Author: Emmet Ryan

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Ergin Ataman and Panathinaikos have an enviable problem

Ergin Ataman and Panathinaikos won ugly against Virtus Bologna. That may be exactly what they need this season in Euroleague Basketball

The Greens keep on winning. The challenge for Ergin Ataman now is to make sure his Panathinaikos don’t peak too early this Euroleague Basketball season. An ugly win over Virtus Bologna might well have helped. The last few months have been wonderful for Panathinaikos fans. The Greens don’t want to be kings of the regular […]

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Zeljko Obradovic and the unending quest for one more miracle at Partizan

Zeljko Obradovic faces an enormous challenge to keep Partizan's Euroleague Basketball season alive

After defeat to Olympiacos, Zeljko Obradovic faces an enormous challenge to save Partizan’s Euroleague Basketball season. Emmet Ryan on an old fighter who keeps on charging It has been a season filled with adoration yet without the results to follow it up. Zeljko Obradovic is one of the greatest coaches in the history of sport. […]

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Calm Keenan Evans keeps Euroleague hopes alive for Zalgiris Kaunas

Edmond Sumner starred but a cool headed display from Keenan Evans was crucial as Zalgiris Kaunas overcame Olimpia Milano in Euroleague Basketball

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 […]

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Preview: Virtus Bologna vs Panathinaikos – Euroleague Round 32

Panathinaikos are looking to lock up home court advantage when they battle Virtus Bologna in Euroleague Basketball

It’s all about playoff positioning when Panathinaikos take on Virtus Bologna in Euroleague Basketball on Friday Panathinaikos and Virtus Bologna both have postseason basketball in their near futures but Friday’s clash will test their mettle in a clash of Euroleague Basketball heavyweights. Key details Who: Virtus Bologna (17-14) vs Panathinaikos (20-11) Where: Virtus Segafredo Arena […]

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Preview: Zalgiris Kaunas vs Olimpia Milano – Euroleague Round 32

It's all but an elimination game in Euroleague Basketball but who wins between Zalgiris Kaunas and Olimpia Milano?

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 […]

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Paris Basketball, London Lions, the Euroleague, and Jordi’s basketball dream

London Lions and Paris Basketball will battle in Eurocup to keep their Euroleague Basketball dreams alive

Euroleague’s craving for big basketball teams in Paris and London has never been a secret. One of them will have a shot at achieving it through Eurocup this season There was once a dream, not necessarily the best advised one, in Euroleague towers. Paris and London have long been sought after to join the competition. […]

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Karl Marx, Chemnitz, and the most under the radar story in basketball

Karl Marx and Niners Chemnitz are writing a fascinating basketball story in the FIBA Europe Cup

A team with the most unlikely of mascots, a basketball playing Karl Marx, is possibly the story of the season. Emmet Ryan on Niners Chemnitz and their magical run in the FIBA Europe Cup A team that was once a curiosity because of its choice of mascot is enjoying a remarkable run this season. Basketball […]

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Killester dominate Liffey Celtics to win women’s Irish Super League

Killester utterly dominated the biggest game in women's basketball in Ireland as they claimed the Irish Super League title with a 90-62 win over Liffey Celtics

In a game with everything on the line, one team came out to bully its opponent. The biggest women’s basketball game in Ireland for quite some time was a violent beat down. Killester battered Liffey Celtics in Dublin to claim the women’s Irish Super League with a 90-62 win Unique circumstances require a unique solution. […]

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Preview: FC Bayern Munich vs Zalgiris Kaunas – Euroleague Round 29

Serge Ibaka will play a key role when FC Bayern Munich host Zalgiris Kaunas in Euroleague Basketball action.

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 […]

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Preview: Olympiacos vs Panathinaikos – Euroleague Round 29

Isaiah Canaan promises to be a key man in the Greek derby as Olympiacos host Panathinaikos in Euroleague Basketball

It’s the simplest question in Euroleague Basketball or all of basketball in general. Are you Red or are you Green? Olympiacos host Panathinaikos on Thursday in the Greek derby The Greek derby in Euroleague Basketball never needs any extra hype. This Thursday’s clash of Panathinaikos and Olympiacos has more on the line than usual. The […]

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