Author: Emmet Ryan

The McIntyre Final Eight would reinvigorate Irish basketball

Ahead of the return of the Super League, we examine how Australia's McIntyre Final Eight system could be a boost to Irish basketball

With the Super League season about to start, there’s lots of buzz in Irish basketball. Things are also settled, everyone knows exactly how the format will go. Naturally, Emmet Ryan can’t let things lie. Here’s his wild plan to change the Irish postseason for the better. Welcome to the McIntyre Final Eight system. Everyone knows […]

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Can anyone stop Unicaja Malaga in the Basketball Champions League?

The Basketball Champions League (BCL) is back and, once again, it feels like it's Unicaja Malaga's to lose

The Basketball Champions League (BCL) returns this week and BallinEurope’s Emmet Ryan casts his eye over the contenders, pretenders, and stories to watch. Defending champions Unicaja Malaga return stacked and it’s going to be tough for anyone to dethrone them. Yes, the image for this article is bizarre but, trust me, it makes sense. If […]

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Euroleague season preview: A wild ride for Crvena Zvezda

Ioannis Sfairopoulos leads a reloaded Crvena Zvezda into the season but can they make a breakthrough in Euroleague Basketball?

BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the last but certainly not least of the 18 clubs. Ioannis Sfairopoulos and Crvena Zvezda are going on a wild ride. This is definitely a better Crvena Zvezda team than last season. Ioannis Sfairopoulos knows that just being […]

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Euroleague season preview: A tough task for Paris Basketball

Tiago Splitter leads Eurocup champions Paris Basketball into its maiden Euroleague Basketball campaign and it promises to be a rough one.

BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of the debutants, Paris Basketball. Tiago Splitter has taken charge of the team in its maiden season of Euroleague play but can he make them relevant. The EuroCup champions have made the step up to Euroleague […]

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Euroleague season preview: Virtus Bologna have a battle ahead

Virtus Bologna did their business quietly during the Euroleague Basketball off-season. Can Luca Banchi's men make some noise this campaign?

BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of Luca Banchi and Virtus Bologna. After one of the quietest offseasons in Euroleague Basketball, Virtus Bologna look in solid shape. Luca Banchi is going to spring some surprises this season. Last season Euroleague record: 17-17 […]

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Euroleague season preview: Olympiacos return reloaded

With Vezenkov and Fournier arriving, Olympiacos are stacked. Can Georgios Bartzokas make them champions of Euroleague Basketball?

BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of an Olympiacos side seeking to make yet another trip to the Final Four. Can Georgios Bartzokas bring his team to the ultimate glory? With Sasha Vezenkov back, Evan Fournier arriving to thundering acclaim, and much […]

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Euroleague season preview: Fenerbahce want more

Fenerbahce made a big splash with Boban Marjanovic but can Sarunas Jasikevicius lead them to the top of Euroleague Basketball?

BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of a Fenerbahce side that Sarunas Jasivkevicius wants to bring to another level. With the late summer signing of Boban Marjanovic, expectations are high. Fenerbahce made it to the Final Four of Euroleague Basketball last season. […]

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Euroleague season preview: All change for Real Madrid

Chus Mateo and Real Madrid have a new look this season but they remain a force to be reckoned with in Euroleague Basketball

BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of a Real Madrid side with lots of changes for Chus Mateo to deal with. Chus Mateo won’t find too much sympathy across Euroleague Basketball. While Real Madrid have lost some big pieces, Los Blancos remain […]

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Euroleague season preview: Gordie Herbert has big dreams for FC Bayern

Gordie Herbert has taken the reigns of FC Bayern but can he make them a factor in Euroleague Basketball?

BallinEurope is previewing all 18 Euroleague Basketball teams ahead of the start of the season. Today it’s the turn of Gordie Herbert and FC Bayern, who have undergone roster turnover but have set a high goal for the season ahead. FC Bayern are moving into their new SAP Garden ready to welcome them and Euroleague […]

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