Official BallinEurope Power Rankings: Pre-knockouts edition
The Prize Now that noted astrophysicist Stephen Hawking has announced God’s non-existence in our universe through mathematics, maybe he can start working on explaining the FIBA tie-breaking procedure.... [Read More]
 
Carmelo Anthony to remain with the Denver Nuggets?
A little over a month ago it was reported that Chris Paul wanted out of New Orleans. The star point-guard supposedly gave a list of the teams that he would like to join and many speculated that he wou... [Read More]
 
UConn Gets Extension for Response to NCAA Allegations
Filed under: ConnecticutConnecticut's response to the NCAA's Committee on Infractions report is now expected next week, the school announced Thursday afternoon. The response was originally due Aug. 2... [Read More]
LBJ: The Decision and Opportunity
With Lebron James making the decision to go to Miami and pissing everyone off except Miamions (I have no idea if that is correct), JB delves into the theory and psychology of the King's decision. [Read More]
 
Ken Pryor, Early NCAA Tournament Hero, Dies at 85
Filed under: OklahomaKen Pryor, the Oklahoma basketball player whose game-winning shot propelled Oklahoma over Texas and into the national championship game in 1947, died Tuesday at 85. Pryor's baske... [Read More]
 
Greece vs. Russia: He who wins shall lose?
Rosie knows it “Sometimes when you win, you really lose. And sometimes when you lose, you really win. And sometimes when you win or lose, you actually tie and sometimes when you tie, you actually win ... [Read More]
 
Image of McMaster Marauders land 6-9 forward Scott Brittain
McMaster Marauders land 6-9 forward Scott Brittain
No doubt some keen observers took note that 6-foot-9 Scott Brittain, a former Canadian junior national team member who sat out last season at Boston University due to concussion issues. Lo and beho... [Read More]
 
Big Ten Divisions Reportedly Decided, Advantage Michigan State Basketball
Filed under: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Michigan State, Minnesota, Northwestern, Ohio State, Penn State, Purdue, Wisconsin, Big TenThe Big Ten will announce the alignment of its two divisions ... [Read More]
CAN/FRA - Unlikely buddies making an impact
IZMIR (FIBA World Championship) - Kelly Olynyk and Andrew Albicy are the most unlikely of buddies. One is nearly seven feet tall, the other stands just 178cm. One is from Canada, the other fr.... [Read More]
Jamal Crawford Or Al Horford? Which Atlanta Hawk Will Get an Extension?
On Friday NBA Primetime reported that Jamal Crawford could part ways with the Atlanta Hawks if the club decides to not give the sharp-shooter an extension. Crawford, who is entering the final year of ... [Read More]
 
Image of New Zeland beats Canada 71-61
New Zeland beats Canada 71-61
Kirk Penney scored 18 points to help New Zealand eliminate Canada from the basketball world championship Wednesday with a 71-61 win. Jevohn Shepherd led Canada with 15 points but it wasn't enough t... [Read More]
 
Image of Jamelle Barrett might be the missing piece to Saskatchewan Huskies
Jamelle Barrett might be the missing piece to Saskatchewan Huskies
Following the Huskies men’s basketball first-ever national title in the spring, there was concern that the team’s large turnover of all-star players and the temporary absence of head coach Greg Jockim... [Read More]
 
USA – Colangelo begins to visualize make-up of USA Olympic roster
ISTANBUL (2010 FIBA World Championship) - USA Basketball chairman Jerry Colangelo expects half of the gold-medal winning side of the Beijing Games and half of this year's side at the FIBA World Ch... [Read More]
BRA - Brazil aim high with Magnano
ISTANBUL (2010 FIBA World Championship) - Ruben Magnano has not been with Brazil long but the legendary Argentinian coach has already made a big impression at the 2010 FIBA World Championship. Startin... [Read More]
TUN – Tlatli sees the silver lining
ISTANBUL (2010 FIBA World Championship) - It's not often a coach is pleased when his team loses a game by 20 points, but that was the case with Tunisia boss Adel Tlatli on Wednesday. Croatia&#... [Read More]
Ricky Rubio gets ‘Tubed (also, Mačiulis throws it down)
Here at BallinEurope, we like to refer to (prospective Minnesota Timberwolf) Spanish phenom Ricky Rubio as “The Human YouTube Clip.” Well, in the interests of equal time and my Lithuanian friend Y. sh... [Read More]