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VIDEO: Vesely says nothing is over
After losing to Italy at EuroBasket, the Czech Republic has one last shot at making the Olympic qualifiers. Jan Vesely told BallinEurope that nothing is over for his team. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
VIDEO: Jonas Maciulis reacts to Lithuania’s OT win over Italy
Jonas Maciulis spoke at length follow Lithuania’s overtime win over Italy to progress to the semi finals of EuroBasket 2015. Watch the full interview below. BallinEurope is in the running for two awards at Blog Awards Ireland. Go here to vote for BiE
Valanciunas wins duel with Bargnani to put Lithuania in semis
One duel dominated this game and it was Jonas Valanciunas and Lithuania who emerged victorious Jonas Valanciunas utterly dominated Andrea Bargnani from the start but a remarkable resurgence by the Italian nearly saved his side. The Toronto Raptors man had an off-night against Georgia as he looked to still be feeling the effects of illness […]
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: 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
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. […]
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. […]