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Lonnie Walker IV is figuring it out for Zalgiris Kaunas
It was a rough result for Zalgiris Kaunas but there was promise all the same. Lonnie Walker IV, who has endured a baptism of fire in Euroleague, appears to be figuring it out. Emmet Ryan on how Walker is finding how best to contribute on the basketball court There was a great start. Then a […]
Life, the universe, and Bryant Dunston
He wasn’t close to the star of the game yet he commanded the spotlight. Bryant Dunston showed why he still holds value in the basketball world on Wednesday night. The 38 year old didn’t roll back the clock for Zalgiris Kaunas, writes Emmet Ryan. Instead, he used old man guile to get his side past […]
Get angry: This does not have to be the future of Euroleague
If what we saw, or rather counted, in Piraeus on Friday night is the new norm then get worried. No, get angry. The stop-start farce between Olympiacos and Zalgiris Kaunas paints a worrying picture of the future. It’s one that we, as lovers of the sport, can change for the better. Emmet Ryan on the […]
Euroleague season preview: Can Zalgiris Kaunas pull it together?
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of Andrea Trinchieri and Zalgiris Kaunas as they aim to make the postseason. Kaunas is one of those must-visit cities for all fans of basketball. Zalgiris bring fire to every game but will it be enough […]
London Lions will honour Sam Dekker’s contract
Sam Dekker, who has spent the last two seasons with the London Lions, will remain on the books of Super League Basketball club. A video posted by Olivia Harlan Dekker, Sam’s wife, confirmed the club, now owned by Zalgiris/Tesonet will honour the remaining two years of his contract. Dekker’s future however may be playing elsewhere […]
Preview: AS Monaco vs Zalgiris Kaunas – Euroleague Round 33
One team wants home court. The other just wants to stay alive. It’s a titanic tussle in Euroleague Basketball as AS Monaco welcome Zalgiris Kaunas The dream is still alive but in different ways for AS Monaco and Zalgiris Kaunas. The former is fighting for home court in the Euroleague Basketball playoffs. The latter needs […]
Calm Keenan Evans keeps Euroleague hopes alive for Zalgiris Kaunas
It was undoubtedly Edmond Sumner’s night but a cool headed performance from Keenan Evans proved crucial for Zalgiris Kaunas. His efficient performance guided them past Olimpia Milano in a must-win game late in the Euroleague Basketball season. This one went eerily close to the script but Zalgiris Kaunas won’t mind. Keenan Evans and Edmond Sumner […]
Preview: Zalgiris Kaunas vs Olimpia Milano – Euroleague Round 32
It’s all but an elimination game in Euroleague Basketball on Thursday as Zalgiris Kaunas host Olimpia Milano The race for the last spot in the play-ins is as tight as it gets. Who will make it to the postseason of Euroleague Basketball when Zalgiris Kaunas host Olimpia Milano? Key details Who: Zalgiris Kaunas (13-18) vs […]
Preview: FC Bayern Munich vs Zalgiris Kaunas – Euroleague Round 29
The clock is ready to hit midnight but who will still be at the ball after Zalgiris Kaunas host FC Bayern Munich in Euroleague Basketball action on Friday? The odds are against both sides and the situation is grim. Still, hope of reaching the play-ins of Euroleague Basketball remains alive for both Zalgiris Kaunas and […]
Preview: LDLC Asvel vs Zalgiris Kaunas – Euroleague Round 19
The double round week shows no sign of letting up in Euroleague. LDLC Asvel look to end their losing streak when they take on Zalgiris Kaunas LDLC Asvel are looking to end an historically bad run of form while Zalgiris Kaunas aim to keep their fading playoff hopes alive in Thursday’s big battle. Key details […]
Zalgiris Kaunas are a stable enigma – Euroleague season preview
BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams over the next 18 days. Yesterday it was the turn of Virtus Bologna whereas today it’s their opening night opponents of Kazys Maksyvtis and Zalgiris Kaunas. With one whopper of a change off the court close to the season, there’s no doubt that Virtus Bologna is fine […]
Still life in Kaunas
Emmet Ryan tried to watch the game between Zalgiris Kaunas and FC Barcelona over a choppy internet connection but sometimes the effort in acknowledging the moment is enough It’s 8.20pm somewhere around Co. Tipperary. The train is bright but it’s too dark outside to have any idea where I actually am on my way to […]