#1. This week's number one is an international center Omer Asik (213-86, currently plays in NBA), who plays in the NBA. He could not help the Houston Rockets (11-11) in their last game. Despite Asik's very good performance the Houston Rockets lost in an overtime 126-134 on the road to the San Antonio Spurs.
He had a double-double by scoring 21 points and getting 10 rebounds. Asik also added 2 blocks in 35 minutes on the court.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
Asik has relatively good stats this year: 10.5ppg, 11.5rpg, 1.2apg, 1.1bpg, 2FGP: 48.6% and FT: 58.4% in the 22 games he played so far.
He played for the Turkish senior national team one years ago.
#2. Second place goes to an international forward Ersan Ilyasova (207-87, currently plays in NBA). Ilyasova led Milwaukee Bucks to a victory against the Sacramento Kings (7-15) 98-85 in the NBA last Wednesday.
He recorded a double-double by scoring 16 points and getting 14 rebounds. Ilyasova also added 2 blocks.
The Milwaukee Bucks have 12-10 record this season.
It was his team's fourth consecutive victory in a row.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
This year Ilyasova has relatively solid stats: 8.9ppg, 5.5rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 43.0%, 3FGP: 31.3% and FT: 72.2%.
He played for the Turkish national team in 2011.
#3. The Turkish player who performed third best last week abroad was an international center Enes Kanter (208-92, college: Kentucky, currently plays in NBA). Kanter contributed to an Utah Jazz's victory against the Los Angeles Lakers (10-14) 117-110 in the NBA on Sunday night.
He recorded 14 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in a mere 18 minutes; quite an impressive performance considering it's only Kanter's second season in pro basketball. The Utah Jazz has 13-12 record this season.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
This year Kanter's overall stats are: 6.6ppg, 4.0rpg, 2FGP: 55.0%(71-129) and FT: 64.7% in the 25 games.
He is also a member of the Turkish senior national team.
#4. Forward Deniz Kilicli (206-90, currently plays college basketball in the States) was not able to help the W.Virginia (0-1) in their game against the University of Duquesne (0-0) in the NCAA.
He scored 6 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
The W.Virginia was defeated 60-56 in Pittsburgh, PA by the University of Duquesne.
It's Kilicli's fifth season with the team.
Kilicli has reliable stats this year: 11.6ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.9apg.
He used to play for the Turkish U20 national team
back in 2010.
The list of other players, who all have Turkish passport but never been selected to any of Turkish national teams:
#1.Kevin Kaspar (183-G-92, currently plays college basketball in the States) contributed to an easy victory against the Indiana Univ-Purdue Univ-Indianapolis (0-2) crushing them 77-57 in the NCAA in Saturday night's game.
Kaspar scored 9 points, had 6 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
The Western Kentucky University has 2-0 conference record this season.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
This season Kaspar averages: 6.6ppg and 4.0rpg.
#2.Erkan Inan (192-G-89, currently plays in Sweden) led 08 Stockholm to an easy victory against the league outsider Nassjo (3-14) 94-79 in the Swedish Basketligan last Friday.
He scored 11 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 22 minutes.
08 Stockholm (9-7) is placed sixth in the Basketligan.
Inan has reliable stats this year: 11.6ppg, 4.0rpg and 2.9apg in the 14 games he played so far.
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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