Quinn Ellis impresses as Trento claim maiden Coppa Italia
It was a MVP performance from Quinn Ellis as the Great Britain international guided Trento to their first ever Coppa Italia crown. Emmet Ryan on the controlled explosion the young man brought to the win over Olimpia Milano The Coppa Italia has sneakily become the cool cup in European basketball. Trento, or Aquila Basket Trento […]
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Induct Duda: Dusan Ivkovic belongs in the Basketball Hall of Fame
Dusan Ivkovic is, finally, a finalist for the Basketball Hall of Fame. It’s far past time. This April, it’s time for the Naismith to finally recognise a man who shaped the sport we love. The disgraceful part is that this debate is happening posthumously. Few people have influenced basketball like Dusan Ivkovic. He’s already a […]
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Marcelinho Huertas and why we love old basketball players
Ballers come and go. Those that hang about longer than most, tend to get looked on fondly. Marcelinho Huertas gave us another reason to do that for Tenerife on Thursday night. His roll back the clock display against FC Barcelona in Copa del Rey is why we love old dudes. This corner hasn’t exactly been […]
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Top European Players Making Waves in the NBA
The National Basketball Association (NBA) is the world’s premier basketball league. Its level of competition is unmatched, making it an incredible challenge for any aspiring players—especially those from Europe. Despite the odds, many European players have emerged as standout stars, showcasing their skills on basketball’s grandest stage. For the 2023–24 NBA season, there were 64 […]
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How the NBA’s International Presence is Changing the Game
Over the last few years, the NBA has undergone a major shake-up thanks to the rising influence of international players. The MVP award, once dominated by American athletes, now showcases the global talent in the league. Giannis Antetokounmpo, known as the “Greek Freak,” took home MVP honors twice in consecutive years. Then came Nikola Jokić […]
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Crvena Zvezda, Partizan, and the desperation of opportunity
Thursday’s edition of the Eternal derby promises to be a big one. With Partizan desperate, Crvena Zvezda have an opportunity for more than basketball bragging rights in Belgrade. The Red side of the city could kick start a run to the Euroleague post-season and bury their arch rivals in the process. Normally, when Euroleague clashes […]
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Seán Flood and the importance of timely minutes
Seán Flood returned to the floor for London Lions at the weekend and it came at a vital time for the men’s Ireland national basketball team. With injuries and other absences an issue, they’ll be leaning on Flood in this week’s FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers. Timing matters in sport. Timing is why Ireland doesn’t have […]
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Panic stations for Partizan in Euroleague
We knew it would take time for Partizan to gel in Euroleague. The clock is not being kind to the Belgrade club. Zeljko Obradovic knows the challenge. To get back on track, Partizan may need to simplify its style of basketball. Back on 15 October I wrote that a 4-6 or 3-7 start in the […]
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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 […]
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Real Madrid are an unwatchable mess
Sometimes the headlines just have to get to the point. While their comeback against Anadolu Efes was spirited, the problems with Real Madrid right now are deep and substantial. Chus Mateo appears to have a whale of a task on his hands. Whatever you call their style of basketball right now, this is not the […]
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