#Basketball

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2025 NBA Finals - Game Seven
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 29 points and Thunder beat Pacers 103-91 in Game 7 to bag NBA title
The climb is complete. The rebuild is done. The Oklahoma City Thunder are basketball 'world' champions.

Mon, 23 Jun, 2025

New York Knicks v Indiana Pacers - Game Six
New York Knicks fire Tom Thibodeau despite postseason run
Head coach had 226-174 record in New York. He has the fourth-most wins by a Knicks coach

Tue, 03 Jun, 2025

Indiana Pacers v New York Knicks - Game Five
NBA: After Knicks' Game 5 rout, pressure shifts to Pacers for Game 6
Indiana holds a 3-2 lead in the best-of-seven series. However, clinching a spot in the NBA Finals for the first time since 2000 will be a much easier endeavor in front of the home fans. Game 7, if needed, would be in New York

Sat, 31 May, 2025

Boston Celtics v New York Knicks - Game Six
S Colin Sheridan: Knicks are finally good and basketball is the winner
Whisper it: the New York Knicks are good. Very good.

Mon, 19 May, 2025

Stephanie McBride is challenged by Emma Tolan 12/4/2025
Eagles secure perfect season and Super League basketball
McEvoy’s Cavan Eagles defeated Limerick Celtics in the Domino’s Women’s Division One final on Saturday at the National Basketball Arena. 

Sat, 12 Apr, 2025

Elijah Tillman and Patrick Robinson 8/4/2025
Pat Robinson: I was in a nightmare situation in Bosnia. UCC Demons saved me
Robinson wants to repay Demons with a big performance in the Super League final against Killester. 

Fri, 11 Apr, 2025

Killester seek double Super League glory 
Both the Killester men's and women's teams are playing in this weekend's Super League finals. The women face St Paul's of Killarney while the men play UCC Demons. 

Wed, 09 Apr, 2025

Gutsy Claire Melia performance not enough for Baxi Ferrol in EuroCup final
Gutsy Claire Melia performance not enough for Baxi Ferrol in EuroCup final
Baxi Ferrol and Claire Melia can come out of this competition with pride. Neither was expected to make much of an impact on the competition at the start of the season

Wed, 02 Apr, 2025

UCC Demons players dejected 18/1/2025
S Conor Meany: Demons' biggest challenge now is between the ears
It doesn’t particularly sit well with me that we are replaying a playoff game.

Sat, 29 Mar, 2025

Strong feelings - why the storied Demons-Neptune rivalry is now more heated than ever
S Strong feelings - why the storied Demons-Neptune rivalry is now more heated than ever
Sunday's refixture of last weekend's playoff between the clubs sold out in minutes and will be played under a cloud of recrimination. 

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025

Superb Claire Melia performance gives Baxi Ferrol hope in EuroCup final
Superb Claire Melia performance gives Baxi Ferrol hope in EuroCup final
Claire Melia is the first Irish woman to play in a final at this level.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Replay up in air as Demons dispute ruling on Neptune refixture
Replay up in air as Demons dispute ruling on Neptune refixture
UCC Demons are still furious with the decision made by NLC (National League Committee) in giving Neptune an opportunity to replay their Super League playoff.

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Melia's road from Monasterevin to an historic European final
Melia's road from Monasterevin to an historic European final
The Kildare native will become the first Irish woman to ever play in a European basketball decider on Wednesday.

Tue, 25 Mar, 2025

Kieran Shannon: Claire Melia left comfort zone and has soared higher than any other Irish basketball player
S Kieran Shannon: Claire Melia left comfort zone and has soared higher than any other Irish basketball player
In Baxi's Ferrol's EuroCup semi-final first leg victory over Lyon, Claire Melia gave what has been called the greatest ever performance by an Irish basketball player. 

Tue, 18 Mar, 2025

St Paul’s and Fr Mathews go head to head for final playoff spot
St Paul’s and Fr Mathews go head to head for final playoff spot
Catalyst Fr. Mathews are coming off a difficult run of fixtures but have failed to win since  January.

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors v Irish Guide Dogs Ballincollig - Basketball Ireland Pat Duffy Cup Semi-Final
Jokubaitis the shooting star in thrilling Kerry derby win for Warriors
Warriors remain in third place while Killorglin are now dicing for a play off place with 9-12 record.

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Conor Meaney: What next for Ireland after near miss in World Cup pre-qualifying?
S Conor Meaney: What next for Ireland after near miss in World Cup pre-qualifying?
Despite the progress that the Ireland men's team has made, there will naturally be questions about what route Basketball Ireland will go with Mark Keenan and his coaching staff. 

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

40 years ago, Bob and Jasper ruled Cork basketball. This week, they returned to their second home 
S 40 years ago, Bob and Jasper ruled Cork basketball. This week, they returned to their second home 
In the 1980s Bob Stephens and Jasper McElroy appeared in the newspapers of Cork more than the lord mayor. But after seven seasons here they went back to the States, never to return. Until this past week. Kieran Shannon caught up with them to see how life and Cork has treated them.

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

French test first but Ireland eye Latvia win in sellout
French test first but Ireland eye Latvia win in sellout
Ireland women will be underdogs in the Women’s EuroBasket 2025 qualifier v France today, but Lativa at home on Sunday presents a big opportunity. 

Thu, 06 Feb, 2025

Ireland v Netherlands - FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2023 Qualifier
'Massive opportunity' for Ireland to make history against Latvia 
Ireland play France and Latvia in their final EuroBasket 2025 qualifiers this week. Sunday’s game against Latvia is a chance for Edel Thornton and the current generation of Irish players to make history in front of a full house at the National Basketball Arena.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Isiah Dasher 18/1/2025
Killester move back joint top with UCC in men's Super League
Killester moved back to joint top of the men’s Super League thanks to a narrow 86-83 win at Flexachem KCYMS on Bank Holiday Monday.

Mon, 03 Feb, 2025

Conor Meany on basketball: Cup final hangover for Liffey Celtics in Meteors upset
S Conor Meany on basketball: Cup final hangover for Liffey Celtics in Meteors upset
Elsewhere, it's advantage Wildcats in the women's Superleague after Munster derby defeat of Glanmire.

Mon, 27 Jan, 2025

Superleague Basketball: Cup-winning hangover trips up Liffey Celtics, but Killester get job done
Superleague Basketball: Cup-winning hangover trips up Liffey Celtics, but Killester get job done
Waterford Wildcats edge Munster derby in women's Superleague while in the men's division, UCC Demons put Cup final setback behind them to keep pace with Killester

Sun, 26 Jan, 2025

Daniel Bowler celebrates in the team pile up after the final buzzer 19/1/2025
Buzzer-beater gives St Brendan's cup, Ravens overcome Celtics
Kerry's St. Brendan’s had a dramatic 61-60 win over Barrow Rovers in the NICC Men’s National Cup final

Sun, 19 Jan, 2025

Paul Dick 14/1/2025
Grennell clan still cornerstones of Killester's unique double drive
It's a big weekend one of Irish basketball’s great families. A Hall of Fame place for the legend formerly known as Breda Grennell. Her son Paul Dick and niece Michelle Clarke play in the Superleague Cup finals and nephews Johnathon and Mark will coach them. All for her beloved Killester.

Sat, 18 Jan, 2025

Ballybrack next as Rebel Wheelers strive for six
Ballybrack next as Rebel Wheelers strive for six
Six-in-a-row chasing Wheelers overcame Limerick Celtics 59-39 on Saturday, with Dylan McCarthy (14) and Derek Hegarty (12) contributing well at both ends of the court.

Sun, 12 Jan, 2025

Aine O’Connor and Sarah Hickey 11/1/2025
Áine O'Connor and suffocating defence send Liffey Celtics to cup final
Celtics’ league-leading defence was evident straight from the tip-off with Eboni Williams fiercely protecting the basket and finishing with a double-double performance.

Sat, 11 Jan, 2025

The Celtics lifers keeping Limerick show on the road
S The Celtics lifers keeping Limerick show on the road
Tony Hehir and Michelle Aspell founded Limerick Celtics back in 2009 so their son would have somewhere to play. All three are still ensuring the club goes from strength to strength.

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Garvey’s Tralee Warriors v Pyrobel Killester - Basketball Ireland Super League
Tralee Warriors need support to keep games in the town
Tralee Warriors head coach John Dowling said the lack of seating at MTU Kerry's facility is a "stumbling block" to playing games there. 

Fri, 10 Jan, 2025

Detroit Pistons v Los Angeles Lakers
LeBron turns 40 Monday - still a marvel posting All-Star numbers
LeBron James today becomes the first player in NBA history to play in his teens, 20s, 30s and 40s.

Mon, 30 Dec, 2024

Island hopping: how the Aran Islands got its own basketball club
Island hopping: how the Aran Islands got its own basketball club
Three months after Kevin O'Meara lobbied the local hall committee to allow him and others play pick-up games, Inis Mór has its own basketball club. 

Wed, 18 Dec, 2024

Killester keep their cool to stave off Neptune rally in National Cup quarters
Killester keep their cool to stave off Neptune rally in National Cup quarters
A 30-point tally from American Isiah Dasher was vital for Killester

Sat, 07 Dec, 2024

Ireland v Switzerland - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers First Round
No pressure, just an opportunity to 'take a step forward for Irish basketball'
Ireland face Azerbaijan and Kosovo this week in two crucial World Cup pre-qualifiers.

Thu, 21 Nov, 2024

Ireland v Switzerland - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers First Round
Seán Flood flying high with 'arguably the fastest-growing team in Europe'
The Ireland captain recently suffered a concussion while playing for the London Lions. "The first three days were very difficult. I was sleepy, dizzy, sensitivity to light - all that stuff," he said. 

Wed, 20 Nov, 2024

Ireland squad trimmed to 14 for World Cup pre-qualifiers
Ireland squad trimmed to 14 for World Cup pre-qualifiers
Homes ties against Azerbaijan and Kosovo this week will be televised live on TG4

Mon, 18 Nov, 2024

Neptune vs. Flexachem KCYMS at Neptune Stadium, Cork
Basketball: Tralee take first defeat, things go from bad to worse for Neptune
Neptune suffer two weekend defeats and the departure of American Armand Davis - seemingly without the knowledge of his team mates

Sun, 17 Nov, 2024

Phoenix Suns v Los Angeles Clippers
S Kieran Shannon: The stars hardly get a break, so they are breaking down
When stars across all sports are asked to play too often, there invariably comes a stage when we’ve to go too long without them.

Tue, 12 Nov, 2024

Northside bragging rights for Demons in Cork Super League derby
Northside bragging rights for Demons in Cork Super League derby
UCC Demons produced an awesome display to demolish Energywise Ireland Neptune

Sun, 10 Nov, 2024

Israel v Ireland - FIBA Women's EuroBasket Championship Qualifier
S Kieran Shannon: Israel again as Ireland play the hidden game
When Ireland played Israel in Riga in February in a Eurobasket qualifier, it commanded the world’s attention. Sunday's rematch has slipped under the radar. 

Sat, 09 Nov, 2024

A view of basketball 9/8/2017
Maree's National Cup ban upheld but Super League points deduction cut
Last month Maree were punished having been found guilty on a charge of attempting to register players using falsified documents.

Thu, 07 Nov, 2024

Ireland v Switzerland - FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers First Round
Basketball chiefs admit Fund rejection will delay stadium redevelopment
Basketball Ireland has already secured planning permission and had hoped to start building the multi-sport and multi-use Arena in 2026

Mon, 04 Nov, 2024

Talking Basketball: UCC Demons bank on Kyle Hoskins guile as Brunell bow out to Wildcats
Talking Basketball: UCC Demons bank on Kyle Hoskins guile as Brunell bow out to Wildcats
Eanna show the resolve of league champions, Demons get their Cup defence off to a winning start, and Wildcats battle past defending Women's holders Brunell in Cork

Sun, 03 Nov, 2024

Olivier Rioux, 7-foot-9 NCAA college basketball player at Florida, poses for a photo after practice, Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, in G
At 7 ft 9, Rioux is world’s tallest teen and an intriguing basketball project
He has to duck to get through near every doorway and often hits his head. He wears a size 20 shoe, gets most of his wardrobe from team gear and won’t dare ride a scooter because “I don’t trust myself.”

Wed, 30 Oct, 2024

Conor Meany on basketball: Maree collapse as Ballincollig win 96-61 
Conor Meany on basketball: Maree collapse as Ballincollig win 96-61 
Maree remain one of the top contenders but if the off-court issues seep onto the court, that could change in a heartbeat.

Sun, 20 Oct, 2024

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