Mike James is more than just the numbers

With Mike James claiming the Euroleague Basketball scoring record last week. Emmet Ryan on a man who has always been his own man in basketball It was inevitable yet it still felt good. Mike James, by breaking the all-time scoring record for Euroleague Basketball, has left an indelible mark. The AS Monaco marksman has somehow […]
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Basketball betting: A game of skill and thrill

There’s much more to basketball than just watching a game. The quick action of the game is the perfect basis for an exciting sports betting experience, which turns an ordinary game into an exciting one and if If this sounds interesting, you should know that betting on basketball is not only about luck but knowledge […]
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The Hawks’ Struggle: Unpacking the 114-102 Loss to Brooklyn

Following an unexpected upswing in their performance after Trae Young’s injury announcement, where the Hawks convincingly won the first two games, their recent encounters against the Brooklyn Nets have marked a noticeable downturn. Their latest 114-102 loss isn’t just a number. It reflects persisting issues that haven’t been addressed since their previous game. Despite avoiding […]
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Preview: Partizan vs Anadolu Efes – Euroleague Round 27

The battle to make the postseason of Euroleague Basketball is entering the final strait. Who comes out on top when Partizan host Anadolu Efes in Belgrade The chances to make the play-in places, never mind the playoff places, are reducing in Euroleague Basketball. Partizan and Anadolu Efes meet on Thursday in a game that feels […]
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Anthony Polite raises the standard as Switzerland beat Ireland

It was a rough outing for Ireland as Anthony Polite of Rio Breogan showed the step up in class require-d at this level of basketball. He guided Switzerland to a comfortable win in their 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier Ireland came into Sunday’s 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier against Switzerland with confidence after a solid […]
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Matt Treacy: Ireland must step up and compete

Following an impressive albeit losing effort in Kosovo, Matt Treacy wants him and his team mates to take the next step forward against Switzerland in Sunday’s 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifier. With Treacy plying his trade in the Alpine nation with Gold Coast Wallabies, he hopes to provide some inside info to his national team […]
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Derrick Lang: What Ireland basketball can expect from Switzerland

The men’s Ireland basketball team takes on Switzerland in 2027 FIBA World Cup qualification on Sunday. Former pro and current Swiss-based coach Derrick Lang spoke to BiE on what to expect Switzerland has become Derrick Lang’s home, after a pro basketball career that brought him there and has him coaching in the country now. Lang […]
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Debutant James Beckom keen to make an impact for Ireland

The call-up came by text and James Beckom is hungry to take his shot. The UCC Blue Demons man spoke to BallinEurope about making his debut for the men’s Ireland basketball team in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers A call-up to the national squad was always on the cards for James Beckom at some […]
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A new look Ireland takes aim at the 2027 FIBA World Cup

There are new faces and old amongst the Ireland men’s basketball team as they step up for their 2027 FIBA World Cup pre-qualifiers this week against Kosovo and Switzerland. With Irish basketball, every test presents a new opportunity and head coach Mark Keenan knows that well Mark Keenan is back at the helm but the […]
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Ricky Rubio’s return for Spain is a celebration for all of basketball

With Ricky Rubio suiting up for Spain in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers, Emmet Ryan writes about the positive message it sends Thursday night in Zaragoza was already going to be great. Latvia, one of the up and coming sides in international basketball, make the trip to take on a Spain side that has cause […]
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