UCD Marian

A double round weekend in Ireland was crammed for Emmet Ryan. Yet, oddly, it also led him to reflect and ponder things. The great river that is self-employment has floods and droughts. It’s best not to get too caught up in metaphors if you want to deal with it. Two games. That’s what this weekend was in its simplest terms. UCD Marian played Ballincollig on Saturday night. UCC Demons played Sligo All Stars on Sunday afternoon. The goal was to get to both and do some videos.

It was a defeat, that happens, but Jonathan Jean showed what making a life as a pro is all about in a fascinating opening night performance for UCD Marian. Emmet Ryan on the diminutive guard and the role of the import in Europe’s lesser followed leagues Four days. That’s how much notice Jonathan Jean had that he’d be running the point for a team that was a mix of kids, new vets, and whatever else coach Ioannis Liapakis could cobble together in his return to the sideline as UCD Marian head coach.