The biggest surprise of round 9 was guest Akhisar Bld's (#5) road victory over Vestel (#8) 89-85 on Saturday evening. Akhisar Bld looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 31 personal fouls committed by Vestel helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American forward Tyrone Nelson (206-85, college: N.Mexico St.) who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Levent Demirci (190-76) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Justin Knox (205-89, college: N.Carolina) who recorded 23 points and 8 rebounds. Akhisar Bld maintains fifth place with 6-3 record. Vestel at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Akhisar Bld are looking forward to face Final Genclik (#13) in Bursa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vestel will play on the road against Usak (#3) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Leader Darussafaka delivered the eighth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Pertevniyal (4-5) 90-80 in Istanbul. It was a good game for American guard Marcus Hall (185-85, college: Colorado) who led his team to a victory with 35 points (!!!). Aleksandar Petrovic contributed with 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Darussafaka's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Naturalized FYR Macedonian Cedi Osman (195-95) answered with 19 points and 7 rebounds for Pertevniyal. Darussafaka (8-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place, which they share with Selcuk Univ. Pertevniyal at the other side keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Gelisim. Darussafaka will play against Yesilgiresun (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Pertevniyal will play against Baskent Genclik (#17) in Ankara and hopes to get back on the winning track. Bottom-ranked Izmir BSB (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 85-81 loss to seventeenth ranked Baskent Genclik (2-7) in Ankara on Saturday evening. Aubrey Reese stepped up and scored 20 points and 5 assists for the winners. The best for the losing side was Mustafa Surmen with 15 points and 5 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Baskent Genclik maintains seventeenth place with 2-7 record. Izmir BSB lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with nine games lost. Baskent Genclik will meet higher ranked Pertevniyal (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Izmir BSB will play against Bandirma Kir. (#16) in Balikesir and hopes to get finally their first victory. We should mention about the upset which took place in Balikesir, where higher ranked Trabzonspor (5-4) lost to sixteenth ranked Bandirma Kir. (3-6) in a road game 70-81. Raymond Sykes nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bandirma Kir. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Trabzonspor at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Bandirma Kir.'s next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Izmir BSB (#18) on the road which should be theoretically an easy game. An interesting game took place in Izmir, where higher ranked Gelisim (4-5) lost at home to sixteenth ranked Istanbulspor (3-6) 75-90 on Friday. The best player for the winners was Charles Hinkle who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Istanbulspor moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Gelisim keeps the tenth position with five games lost. Istanbulspor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Istanbul B.B..
Other games of round 9 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are: Pi Koleji was crushed by Selcuk Univ. in Konya 86-54. Maliye Milli beat Balikesir at home 72-61. Usak won against Istanbul B.B. on the opponent's court 74-64. Final Genclik unfortunately lost to Yesilgiresun in a home game 85-92. The best stats of 9th round was 19 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists by Arthur Johnson of Istanbul B.B..
Leader Darussafaka delivered the eighth victory. This time they beat 10th ranked Pertevniyal (4-5) 90-80 in Istanbul. Pertevniyal was ahead by 5 points after three quarters before a 32-17 charge of Darussafaka, which allowed them to win the game. Pertevniyal was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. It was a good game for American guard Marcus Hall (185-85, college: Colorado) who led his team to a victory with 35 points (!!!). Serbian center Aleksandar Petrovic (204-87) contributed with a double-double by scoring 15 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Darussafaka's coach allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Naturalized FYR Macedonian Cedi Osman (195-95) answered with 19 points and 7 rebounds and American forward Anthony Brown (203-86, college: Oklahoma St., agency: KMG Sports Management) added 11 points and 10 rebounds in the effort for Pertevniyal. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Darussafaka (8-1) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place, which they share with Selcuk Univ. Pertevniyal at the other side keeps the tenth position with five games lost. They share it with Gelisim. Darussafaka will play against Yesilgiresun (#6) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Pertevniyal will play against Baskent Genclik (#17) in Ankara and hopes to get back on the winning track. Top scorers: Pertevniyal: T.Erulku 20+1reb+1ast, C.Osman 19+7reb+3ast, B.Can Yildizli 17+5reb, A.Brown 11+10reb+3ast, D.Reed 7+5reb+3ast, R.Tekin 4 Darussafaka: M.Hall 35+2reb+3ast, A.Petrovic 15+11reb+4ast, C.Amasyali 14+7reb+4ast, C.Mumcuogullari 11+4reb+1ast, M.Mutlu 4+2reb+1ast, M.Turen 4+2reb
We should mention about the upset which took place in Balikesir, where higher ranked Trabzonspor (5-4) lost to sixteenth ranked Bandirma Kir. (3-6) in a road game 70-81. The game was mostly controlled by Bandirma Kir.. Trabzonspor was better in third quarter 19-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when Bandirma Kir. won last quarter 32-23. Bandirma Kir. outrebounded Trabzonspor 41-25 including a 33-13 advantage in defensive rebounds. 26 personal fouls committed by Trabzonspor helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American power forward Raymond Sykes (206-86, college: Clemson, agency: Three Eye Sports) nailed a double-double by scoring 22 points and 13 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Gilbert Brown (198-87, college: Pittsburgh) accounted for 27 points. American guard Henry Antwan Dobie (183-78, college: LIU Brooklyn) came up with 21 points and 6 assists and Croatian center Jurica Zuza (207-78, agency: Alti Sport) added 18 points respectively for Trabzonspor in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Bandirma Kir. moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Trabzonspor at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. Bandirma Kir.'s next round opponent will be bottom-ranked Izmir BSB (#18) on the road which should be theoretically an easy game. Top scorers: Trabzonspor: H.Antwan Dobie 21+4reb+6ast, J.Zuza 18+4reb, F.Aydemir 9+1ast, E.Turetken 7+6reb+1ast, K.Cipa 7+5reb, G.Orcun Tunca 3+2reb Bandirma Kir.: G.Brown 27+3reb+1ast, R.Sykes 22+13reb, T.Altunbey 9+3reb+1ast, Y.Turna 8+2reb+3ast, A.Cantitiz 5+5reb+3ast, T.Gecim 3
There was no surprise in Konya where 13th ranked Pi Koleji (3-6) was crushed by second ranked Selcuk Universitesi (8-1) 86-54 on Saturday. The game without a history. Selcuk Universitesi led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Pi Koleji's players. The best player for the winners was forward Hadi Ozdemir (203-83) who scored 20 points and 7 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). Forward Burak Selen (202-88) chipped in 13 points and 7 rebounds. Four Selcuk Universitesi players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Olcay Ozkundilli (192-83, agency: EM-PA) who recorded 11 points and Halit Serdar Gungor (-77) added 10 points respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the third consecutive win for Selcuk Universitesi. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Darussafaka. Pi Koleji lost their fourth game in a row. They dropped to the twelfth place with six games lost. Selcuk Universitesi will face Balikesir (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically another easy game. Pi Koleji will play against Gelisim (#10) in Izmir and it may be a tough game between close rivals. Top scorers: Pi Koleji: O.Ozkundilli 11+2reb+1ast, H.Serdar Gungor 10+4reb, B.Sahillioglu 8+1reb+1ast, U.Can Aksoy 6+2reb+1ast, U.Yanar 6+5reb+2ast, N.Delic 4+1reb Selcuk Univ.: H.Ozdemir 20+7reb+2ast, B.Selen 13+7reb, J.Granger 12+1ast, B.Clark 11+4reb+4ast, I.Yalcin Azizmahmutogullari 8+6reb+2ast, S.Yikilmaz 7+1reb+1ast
No shocking result in a game in Ankara where fourth ranked Maliye Milli (7-2) defeated 6th ranked Balikesir (5-4) 72-61 on Saturday. Balikesir was tied after three quarters but could not keep up in the last quarter eventually losing the game. Maliye Milli made 17-of-22 free shots (77.3 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was center Hakan Yapar (202-84) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. American guard Derek Williams (185-85, college: SMU, agency: Pro One Sports) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Four Maliye Milli players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Pervis Pasco (206-81, college: Kansas St.) who recorded 9 points and 6 rebounds and forward Alparslan Uruk (-88) added 7 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Maliye Milli. They moved-up to third place, which they share with Usak. Newly promoted Balikesir keeps the sixth position with four games lost. Maliye Milli will face Trabzonspor (#8) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Balikesir will play against the league's second-placed Selcuk Universitesi in Konya. Top scorers: Balikesir: A.Timucin Yener 10+1reb+1ast, M.Ozdogan 10+3reb, P.Pasco 9+6reb, A.Demirhan 8+2reb+1ast, A.Uruk 7+5reb+2ast, Y.Akcay 6+4reb+2ast Maliye Milli: D.Williams 19+3reb+4ast, C.Sahin 17+4reb+3ast, H.Yapar 15+10reb+5ast, R.Ozturk 13+7reb+1ast, Z.Graham 4+1reb+1ast, M.Okay 2+4reb
Very expected game when 12th ranked Istanbul B.B. (3-6) was defeated at home by third ranked Usak (7-2) 74-64 on Saturday. Istanbul B.B. was trailing by 8 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 26-15 charge of Usak, which allowed them to win the game. Strangely Istanbul B.B. outrebounded Usak 44-31 including a 19-6 advantage in offensive rebounds. Istanbul B.B. was plagued by 29 personal fouls down the stretch. The best player for the winners was American forward Eric Buckner (208-90, college: Georgia St., agency: David Lee services) who scored 18 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). His fellow American import forward Justin Carter (193-87, college: Creighton, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) chipped in 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American power forward Arthur Johnson (206-81, college: Missouri) who recorded a double-double by scoring 19 points, 20 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Sezgin Eris (185-85) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively. Istanbul B.B.'s coach rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Usak maintains third place with 7-2 record behind leader Darussafaka, which they share with Maliye Milli. Istanbul B.B. lost their fourth game in a row. They keep the twelfth position with six games lost. Usak will face Vestel (#9) in Manisa in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Istanbul B.B.'s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Istanbulspor. Top scorers: Istanbul B.B.: A.Johnson 19+20reb+4ast, S.Eris 16+3reb+4ast, M.Ufuk Kacar 10+1reb+1ast, D.Yavuz 8+2reb+1ast, N.Pastal 6+10reb, R.Dogrusoz 4+1reb Usak: E.Buckner 18+7reb, E.Balto 13+2reb+2ast, J.Carter 13+6reb+4ast, O.Surucu 7+2reb+5ast, M.Erol 6+9reb+1ast, E.Yetim 6
Bottom-ranked Izmir BSB (0-9) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 85-81 loss to seventeenth ranked Baskent Genclik (2-7) in Ankara on Saturday evening. Baskent Genclik shot 30 for 41 from the free-throw line, while Izmir BSB only scored eight points from the stripe. American guard Aubrey Reese (183-78, college: Murray St., agency: Interperformances) stepped up and scored 20 points and 5 assists for the winners and power forward Eren Ocakturk (204-87, agency: 1x1 Sports) chipped in 20 points (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). The best for the losing side was Mustafa Surmen (-88) with 15 points and 5 assists and Cengiz Aydin Ergen (-88) scored 10 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Baskent Genclik maintains seventeenth place with 2-7 record. Izmir BSB lost their ninth game in a row. Newly promoted team still closes the standings with nine games lost. Baskent Genclik will meet higher ranked Pertevniyal (#11) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Izmir BSB will play against Bandirma Kir. (#16) in Balikesir and hopes to get finally their first victory. Top scorers: Izmir BSB: M.Surmen 15+1reb+5ast, O.Gokcepinar 12+4reb+1ast, G.Baybora 11+1reb+2ast, C.Aydin Ergen 10+6reb+2ast, O.Ozpamir 9+7reb+1ast, M.Sinan Ozgur 9+3reb+2ast Baskent Genclik: A.Reese 20+4reb+5ast, E.Ocakturk 20+4reb+1ast, K.Wesson 11+10reb+1ast, M.Kabakci 11+1reb+1ast, G.Ezel Akgor 7+5reb+1ast, A.Aziz Kan 6+6ast
The biggest surprise of round 9 was guest Akhisar Bld's (#5) road victory over Vestel (#8) 89-85 on Saturday evening. Akhisar Bld looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. 31 personal fouls committed by Vestel helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was American forward Tyrone Nelson (206-85, college: N.Mexico St.) who scored 17 points and 9 rebounds. Guard Levent Demirci (190-76) chipped in 16 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Justin Knox (205-89, college: N.Carolina) who recorded 23 points and 8 rebounds and forward Kerem Ozkan (201-88, agency: EM-PA) added 13 points and 7 rebounds respectively. Four Akhisar Bld and five Vestel players scored in double figures. Akhisar Bld maintains fifth place with 6-3 record. Vestel at the other side dropped to the sixth position with four games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Akhisar Bld are looking forward to face Final Genclik (#13) in Bursa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Vestel will play on the road against Usak (#3) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that this time they can win. Top scorers: Vestel: J.Knox 23+8reb, A.Waller 14+6reb+2ast, K.Ozkan 13+7reb+2ast, E.Ekmen 12+3reb+1ast, S.Ugur 12+4reb+1ast, K.Tutuncu 8+5ast Akhisar Bld: T.Nelson 17+9reb+2ast, L.Demirci 16+5reb+5ast, E.Ozpulat 15+2reb, M.Eken 12+7reb+2ast, D.Morrow 11+5reb+1ast, G.Esmer 9+2ast
Rather predictable result in Bursa where ninth ranked Yesilgiresun (5-4) beat 12th ranked Final Genclik (3-6) 92-85 on Friday. The guests trailed by 1 point at the halftime before their 43-35 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. The best player for the winners was American center John Ofoegbu (206-84, college: Idaho St.) who scored 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field). His fellow American import guard Alex Gordon (184-85, college: Vanderbilt) chipped in 20 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Oguzhan Sungur (201-91) who recorded 17 points and 6 rebounds and guard Mustafa Gucyetmez (188-80) added 16 points and 4 assists respectively. Four Yesilgiresun and five Final Genclik players scored in double figures. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Yesilgiresun. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Final Genclik keeps the twelfth position with six games lost. Yesilgiresun will face league's leader Darussafaka in Istanbul in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Final Genclik will play on the road against Akhisar Bld (#5). Top scorers: Final Genclik: O.Sungur 17+6reb, M.Moses 17+4reb, M.Gucyetmez 16+2reb+4ast, O.Kaan Gogus 10+8reb+3ast, M.Esen 10+3reb+3ast, E.Ilter 9+2reb+4ast Yesilgiresun: J.Ofoegbu 26+5reb+2ast, A.Gordon 20+5reb+3ast, O.Erdogan 12+3reb+2ast, G.Gen 11+1reb+6ast, B.Haluk Cinar 10+3ast, I.Cevik 8+11reb+1ast
An interesting game took place in Izmir, where higher ranked Gelisim (4-5) lost at home to sixteenth ranked Istanbulspor (3-6) 75-90 on Friday. The guests trailed by 4 points at the halftime before their 53-34 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Istanbulspor outrebounded Gelisim 37-24 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American guard Charles Hinkle (195-88, college: American) who scored 21 points and 7 rebounds. Guard Onur Sonsirma (190-85, agency: 1x1 Sports) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists. Four Istanbulspor players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Michael Porrini (187-89, college: Kent St.) who recorded 25 points and 4 assists and the other American import power forward Jermaine Dearman (202-80, college: S.Illinois) added 12 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Istanbulspor moved-up to twelfth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Gelisim keeps the tenth position with five games lost. Istanbulspor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Istanbul B.B.. Top scorers: Gelisim: M.Porrini 25+3reb+4ast, J.Dearman 12+6reb, M.Kapucu 9+4reb+1ast, F.Celebioglu 9+1reb, O.Onver 7+2ast, B.Erol 5+5reb Istanbulspor: C.Hinkle 21+7reb+1ast, S.Piskin 13+1reb+2ast, I.Demircioglu 12+1reb+5ast, O.Sonsirma 12+3reb+4ast, D.Sonmez 10+5reb, A.Ozdemir 7+4reb
Yucel number one in Turkey for round 30 - May 17, 2013
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Forward Nedim Yucel (203-F-79) had a very impressive game in the last round for TED Kolejliler, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 30. The 33-year old player had a double-double of 23 points and 21 rebounds, while his team outclassed Antalya (#16, 6-25) with 30-point margin 103-73. [read more]
Forward Nedim Yucel (203-F-79) had a very impressive game in the last round for TED Kolejliler, receiving a Eurobasket.com Player of the Week award for round 30. The 33-year old player had a double-double of 23 points and 21 rebounds, while his team outclassed Antalya (#16, 6-25) with 30-point margin 103-73. TED Kolejliler maintains the 7th position in Turkish TBL. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. TED Kolejliler will need more victories to improve their 18-13 record. Yucel turned to be TED Kolejliler's top player in his first season with the team. Nedim Yucel has solid league stats. He is in league's top in rebounds (2nd best: 11.1rpg) and averages impressive 56.6% FGP.
The second best player in last round's games was 25-year old Nigerian Alade Aminu (210-C-87) of Karsiyaka. Aminu had a very good evening with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds. Of course he lead Karsiyaka to another comfortable win outscoring the lower-ranked Olin Edirne (#14, 8-22) 81-60. Karsiyaka's 5th position in the standings has not changed. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 23-7 record is not bad and everything may still change. Aminu is a newcomer at Karsiyaka, but is already one of team's top players.
Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Joshua Heytvelt (210-F/C-86) of Tofas (#8). Heytvelt scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds. He was a key player of Tofas, leading his team to a 79-70 win against slightly lower-ranked Erdemir (#10, 11-19). The chances of Tofas ranking at the top of the league, however are very questionable as they have already lost 18 games, recording just twelve victories. With bigger assistance of his teammates, Heytvelt could help Tofas to bring them higher in the standings. Heytvelt has a very solid season. In 30 games in Turkey he scored 11.6ppg. He also has 6.1rpg and FGP: 62.1%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Anthony Grundy (189-PG-79) of Hacettepe - 18 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists 5. David Holston (170-PG-86) of Mersin - 27 points, 3 rebounds and 7 assists 6. Damir Markota (209-F-85) of Besiktas - 23 points and 9 rebounds 7. Ali Karadeniz (203-F-80) of Mersin - 28 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists 8. Eren Beyaz (208-C-85) of Antalya - 18 points and 14 rebounds 9. J.P. Prince (201-G-87) of Mersin - 19 points, 11 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)
The Regular Season in TBL just ended. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with derby games and favorites losing the games.
Eighth-ranked Tofas (12-18) gave a tough game to third ranked Banvit BK (25-5) in Bursa on Saturday. The visitors from Balikesir managed to secure only one-point victory 77-76. However their fans expected much easier game [read more]
The Regular Season in TBL just ended. There was no lack of excitement in the last round games. The round ended with derby games and favorites losing the games.
Eighth-ranked Tofas (12-18) gave a tough game to third ranked Banvit BK (25-5) in Bursa on Saturday. The visitors from Balikesir managed to secure only one-point victory 77-76. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back winning next two quarters and won the game by 1 point. American-Azerbaijani center Charles Davis (205-84, college: Alabama) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Bosnian center Kenan Bajramovic (205-81) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Inanc Koc (202-79) with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Banvit BK have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Anadolu Efes. Tofas at the other side keeps the eighth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Gaziantep. Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Istanbul: Anadolu Efes (#3) and Besiktas (#6). Anadolu Efes (25-5) smashed visiting Besiktas (19-11) by 16 points 90-74. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Besiktas. International Kerem Gonlum (208-77) notched 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Dusko Savanovic supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Even 23 points and 9 rebounds by Croatian-Swedish forward Damir Markota (209-85, agency: XL Basketball Agency) did not help to save the game for Besiktas. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Anadolu Efes moved-up to second place, which they share with Banvit BK. Defending champion Besiktas keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. Very important is a road loss of third ranked Anadolu Efes (25-5) against fifth ranked Karsiyaka (23-7) on Friday night. Visiting Anadolu Efes was defeated by Karsiyaka in a tough game in Karsiyaka 57-62. The best player for the winners was Bobby Dixon who scored 19 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Jamon Lukas Gordon who recorded 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Karsiyaka have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 23-7 record. Loser Anadolu Efes dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Banvit BK. Bottom-ranked Hacettepe managed to get a sixth victory. This time they won against fifteenth-ranked Antalya88-70. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 18-point difference proves that Hacettepe was well-prepared to that game. It was a good game for Anthony Grundy who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Antalya's coach Timucin Meric rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Hacettepe (6-24) moved-up to fifteenth place. Antalya lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom. TBL top team - Galatasaray (27-3) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Turk Telekom (8-22) in Istanbul 89-73. Milan Macvan had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Galatasaray have an impressive 17-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 27-3 record. Turk Telekom lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 22 games lost.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 30: Erdemir was destroyed by Karsiyaka on the opponent's court 92-65. Olin Edirne was outscored by Karsiyaka in a home game 60-81. TED Kolejliler rolled over Antalya on the road 103-73. Anadolu Efes defeated Tofas on its own court 86-72. Anadolu Efes beat Mersin in Istanbul 107-98. Mersin lost to defending champion Besiktas at home 84-102. Banvit BK managed to outperform Aliaga on the opponent's court 87-70. Anadolu Efes rolled over Gaziantep in a home game 95-57. Tofas defeated Erdemir on the road 79-70. Olin Edirne was beaten by Fener.Ulker on its own court 67-83. Karsiyaka lost to TED Kolejliler in Ankara 64-81. The most impressive stats of the last round was 23 points and 21 rebounds by Nedim Yucel of TED Kolejliler.
Very expected game when 10th ranked Erdemir (11-19) was crushed on the road by fifth ranked Karsiyaka (23-7) 92-65 on Thursday. The game without a history. Karsiyaka led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. Karsiyaka outrebounded Erdemir 43-20 including a 29-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. Guard Soner Senturk (194-86, agency: 1x1 Sports) scored 11 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Bobby Dixon (178-83, college: Troy, agency: Beo Basket) chipped in 11 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Karsiyaka players scored in double figures. Karsiyaka's coach Ufuk Sarica felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was the former international guard Baris Ozcan (191-80) with 21 points and guard Melih Mahmutoglu (193-90) scored 15 points and 5 rebounds. Karsiyaka have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 23-7 record. Erdemir lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 19 games lost. Top scorers: Karsiyaka: B.Dixon 11+1reb+4ast, C.Mutaf 11+4reb, S.Senturk 11+5reb+6ast, B.Pacun 10+1reb, W.Thomas 10+4reb, U.Sonkol 8+3reb+2ast Erdemir: B.Ozcan 21+1ast, M.Mahmutoglu 15+5reb, J.Balazic 12+5reb+1ast, N.Yildirim 8+5reb+1ast, E.Bayav 5+1reb, E.Eroglu 2+2ast
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Karsiyaka (23-7) smashed on the road 12th ranked Olin Edirne (8-22) 81-60 on Monday. The game without a history. Karsiyaka led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Olin Edirne's 34. Nigerian center Alade Aminu (210-87, college: Georgia Tech) had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 11 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Umit Sonkol (206-82) chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds during the contest. Four Karsiyaka players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Bulgarian Filip Videnov (196-80, college: W.Kentucky, agency: Alti Sport) with 17 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Yunus Sonsirma (192-92) scored 9 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Karsiyaka have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 23-7 record. Loser Olin Edirne keeps the twelfth place with 22 games lost. Top scorers: Karsiyaka: A.Aminu 20+11reb+2ast, U.Sonkol 15+9reb+1ast, B.Pacun 11+5reb+2ast, J.Diebler 10+2reb, C.Mutaf 8+1reb, B.Dixon 6+1reb+1ast Olin Edirne: F.Videnov 17+6reb+6ast, Y.Sonsirma 9+4reb+2ast, B.Candan 8+6reb, L.Bilgin 7+1reb, U.Atin 6+2reb+1ast, A.Parakhouski 6+2reb
Not a big story in a game when 15th ranked Antalya (6-25) was rolled over at home by seventh ranked TED Kolejliler (18-13) 103-73 on Tuesday. TED Kolejliler outrebounded Antalya 48-26 including a 35-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Forward Nedim Yucel (203-79) had a double-double by scoring 23 points and 21 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Serbian power forward Vanja Plisnic (207-80, agency: Beo Basket) chipped in 17 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. Five TED Kolejliler players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was center Eren Beyaz (208-85) with 23 points, 5 rebounds and 4 blocks and guard Seray Yildirim (193-92) scored 19 points (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Newly promoted TED Kolejliler maintains seventh position with 18-13 record. Antalya lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom. Top scorers: TED Kolejliler: N.Yucel 23+21reb+2ast, K.Penney 21+1reb, V.Plisnic 17+10reb+1ast, N.Ozbakir 13+5reb, B.Woodside 10+1reb+14ast, R.Murat Kaya 9+1reb Antalya: E.Beyaz 23+5reb+1ast, S.Yildirim 19+2reb+2ast, R.Oz 9+4reb+1ast, B.Gulek 8+6ast, J.Theodore 5+2reb+4ast, V.Pastal 4+6reb
Everything went according to plan in Istanbul where third ranked Anadolu Efes (25-5) beat 8th ranked Tofas (12-18) 86-72 on Monday. The game was mostly controlled by Anadolu Efes. Tofas was better in second period 28-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They made 19-of-20 free shots (95.0 percent) during the game. Anadolu Efes outrebounded Tofas 37-23 including a 27-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. The former international power forward Semih Erden (211-86) scored 17 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international Kerem Gonlum (208-77) chipped in 12 points and 7 rebounds during the contest. Five Anadolu Efes players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Croatian power forward Tomislav Ruzic (207-79, agency: XL Basketball Agency) with 11 points and the former international guard Can Altintig (195-87) scored 16 points. Tofas' coach Ahmet Caki let to play eleven players and allowed the starting five to rest. Anadolu Efes moved-up to second place, which they share with Banvit BK. Loser Tofas keeps the eighth position with 18 games lost. Top scorers: Anadolu Efes: S.Erden 17+7reb+1ast, K.Gonlum 12+7reb, J.Lukas Gordon 12+3reb+3ast, D.Savanovic 10+2reb+2ast, S.Guler 10+3reb+1ast, E.Kuqo 8+3reb Tofas: C.Altintig 16+1ast, A.Nichols 11+1reb+1ast, T.Ruzic 11+4reb+2ast, D.Senli 9+4reb, J.Heytvelt 8+5reb, K.Sipahi 7+1reb+5ast
Eighth-ranked Tofas (12-18) gave a tough game to third ranked Banvit BK (25-5) in Bursa on Saturday. The visitors from Balikesir managed to secure only one-point victory 77-76. However their fans expected much easier game. The guests trailed by 8 points after first quarter, but they rallied back winning next two quarters and won the game by 1 point. American-Azerbaijani center Charles Davis (205-84, college: Alabama) scored 22 points and 5 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) to lead the charge for the winners and Bosnian center Kenan Bajramovic (205-81) chipped in 13 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was forward Inanc Koc (202-79) with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Croatian power forward Tomislav Ruzic (207-79, agency: XL Basketball Agency) scored 9 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Banvit BK have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Anadolu Efes. Tofas at the other side keeps the eighth position with 18 games lost. They share it with Gaziantep. Top scorers: Banvit BK: C.Davis 22+5reb+1ast, K.Bajramovic 13+5reb+2ast, S.Mejia 10+3reb+6ast, I.Turkyilmaz 7+3reb+2ast, E.Veyseloglu 7+4reb, K.Lucas 6+1reb+1ast Tofas: K.Sipahi 16+2reb+2ast, J.Heytvelt 12+2reb+2ast, I.Koc 12+8reb+4ast, T.Ruzic 9+11reb+1ast, C.Elonu 8+2reb, I.Yildirim 8+1reb+3ast
Very important is a road loss of third ranked Anadolu Efes (25-5) against fifth ranked Karsiyaka (23-7) on Friday night. Visiting Anadolu Efes was defeated by Karsiyaka in a tough game in Karsiyaka 57-62. Anadolu Efes trailed by 17 points after 3 quarters before a 21-9 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 57-62 at the end of the game. The best player for the winners was American point guard Bobby Dixon (178-83, college: Troy, agency: Beo Basket) who scored 19 points and 6 assists. The former international forward Umit Sonkol (206-82) chipped in a double-double by scoring 10 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American Jamon Lukas Gordon (191-84, college: Virginia Tech) who recorded 14 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists and Serbian Dusko Savanovic (204-83, agency: Beo Basket) added 14 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Karsiyaka have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain fifth position with 23-7 record. Loser Anadolu Efes dropped to the second place with five games lost. They share the position with Banvit BK. Top scorers: Karsiyaka: B.Dixon 19+4reb+6ast, E.Buker 17+2reb+1ast, U.Sonkol 10+12reb, A.Aminu 9+7reb+2ast, J.Diebler 7+5reb+2ast, B.Pacun 0+2reb Anadolu Efes: J.Lukas Gordon 14+8reb+4ast, D.Savanovic 14+5reb+1ast, S.Guler 11+1reb, E.Kuqo 6+4reb, C.Osman 4+1reb+1ast, S.Erden 4+5reb+2ast
Another interesting game was a derby match between two teams from Istanbul: Anadolu Efes (#3) and Besiktas (#6). Anadolu Efes (25-5) smashed visiting Besiktas (19-11) by 16 points 90-74. It ended at the same time the six-game winning streak of Besiktas. The game was mostly controlled by Anadolu Efes. Besiktas was better in fourth quarter 22-18. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Besiktas 42-21 including a 26-14 advantage in defensive rebounds. International Kerem Gonlum (208-77) notched 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and Serbian Dusko Savanovic (204-83, agency: Beo Basket) supported him with 17 points and 8 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Five Anadolu Efes players scored in double figures. Even 23 points and 9 rebounds by Croatian-Swedish forward Damir Markota (209-85, agency: XL Basketball Agency) did not help to save the game for Besiktas. Slovenian power forward Gasper Vidmar (211-87) added 12 points. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Anadolu Efes moved-up to second place, which they share with Banvit BK. Defending champion Besiktas keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. Top scorers: Anadolu Efes: K.Gonlum 19+7reb, D.Savanovic 17+8reb, E.Kuqo 16+7reb+1ast, J.Shipp 11+1reb, S.Erden 11+4reb+1ast, J.Lukas Gordon 10+7reb+8ast Besiktas: D.Markota 23+9reb+1ast, G.Vidmar 12+3reb, S.Cetin 11+1reb+1ast, C.Nalga 9+3reb+1ast, R.Minard 7+2reb+1ast, D.Ewing 5+2reb+3ast
There was no surprise in Akdeniz where 12th ranked Mersin (8-22) was defeated by third ranked Anadolu Efes (25-5) 107-98 on Wednesday. Mersin trailed by 12 points after 3 quarters before a 26-23 run in the last quarter cut the deficit to 98-107 at the end of the game. Anadolu Efes made 19-of-22 free shots (86.4 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. Serbian Dusko Savanovic (204-83, agency: Beo Basket) scored 21 points and 8 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Joshua Shipp (196-86, college: UCLA) chipped in 19 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized American forward Ali Karadeniz (203-80, college: Arizona) with 28 points and American point guard David Holston (170-86, college: Chicago St., agency: Priority Sports) produced a double-double by scoring 15 points and 10 assists. Four Anadolu Efes and five Mersin players scored in double figures. Anadolu Efes moved-up to second place, which they share with Banvit BK. Loser Mersin keeps the twelfth position with 22 games lost. Top scorers: Anadolu Efes: D.Savanovic 21+8reb+1ast, J.Shipp 19+4reb+3ast, K.Gonlum 16+4reb+3ast, S.Erden 15+3reb, B.Batuk 10+2reb+2ast, K.Tunceri 9+4ast Mersin: A.Karadeniz 28+4reb+2ast, J.Prince 22+2reb+3ast, A.Scales 17+3reb+5ast, D.Holston 15+4reb+10ast, A.Erol 10+2reb+3ast, M.Demir 4+2reb
No shocking result in a game in Akdeniz where sixth ranked Besiktas (19-11) won against 12th ranked Mersin (8-22) 102-84 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Besiktas. Mersin was better in fourth quarter 27-24. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Besiktas looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Mersin was plagued by 25 personal fouls down the stretch. The former international center Cemal Nalga (213-87, agency: Beo Basket) had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American swingman Ricky Minard (196-82, college: Morehead St.) chipped in 20 points during the contest (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Four Besiktas players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard David Holston (170-86, college: Chicago St., agency: Priority Sports) with 27 points and 7 assists (on 11-of-14 shooting from the field) and naturalized American forward Ali Karadeniz (203-80, college: Arizona) scored 25 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Besiktas have an impressive six-game winning streak. Defending champion maintains sixth position with 19-11 record. Loser Mersin keeps the twelfth place with 22 games lost. Top scorers: Besiktas: R.Minard 20+3reb, C.Nalga 13+10reb+1ast, D.Markota 12+1reb+2ast, D.Ewing 10+1reb+1ast, G.Vidmar 10+4reb+3ast, T.Acik 8+5ast Mersin: D.Holston 27+3reb+7ast, A.Karadeniz 25+7reb+1ast, J.Prince 19+11reb+2ast, A.Erol 9+1reb, T.Ilhan 2+1reb, A.Scales 1+1reb
Very expected game when 11th ranked Aliaga (9-21) was defeated at home by third ranked Banvit BK (25-5) 87-70 on Sunday. The game was mostly controlled by Banvit BK. Aliaga was better in second period 17-15. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. American-Azerbaijani center Charles Davis (205-84, college: Alabama) scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and the former international forward Erkan Veyseloglu (200-83, agency: 1x1 Sports) chipped in 17 points during the contest (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). The best for the losing side was the former international forward Ersin Goerkem (195-77) with 14 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and American center Torin Francis (210-83, college: Notre Dame) scored 14 points and 8 rebounds (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line). Five Banvit BK and four Aliaga players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Banvit BK have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Anadolu Efes. Aliaga lost sixth consecutive game. They keep the eleventh position with 21 games lost. Top scorers: Banvit BK: E.Veyseloglu 17+4reb+2ast, C.Davis 14+7reb+6ast, K.Simmons 13+3reb+2ast, V.Stimac 13+8reb+1ast, K.Lucas 11+1reb+2ast, S.Mejia 7+4reb+1ast Aliaga: T.Francis 14+8reb, E.Goerkem 14+6reb+6ast, L.Chalmers 11+6reb+4ast, M.Arnold 10+10reb+1ast, P.Shumpert 8+1reb+1ast, M.Yildiz 5+2ast
TBL top team - Galatasaray (27-3) had no problems winning another game on Sunday. This time they beat thirteenth ranked Turk Telekom (8-22) in Istanbul 89-73. The game was mostly controlled by Galatasaray. Turk Telekom was better in fourth quarter 26-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They outrebounded Turk Telekom 52-28 including a 22-4 advantage in offensive rebounds. Serbian Milan Macvan (205-89, agency: INVICTUS Sports Group) had a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Puerto Rican point guard Carlos Arroyo (188-79, college: FIU, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists during the contest. Four Galatasaray players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was point guard Can Ugur Ogut (178-92) with a double-double by scoring 12 points, 5 rebounds and 10 assists and Croatian power forward Drago Pasalic (208-84) scored 11 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Galatasaray have an impressive 17-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 27-3 record. Turk Telekom lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the twelfth place with 22 games lost. Top scorers: Galatasaray: C.Arroyo 13+2reb+6ast, M.Macvan 13+12reb+2ast, C.Akyol 12+4reb+2ast, C.Korkmaz 11+2reb+4ast, E.Dagli 11+5reb, M.Markoishvili 9+2reb+3ast Turk Telekom: C.Ugur Ogut 12+5reb+10ast, D.Cevik 12, D.Pasalic 11+7reb+2ast, D.Brown 9+2ast, M.Zupan 8+2reb+1ast, A.Saruhan 7+2reb+1ast
Very predictable result in Istanbul where third ranked Anadolu Efes (25-5) smashed 9th ranked Gaziantep (12-18) 95-57 on Saturday. Anadolu Efes dominated down low during the game scoring 68 of its points in the paint compared to Gaziantep's 22. Anadolu Efes forced 24 Gaziantep turnovers. American Jamon Lukas Gordon (191-84, college: Virginia Tech) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and international Kerem Gonlum (208-77) chipped in 10 points and 8 rebounds during the contest. Anadolu Efes' coach Oktay Mahmudi felt very confident that he used entire bench and allowed the starting five to rest. The best for the losing side was American power forward Joey Dorsey (206-83, college: Memphis, agency: FCM) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 13 rebounds and his fellow American import forward Dylan Page (204-82, college: Wisc.-Milwaukee) scored 20 points. Anadolu Efes moved-up to second place, which they share with Banvit BK. Newly promoted Gaziantep dropped to the eighth position with 18 games lost. Top scorers: Anadolu Efes: C.Osman 12+1reb, J.Shipp 11+3reb+1ast, J.Lukas Gordon 11+5reb+3ast, S.Erden 11+5reb+1ast, K.Gonlum 10+8reb, B.Batuk 10+3reb Gaziantep: D.Page 20+3reb+1ast, A.Collins 17+1reb+5ast, J.Dorsey 11+13reb+1ast, M.Goktas 5+5reb, C.Ercan 2+5reb+1ast, H.Demirel 2+3reb+2ast
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eighth ranked Tofas and 10th ranked Erdemir had identical 11-18 record. But Erdemir was not able to use a home court advantage and was defeated by the opponent from Bursa 79-70 on Saturday night. The guests trailed by 1 point after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 79-70. American power forward Joshua Heytvelt (210-86, college: Gonzaga) scored 26 points and 9 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import Austin Nichols (200-82, college: Humboldt St.) chipped in 16 points during the contest. The best for the losing side was naturalized Serbian center Emre Bayav (212-87) with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 19 rebounds and American swingman Sean Marshall (198-85, college: Boston Coll.) scored 22 points and 4 assists. Erdemir's coach Ozhan Civgin let to play ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Tofas maintains eighth position with 12-18 record, which they share with Gaziantep. Erdemir lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth place with 19 games lost. Top scorers: Tofas: J.Heytvelt 26+9reb+2ast, A.Nichols 16+2reb, M.Lukauskis 9+3reb+5ast, C.Altintig 8+3reb, K.Sipahi 6+3reb+5ast, C.Elonu 5+4reb Erdemir: S.Marshall 22+4reb+4ast, E.Bayav 11+19reb+1ast, B.Ozcan 9+2reb+2ast, M.Mahmutoglu 9+3reb, J.Balazic 9+3reb, C.Ozcan 6+3reb
Everything went according to plan when third ranked Fenerbahce Ulker (24-6) beat on the road 12th ranked Olin Edirne (8-22) 83-67 on Saturday. The game was mostly controlled by Fenerbahce Ulker. Olin Edirne was better in third quarter 25-21. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Fenerbahce Ulker dominated down low during the game scoring 70 of its points in the paint compared to Olin Edirne's 34. They outrebounded Olin Edirne 36-23 including 17 on the offensive glass. American-FYR Macedonian point guard Bo McCalebb (178-85, college: New Orleans) scored 18 points to lead the charge for the winners and Bosnian-Croatian Bojan Bogdanovic (203-89, agency: XL Basketball Agency) chipped in 12 points and 4 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Greek forward Christos Tapoutos (203-82) with 20 points and Bulgarian Filip Videnov (196-80, college: W.Kentucky, agency: Alti Sport) scored 13 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Despite that victory Fenerbahce Ulker went down to fourth position due to points difference. Loser Olin Edirne keeps the twelfth place with 22 games lost. Top scorers: Fener.Ulker: B.McCalebb 18+3reb+3ast, B.Bogdanovic 12+2reb+4ast, K.Peker 9+7reb, O.Savas 8+6reb, U.Tripkovic 7+3reb+2ast, R.Sato 7+2reb+1ast Olin Edirne: C.Tapoutos 20+4reb, F.Videnov 13+1reb+2ast, Y.Sonsirma 10+1reb+4ast, B.Yarangume 6+1reb, B.Candan 6+6reb, U.Atin 5+1ast
There was a minor upset in Ankara where 5th ranked Karsiyaka (23-7) was defeated by seventh ranked TED Kolejliler (18-13) 81-64 on Saturday. Karsiyaka was trailing by 14 points at halftime but managed to get 3-point lead after three quarters before a 32-12 charge of TED Kolejliler, which allowed them to win the game. Forward Nedim Yucel (203-79) had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 16 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Ben Woodside (180-85, college: N.Dakota St., agency: Priority Sports) chipped in 14 points and 10 assists during the contest. Four TED Kolejliler players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Bobby Dixon (178-83, college: Troy, agency: Beo Basket) with 18 points and 6 assists and Nigerian center Alade Aminu (210-87, college: Georgia Tech) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Karsiyaka's coach Ufuk Sarica let to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Newly promoted TED Kolejliler maintains seventh position with 18-13 record. Loser Karsiyaka keeps the fifth place with seven games lost. Top scorers: TED Kolejliler: N.Yucel 25+16reb, B.Woodside 14+1reb+10ast, K.Penney 12+4reb+2ast, J.Stanojevic 11+7reb+3ast, R.Murat Kaya 7+1reb, V.Plisnic 6+7reb Karsiyaka: B.Dixon 18+4reb+6ast, A.Aminu 14+6reb, C.Mutaf 8+7reb+1ast, U.Sonkol 8+7reb+1ast, C.Topaloglu 7+1reb, J.Diebler 5+4reb+2ast
Bottom-ranked Hacettepe managed to get a sixth victory. This time they won against fifteenth-ranked Antalya88-70. It's especially surprising that the victory came too easily and 18-point difference proves that Hacettepe was well-prepared to that game. It looked good early as Antalya took an 8-point lead at the end of first quarter. But then Hacettepe took control and eventually winning the game that evening by 18 points. They dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Antalya's 40. It was a good game for American point guard Anthony Grundy (189-79, college: N.Carolina St.) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals. Muhammed Baygul (191-92) contributed with 13 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners. Four Hacettepe players scored in double figures. Center Eren Beyaz (208-85) replied with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 14 rebounds and the former international Reha Oz (200-78) added 21 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Antalya. Antalya's coach Timucin Meric rotated ten players seeing no chance for a win. Hacettepe (6-24) moved-up to fifteenth place. Antalya lost fifth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom. Top scorers: Hacettepe: A.Grundy 18+12reb+4ast, O.Sevinc 15+5reb+1ast, E.Aydogan 13+1reb, M.Baygul 13+8reb+4ast, A.Isik 12+8reb, C.Eldridge 8+6reb+4ast Antalya: R.Oz 21+5reb+3ast, E.Beyaz 18+14reb+1ast, J.Theodore 12+2reb+6ast, S.Yildirim 5+5reb+4ast, B.Gulek 5+1reb+1ast, A.Dogan 5+2reb
TB3L final group games will be held in Ugur Inan Sport Hall-Kusadasi on 15th-20th May 2013.
First three teams will advance to TB2L end of the games [read more]
TB3L final group games will be held in Ugur Inan Sport Hall-Kusadasi on 15th-20th May 2013.
First three teams will advance to TB2L end of the games.
15th May 2013 Istanbul DSI - ITU Ankara DSI ERA - Duzce Belediye Boluspor - Buyukcekmece Basketbol
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