American forward Shawn Taggart (207-F-85) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for TED Istanbul, receiving a Eurobasket.com TB2L Player of the Week award for round 23. The 26-year old player had a double-double of 36 points and 12 rebounds, while his team edged out Istanbulspor (#17, 6-16) 81-77. The game rather meaningless between the teams, which do not have any influence on the top of the standings. TED Istanbul maintains the 20th position in Turkish TB2L. Too late to salvage the team, which is currently ranked at the very bottom. They already lost 18 games and recorded just four victories. In the team's last game Taggart had a remarkable 75.0% from 2-point range. He just recently signed at TED Istanbul, being already a very valuable addition to the team. Shawn Taggart averages this season 17.0ppg and 10.6rpg.
The second best player in last round's games was 26-year old American Tyrone Nelson (206-F-85) of Akhisar Bld. Nelson had a very good evening with a double-double of 20 points and 16 rebounds. Of course Akhisar Bld cruised to a 72-63 relatively comfortable win over the lower-ranked Pertevniyal (#16, 9-13). Akhisar Bld's 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 15-6 record is not bad and everything may still change. Nelson is well-known at Akhisar Bld and is a proven leader in his second season with the team. He belongs to the best scorers in the league with 21.8ppg (#1). He also registered 11.1 boards per game.
Third on the list of top players last round was forward Recai Ozturk (198-F-82) of Baskent Genclik (#13). Ozturk showcased his all-around game by recording 22 points, five rebounds and four assists in the last round. He was a key player of Baskent Genclik, leading his team to a 86-72 easy win against the lower-ranked Usak (#19, 6-16). The chances of Baskent Genclik ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 13 games, recording just nine victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Ozturk could help Baskent Genclik to bring them higher in the standings. Ozturk has a very solid season. In 22 games in Turkey he scored 14.4ppg. He also has 5.1rpg and FGP: 57.0%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Tyrus Boswell (202-F/C-78) of Tire Gucu - 17 points, 14 rebounds and 3 assists 5. Korvotney Barber (201-F-87) of Istanbulspor - 21 points and 13 rebounds 6. Marquise Gray (206-F/C-86) of Baskent Genclik - 26 points and 7 rebounds 7. Murat Goektas (201-G-87) of Gaziantep - 23 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Sertay Gursu (195-G-87) of Gelisim - 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists 9. Orbay Kaya (205-F/C-82) of Balikesir - 24 points and 7 rebounds 10. Antabia Waller (188-G-88) of Gaziantep - 23 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists
The Player of the week is choosen based on efficiency calculation, but also including game result, importance of the game, if played recorded double-double/triple-double, etc. The efficiency formula is a combination of various formulas used by different basketball organizations/leagues. We got involved many basketball scouts and journalists to assure it's accuracy. The formula: 1.5*PTS + 3*(REB+AST+ST+BL-TO) - 2*BSAG - 4*PF + 3*PFRV + 4*(2FGPM+3FGPM) + 1.5*FTM - 3*(2FGPA-2FGPM) - 3*(3FGPA-3FGPM) - (FTA-FTM)
Yesilgiresun - Trabzonspor 60-68 (1-2)
Trabzonspor reach TB2L Finals after a decisive 68:60 win over Trabzonspor. Yesilgiresun was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Yesilgiresun helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for guard Alican Guney (194-89, agency: 1x1 Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds [read more]
Trabzonspor reach TB2L Finals after a decisive 68:60 win over Trabzonspor. Yesilgiresun was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Yesilgiresun helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. It was a great evening for guard Alican Guney (194-89, agency: 1x1 Sports) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points and 5 rebounds. American forward Kevinn Pinkney (207-83, college: Nevada) helped adding 13 points and 7 rebounds. Trabzonspor's coach Hasan Ozmeric used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Alex Gordon (184-85, college: Vanderbilt) with 24 points and 7 assists and the other American import center John Ofoegbu (206-84, college: Idaho St.) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Top scorers: Yesilgiresun: A.Gordon 24+1reb+7ast, J.Ofoegbu 18+6reb, I.Cevik 9+5reb, B.Haluk Cinar 4+1reb, U.Turkoglu 3+4reb, A.Ozdemir 2 Trabzonspor: A.Guney 19+5reb, K.Pinkney 13+7reb+1ast, K.El-Amin 12+2reb+4ast, A.Onder Kulcebas 7+4reb+5ast, U.Ozyildirim 5+3reb, Y.Akcay 4+1reb+3ast
Anadolu Efes clinch the last Semifinal spot - May 23, 2013
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Anadolu Efes - TED Kolejliler 97-61 (2-1)
Anadolu Efes clinch the last Semifinal spot in the Play-offs. The EuroLeague representative overcame TED Kolejliler 97:61 in the decisive third game. The game without a history. Anadolu Efes led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to TED Kolejliler's 36 [read more]
Anadolu Efes clinch the last Semifinal spot in the Play-offs. The EuroLeague representative overcame TED Kolejliler 97:61 in the decisive third game. The game without a history. Anadolu Efes led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to TED Kolejliler's 36. Anadolu Efes looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 11 passes made by TED Kolejliler's players. The best player for the winners was international Sinan Guler (192-83, college: Carroll, MT, agency: 1x1 Sports) who scored 17 points and 5 assists. International Birkan Batuk (196-90) chipped in 19 points (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was New Zealand guard Kirk Penney (196-80, college: Wisconsin, agency: Duran International) who recorded 18 points and American point guard Ben Woodside (180-85, college: N.Dakota St., agency: Priority Sports) added 13 points and 4 assists respectively. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Top scorers: Anadolu Efes: B.Batuk 19+3reb+2ast, S.Guler 17+4reb+5ast, D.Savanovic 16+6reb+2ast, D.Balbay 10+3ast, K.Gonlum 10+5reb, J.Lukas Gordon 8+2reb+4ast TED Kolejliler: K.Penney 18+4reb+3ast, B.Woodside 13+3reb+4ast, V.Plisnic 11+3reb, J.Stanojevic 10+5reb+1ast, N.Ozbakir 4+1reb, C.Erdeniz 2
Akhisar Bld - Usak 51-66 (0-2)
The game without a history. Usak led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. American forward Justin Carter (193-87, college: Creighton, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and swingman Ozcan Surucu (200-83) supported him with 13 points [read more]
The game without a history. Usak led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. American forward Justin Carter (193-87, college: Creighton, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) notched a double-double by scoring 14 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and swingman Ozcan Surucu (200-83) supported him with 13 points. Usak's coach Ozan Bulkaz allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 19 points and 13 rebounds by American forward Tyrone Nelson (206-85, college: N.Mexico St.) did not help to save the game for Akhisar Bld. His fellow American import forward Darrius Morrow (203-90, college: E.Carolina, agency: Three Eye Sports) added 6 points and 14 rebounds for the hosts. Top scorers: Akhisar Bld: T.Nelson 19+13reb+1ast, S.Yavuz 13+3reb+1ast, G.Esmer 6+2reb, D.Morrow 6+14reb+1ast, L.Demirci 3+2reb, C.Terzioglu 2+4reb+1ast Usak: J.Carter 14+10reb+6ast, O.Surucu 13+3reb+2ast, E.Buckner 11+4reb, S.Kavut 8+4reb+1ast, M.Emre Boztepe 6+4reb+1ast, M.Erol 5+4reb
The hosts trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 33-26 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. American point guard Khalid El-Amin (178-79, college: Connecticut) scored 16 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and forward Gokhan Orcun Tunca (201-80) chipped in 14 points during the contest. Trabzonspor's coach Hasan Ozmeric used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. American guard Alex Gordon (184-85, college: Vanderbilt) responded with 17 points (was perfect 7-for-7 from the free throw line) and his fellow American import center John Ofoegbu (206-84, college: Idaho St.) scored 16 points and 8 rebounds. Top scorers: Yesilgiresun: A.Gordon 17+4reb+3ast, J.Ofoegbu 16+8reb, U.Turkoglu 9+2reb, M.Sevda 9+4reb+1ast, G.Gen 5+3reb+1ast, A.Ozdemir 3+1reb+1ast Trabzonspor: K.El-Amin 16+9reb+4ast, G.Orcun Tunca 14+4reb, K.Pinkney 10+7reb, A.Onder Kulcebas 9+5reb+1ast, Y.Akcay 5+1reb+4ast, A.Guney 4+3reb
Anadolu Efes: took 3rd place (5-5) in Group C of the Regular Season, took
3rd place (9-5) in Group E of the Top16, lost to Olympiacos 2-3 in the
Quarterfinals !!!
Besiktas: took 3rd place (5-5) in Group D of the Regular Season, took 7th
place (2-12) in Group F of the Top16
Fener.Ulker: took 4th place (5-5) in Group A of the Regular Season, took 8th
place (2-12) in Group F of the Top16
Karsiyaka: took 1st place (5-1) in Group A of the Regular Season, took 1st
place (4-2) in Group I of the Top16, lost to Krasnye Krylia (RUS) 76-77 in the
Final !!!
Tofas: took 2nd place (4-2) in Group A of the Regular Season, took 3rd place
(2-4) in Group K of the Top16
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