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BallinEurope.com was established in September 2007 by Christophe Ney and Tobias Seitz. Both were bloggers for FIBA.com and had more than a decade of experience in the professional basketball scene. Their goal was to offer a distinct viewpoint on basketball in Europe. Christophe now manages the well-regarded scouting site, European Prospects.

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BCL Glory Revives Unicaja Malaga’s Slam Hopes

4 days ago | ballineurope.com | Emmet Ryan

Fear of defeat rather than the joy of winning had plagued Unicaja Malaga for months. With triumph in the Basketball Champions League final over Galatasaray, they refound their fun. Now, a season that has become historic is on the verge of becoming immortal. A grand slam campaign is on the cards. There are no easy roads to a title. Even for Unicaja Malaga.
EuroLeague Final Four: Biggest Storylines in Abu Dhabi

4 days ago | ballineurope.com | Emmet Ryan

On this day just two weeks from now, the champions of Euroleague will be crowned. Olympiacos, Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce, and Monaco all bring compelling narratives to the Final Four. As our countdown to Abu Dhabi kicks off, it’s time to break down the biggest storylines on the agenda. From rivalries to redemption arcs through coaching legacies being cemented and one legend making his sideline debut, there’s no shortage of compelling reasons to be hyped for the Euroleague Final Four.
Will Cummings Leads Galatasaray’s BCL Surge

6 days ago | ballineurope.com | Emmet Ryan

It was a familiar story for Galatasaray. When all around them were losing their heads, Will Cummings was putting his where most wouldn’t put their feet. Emmet Ryan on yet another headstrong effort in the Basketball Champions League. This one, of course, got them past Tenerife and into Sunday’s final. It is the one certainty when you watch Galatasaray play. Win or lose, Will Cummings will bring old man grit on a phenomenally consistent basis.
NBA Semifinals 2025 Betting Guide for Series Outcome Wagers

6 days ago | ballineurope.com | Emmet Ryan

As the 2025 NBA Playoffs reach the semifinal round, bettors across the U.S. are turning their attention to a different type of wager: predicting which team will win a best-of-seven series. While single-game bets hinge on immediate factors like injuries or momentum shifts, series wagers offer a broader, more strategic view—taking into account who’s playing, where the games are held, and how teams match up over time.
Why Panathinaikos Fell Apart in Istanbul

1 week ago | ballineurope.com | Emmet Ryan

Cedi Osman and Juancho Hernangomez looked like they were doing enough for Panathinaikos. Yet instead the Greens lost their heads and Anadolu Efes earned the win to force a decisive Game 5 in the Euroleague playoffs. Emmet Ryan diagnoses the defeat for Ergin Ataman’s sideThis was very much the good, the bad, and the ugly for Panathiniakos in Istanbul. Ergin Ataman’s side had a couple of standout performances that almost overshadowed the issues elsewhere.
What Olympiacos Proved in Beating Real Madrid

1 week ago | ballineurope.com | Emmet Ryan

It was a classic, a mess, and the height of drama. Yet we learned one important thing as Olympiacos ended the Euroleague season of Real Madrid: Georgios Bartzokas and his side can find a way when it matterIt’s rare that a game gets both instant classic and clear hot mess status. The Game 4 battle between Real Madrid and Olympiacos more than fit the criteria for both. We had drama and mind-numbing mistakes followed by make-ups and it all came down to the final shot.
Old Demons Fall, New Dreams Rise for Olympiacos

2 weeks ago | ballineurope.com | Emmet Ryan

It will be a shock if Olympiacos don’t win their series with Real Madrid. Still, the Euroleague top seeds have a chance to make a statement on the road. Complete the sweep and set the table. Emmet Ryan on the need for the Reds to rise in confidence. The Reds took care of business at home last week. Now, against a wounded Real Madrid, there’s an opportunity to strike hard. Completing a sweep in the Euroleague playoffs is about more than just revenge or redemption for Olympiacos.
Shane Larkin Powers Anadolu Efes to Epic Comeback

3 weeks ago | ballineurope.com | Emmet Ryan

Shane Larkin sparked a comeback for the ages as his Anadolu Efes side showed enormous guts in the OAKA on Thursday night. Panathinaikos will rue the missed opportunity but all of Euroleague was reminded that Larkin still has plenty in the tank as Efes tied the seriesIt ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you can take and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.
Olympiacos dismantle dismal Real Madrid in Game 1

3 weeks ago | ballineurope.com | Emmet Ryan

Olympiacos took charge of Game 1 early and effectively ended by halftime. Real Madrid kept trying, they just didn’t realise they had already lost. With Los Blancos a shambles for the bulk of this Euroleague playoff opener, the Reds looked intimidatingly calm. Real Madrid, the source of nightmares for opposing fans across Europe, looked utterly toothless in Piraeus.
Ergin Ataman Returns to Haunt Efes with Cedi Osman by His Side

3 weeks ago | ballineurope.com | Emmet Ryan

For Ergin Ataman and Cedi Osman, the Euroleague playoff series with Anadolu Efes will evoke strong memories. For both, the goal is simple. Panathinaikos need to win this series to prove something to themselves. They face a side in a dangerous position, with little in the way of pressure or expectation. The script writers couldn’t have done it any better.