Second game of TKBL Finals just ended. Fenerbahce was better than Galatasaray once again 98-83 taking 2-0 lead in the series. The format is best-of-five, so Fener is only one win away from the title. However, Galatasaray will be the host in next meeting, which is scheduled for Tuesday. If necessary, Game Four will also be played at the Galata's home court. Galatasaray was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Fenerbahce shot 60.7 percent from the field and made 25-of-27 free shots (92.6 percent) during the game, while Galatasaray only scored six points from the stripe. Fenerbahce had a 27-14 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Cappie Pondexter (175-83, college: Rutgers) scored 29 points (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import forward Angel McCoughtry (185-86, college: Louisville) chipped in 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. Italian-American swingman Diana Taurasi (182-82, college: Connecticut) responded with 25 points and 9 assists and American center Sylvia Fowles (198-85, college: LSU) scored 24 points and 6 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Fenerbahce is the defending champion. Actually, they won last seven titles in Turkey.
The game without a history. Orman led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 46 of its points in the paint compared to Botas' 26. They outrebounded Botas 40-27 including 26 on the defensive glass. It was a great evening for American power forward Chasity Melvin (191-76, college: N.Carolina St.) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 17 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Seda Atli (-80) helped adding 16 points and 5 rebounds. The best for the losing side was guard Cansu Yetis (168-93) with 13 points and Aylin Darinc (184-96) scored 10 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Orman: C.Melvin 22+17reb+2ast, S.Atli 16+5reb, D.Ozak 8+6reb+1ast, A.Korkmaz 7+2reb, A.Ivegin 7+2reb, G.Ertas 6+3reb Botas: C.Yetis 13+2reb+3ast, A.Darinc 10+7reb, B.Ilba 8+1ast, B.Akbas 8+2reb+2ast, T.Senyurek 6+7reb, B.Akgun 6+4reb+2ast
The game without a history. Orduspor led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 50 of its points in the paint compared to Edirne's 22. They outrebounded Edirne 41-24 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. It was an exceptional evening for Canadian power forward Miranda Ayim (191-88, college: Pepperdine) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds. Forward Safiye Karaman (182-91) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Center Kubra Dicle (187-92) came up with 15 points and guard Nihan Demirkol (172-92) added 11 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Edirne in the defeat. 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: Orduspor: M.Ayim 20+11reb+1ast, S.Karaman 18+5reb+1ast, A.Metin 14+1reb+5ast, M.Talay 7+3reb+4ast, A.Akay 6+4reb, G.Basaran 4+10reb+1ast Edirne: K.Dicle 15+2reb+1ast, B.Yillar 12+5reb, N.Demirkol 11+6reb+1ast, D.Dogan 5, Y.Ibek 3+1reb, H.Uykan 3+2reb+1ast
The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 40-25 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. It was a good game for American forward LaToya Thomas (188-81, college: Mississippi St., agency: Ronsport) who led her team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 28 points and 14 rebounds. Forward Seda Guclu (182-88) contributed with 12 points for the winners. American power forward Tiffany Stansbury (191-83, college: N.Carolina St.) answered with a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds and center Gulcin Cantekin (187-84) added 11 points and 7 rebounds in the effort for Cankaya. Top scorers: Altay Konak: L.Thomas 28+14reb+1ast, S.Guclu 12+3reb+3ast, B.Arseven 11+3reb+2ast, D.Boz 7+5reb+3ast, O.Salter 7+3reb+2ast, N.Bircan Gokdemir 6+7reb Cankaya: T.Stansbury 25+16reb+2ast, G.Cantekin 11+7reb+1ast, P.Kuccuk 8+3reb+2ast, M.Ince 6+6reb, D.Gezgin 4+2reb+2ast, C.Ozturk 2+3reb+1ast
Natasha Lacy reaches agreement with Belediyesi - May 24, 2013
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Natasha Lacy (178-PG-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: UTEP) reaches agreement with Belediyesi. The American player will move to Turkey for 2013-2014 season.
Last year she finished the season with Good Angels. Natasha Lacy started the season in Israel with Elitzur Ramla. However she soon moved to Slovak Republic after the Israeli team experienced financial difficulties. Natasha Lacy notches 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per Euroleague game for Good Angels [read more]
Natasha Lacy (178-PG-85, agency: Merit Sports, college: UTEP) reaches agreement with Belediyesi. The American player will move to Turkey for 2013-2014 season. Last year she finished the season with Good Angels. Natasha Lacy started the season in Israel with Elitzur Ramla. However she soon moved to Slovak Republic after the Israeli team experienced financial difficulties. Natasha Lacy notches 8.2 points, 5.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists per Euroleague game for Good Angels. Last season Natasha Lacy spent with Ceyhan Belediyespor in Turkey. She tallied 18.4 points, 7.3 rebounds, 7.5 assists and 3.3 steals per game. She participated at TKBL All-Star Game. Natasha Lacy played for the Washington Mystics in the summer. The guard averaged 3.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in WNBA. In 2012-2013 for Good Angels Kosice (Slovakia-Extraliga) she averaged 7.4ppg, 4.2rpg, 2.2apg, 2.4spg, 2FGP: 50.0%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 68.6%. In Euroleague her stats read 16 games: 8.0ppg, 5.3rpg, 3.3apg, 1.4spg, FGP: 43.4%, 3PT: 7.7%, FT: 67.9%; MEL: 3 games: 11.0ppg, 4.7rpg, 2.3apg, 3.0spg.
Ceyhan Belediye pens deal with Eurobasket.com All-Italian A1 Guard of The Year - May 23, 2013
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Ceyhan Belediye pens deal with D'Andra Moss (178-SG-88, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: VCU) for the next season. The American Shooting Guard moves to Turkey for 2013/2014 season.
Last year D'Andra Moss played for Liomatic Umbertide. She became the top-scorer of the league with 17.4ppg, 6.6rpg, Steals-4 (2.9spg), FGP: 47.6%, 3PT: 34.4%, FT: 79.8%.
Earlier D'Andra Moss became a new member of Gran Canaria. D'Andra Moss headed to Granca from Finland, where she spent 2010/11 [read more]
Ceyhan Belediye pens deal with D'Andra Moss (178-SG-88, agency: Regeneracom Sports, college: VCU) for the next season. The American Shooting Guard moves to Turkey for 2013/2014 season. Last year D'Andra Moss played for Liomatic Umbertide. She became the top-scorer of the league with 17.4ppg, 6.6rpg, Steals-4 (2.9spg), FGP: 47.6%, 3PT: 34.4%, FT: 79.8%. Earlier D'Andra Moss became a new member of Gran Canaria. D'Andra Moss headed to Granca from Finland, where she spent 2010/11. She exploded with 25.1 ppg, 12.3 rpg and 3 apg for 32 games with Torpan Poiat Helsinki. D'Andra Moss helped her team to reach the Playoff Semifinals and was named Eurobasket.com All-Finnish League Player of the Year -11. She was the best scorer, third rebounder and fourth assistant of the competition. It was the first professional season for D'Andra Moss, who graduated last year at the Virginia Commonwealth University. She had 17.7 ppg and 6.6 rpg for her school as a senior. D'Andra Moss was a warded with All-CAA 1st Team -10. In 2011-2012 for Gran Canaria La Caja de Canarias (Spain-LFB, starting five) she became also the top-scorer of the League with 20.2ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.3apg, 1.5spg, FGP: 36.4%, 3PT: 28.6%, FT: 77.1%. In EuroCup her stats read 18.6ppg), 6.7rpg, 2.8apg, FGP: 26.3%, 3PT: 29.7%, FT: 76.6%.
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