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Preview: Real Madrid vs Fenerbahce
It all comes down to this. La Decima vs La Zocima. Real Madrid vs Fenerbahce. Master vs Pupil (again). The 2015 champions take on the 2017 champions in Belgrade to decide who emerges victorious and claims the title of champions of Euroleague. Emmet Ryan breaks down the action The story has been well told by […]
Doncic comes up big as Real see off CSKA
Real Madrid and CSKA Moscow had never met in a semi-final of the Euroleague or any of its predecessors. On Friday they went to war with young Luka Doncic looking to keep his shot at the big title alive before leaving for the NBA. Emmet Ryan looks back on the big battle in Stark Arena, […]
The American view on Luka Doncic
Ahead of the 2018 Euroleague Final Four, Emmet Ryan spoke with three American observers to get their views on Real Madrid star and top NBA draft prospect Luka Doncic On this side of the pond, it’s easy to see what we like about Luka Doncic. It’s also easy to see where he needs to develop. […]
The last dance for Doncic
It may not be his final challenge in Europe but the 2018 Euroleague Final Four leaves Luka Doncic with his last chance to leave a lasting impression on the continent before he crosses the Atlantic, writes Emmet Ryan It was the injury that changed everything about Luka Doncic’s season. While Doncic was off preparing for […]
Podcast: The Sweet 16 Euroleague Awards 2018
It’s time for a special episode of Sweet 16 because, for the first time this season, the cameras are back on the action…what on Earth is happening. Oh that’s right, it’s the 30th episode of the season so we have to go 30 for 30. With the EuroLeague Final Four almost upon us, we are […]
Kokoskov breaking barriers
With the Phoenix Suns announcing Igor Kokoskov as their new head coach, Emmet Ryan on how the hiring signals a breakthrough for non-American coaches in the NBA David Blatt was the trailblazer despite being American. He cut his teeth as a coach, beyond any question, on this side of the Atlantic. Between his successes at […]
Doncic takes his licks as Real Madrid make it to Belgrade
It was the last shot for Panathinaikos and Real Madrid looked like they’d never let them get it. A night where Real Madrid ended up having to survive a furious flurry was also, writes Emmet Ryan, the night where Luka Doncic got his reward after being roughed up throughout the series Two and a half […]
Doncic enters the lion’s den
He’s the most touted prospect in European history. His back-up is hurt. Now he’s got to lead his side into the toughest environment in European basketball. Luka Doncic lives for this kind of pressure but that doesn’t mean the odds are in his favour. Emmet Ryan on how the challenge of Panathinaikos in the Euroleague […]
Wonder Kid Luka Doncic Continuing to Impress Ahead of Draft
Slovenia’s emerging superstar Luka Doncic is quickly establishing himself as the hottest young talent in international basketball. When you look at what he has already achieved at such a young age it’s easy to see why he has caught the attention of basketball scouts all over the globe. Europe’s wonder kid blasted onto the court […]
Sweet 16 – Luka Doncic Reloaded
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 […]
It’s the Luka Doncic show
With the new Euroleague season nearing, BallinEurope is once more break down each of the teams individually on 16 consecutive days in the run up to tip off. As with last season, we’re going in reverse order from the opening round of games. We continue our rapid catch-up process, because we are so behind schedule, […]
Doncic, Drinking, Double duty, and the Dubs – An Istanbul tale
With little attention to chronological order, Emmet Ryan looks back on the stories that defined EuroBasket and the life around the tournament. From an emotional Gabe Olaseni through the dominance of Luka Doncic, and whatever else he could think of in between, BiE’s editor looks back on the 2017 competition and how he eventually found […]