
In the sixth of our 16 team previews in 16 days, Emmet Ryan looks at the reigning Turkish champions and last year’s runners up in the big show, just what can we expect from Fenerbahce in Euroleague 2016/17? As the intro suggests, we’re doing a preview for each of the 16 teams in Euroleague in […]
Euroleague 2016-17 preview: Brose Bamberg
In the fifth of our 16 team previews in 16 days, Emmet Ryan looks at Brose Bamberg’s prospects as they fly the flag for the Bundesliga in Euroleague 2016/17 As the intro suggests, we’re doing a preview for each of the 16 teams in Euroleague in the 16 days leading up to the start of […]
Euroleague 2016-17 preview: Panathinaikos
In the fourth of our 16 team previews in 16 days, Emmet Ryan looks at what to expect from Panathinaikos in the first post Diamantidis season As the intro suggests, we’re doing a preview for each of the 16 teams in Euroleague in the 16 days leading up to the start of the new season. […]
Euroleague 2016-17 preview: Zalgiris Kaunas
In the third of our 16 team previews in 16 days, Emmet Ryan looks at how financial reality in the new format is going to be a big issue for Zalgiris Kaunas this season As the intro suggests, we’re doing a preview for each of the 16 teams in Euroleague in the 16 days leading […]
Euroleague 2016-17 preview: Baskonia
In the second of our 16 team previews in 16 days, Emmet Ryan looks at what to expect from last season’s surprise package Laboral Kutxa Vitoria aka Baskonia. With the roster changing wildly since last season’s run to the final four, what can we expect from this year’s edition? As the intro suggests, we’re doing […]
Euroleague 2016-17 preview: Anadolu Efes
In the first of our 16 team previews in 16 days, Emmet Ryan looks at what to expect from perennial underachievers Anadolu Efes of Istanbul. With ambitions in both Turkey and Euroleague, how will the talent heavy outfit fare managing both goals in the quest to lift silverware? As the intro suggests, we’re doing a […]
League preview – Bundesliga: Miller gon’ give it to ya
BiE continues its preview of the leagues across Europe with a look to one of the most exciting, in terms of gameplay, on the continent. Here’s what Emmet Ryan is looking forward to with the upcoming Bundesliga season We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again, there are few leagues more convenient to follow […]
League preview – VTB League – Another gong for Milos
The second of BallinEurope’s league previews looks at the VTB United League and doesn’t even bother to ask if anyone can challenge CSKA Moscow this season Last year’s VTB League looked really promising in terms of competitive depth. Khimki had made some big name signings and had a couple of results early on, both in […]
Ireland fall but the return is what matters
So many boxes have been ticked for Irish basketball this summer but Friday’s loss to Iceland may have been the most important of them all, writes Emmet Ryan The Small Countries was important, it was the step back into international play, but the big factor always was coming home. As we cleaned up press row […]
LIVE: Ireland vs Iceland
It’s the first home international basketball game for Ireland since 2009 and it’s live and free right here, right now, on BiE. The Irish women’s team take on their counterparts from Iceland in the National Basketball Arena in Dublin. The full stream will be available to view afterwards if you miss it live, but do […]
League preview – Ireland: What’s in a name?
The first of BallinEurope’s league previews stays close to home with Ireland expanding and rebranding for 2016/17 It’s a big time of change in Irish basketball. The national teams returned in the summer, with the men coming fourth at the European Small Countries Championship and the women earning the silver medal. While the women still […]