Kayseri and Dynamo Kursk came up with a thrilling clash in Russia tonight to decide on the second semifinalists of EuroCup. Kayseri needed to protect their 15-point victory in Turkey to advance. Dynamo gained a 15-point advantage at the end of regulation to level things up on aggregate. The teams headed into overtime where Kayseri celebrated a two-point victory and advanced into the next round. Zoi Dimitrakou (188-F-87, agency: Josep and Nicolas) knocked down 21 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the winners. Kayseri looked well in control of their fate in the opening quarter. Having entered the game with a 15-point buffer from the first leg the Turkish team quickly stretched it to as many as 24 following a 23:14 rally. But Dynamo refused to surrender. The Kursk outfit went on a 21:8 run in the second quarter to surge ahead. Dynamo ignited a 22:7 rally in the third quarter to enjoy a 6-point lead on aggregate before the fourth term. Kayseri needed some late heroics from Zoi Dimitrakou to stay in the fight. She notched five points in a row to cap the regulation sending the game into overtime. LaToya Sanders (191-PF-86, college: N.Carolina) and Zoi Dimitrakou teamed up for six points in the extra period to seal the victory for Kayseri. Evanthia Maltsi (180-F-78, agency: Josep and Nicolas) and LaToya Sanders had 12 points each for the winners. Michelle Snow (196-C-80, agency: LBM Management, college: Tennessee) answered with 19 points and 15 rebounds for Dynamo Kursk. Ekaterina Lisina (198-C-87) netted 16 points in defeat.
Ceyhan Belediyespor keep Carolyn Swords - May 16, 2013
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Ceyhan Belediyespor keep Carolyn Swords (198-C-89, agency: LBM Management, college: Boston Coll.) for the next season. The American player will come back to Turkey after a WNBA season.
Carolyn Swords signed a deal with Ceyhan Belediyesi last year. She currently plays in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky. Swords split 2011 season between Spain and Turkey. She started it with Soller Joventud Mariana averaging 13.5 points and 8.4 rebounds for 11 games in LFB [read more]
Ceyhan Belediyespor keep Carolyn Swords (198-C-89, agency: LBM Management, college: Boston Coll.) for the next season. The American player will come back to Turkey after a WNBA season. Carolyn Swords signed a deal with Ceyhan Belediyesi last year. She currently plays in the WNBA with the Chicago Sky. Swords split 2011 season between Spain and Turkey. She started it with Soller Joventud Mariana averaging 13.5 points and 8.4 rebounds for 11 games in LFB. In January, the player moved to Istanbul Universitesi SK. With them she had 11.9 ppg, 10.8 rpg and 1 bpg for 12 games. It was the first season in Europe for Carolyn Swords, who graduated at the Boston College something more than a year ago. She had 17.5 ppg, 9.5 rpg and 1.5 rpg for her school in 2010/11. After that, Swords got a deal with Chicago Sky averaging 2.5 points and 1.8 rebounds for 28 WNBA games. In 2012-2013 for Ceyhan Belediyespor (Turkey-TKBL, starting five) she became the 5th top-scorer in the League with 16.3ppg, 8.1rpg, FGP-1 (67.8%), FT: 71.4%.
Istanbul Universitesi tab Crystal Langhorne - May 15, 2013
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Istanbul Universitesi tab Crystal Langhorne (188-F/C-86, college: Maryland) for the next season. The Turkish team continues to impress with loud signings for 2013/2014 season.
Crystal Langhorne played for Dynamo Moscow last year. She played for the Washington Mystics this year. For 31 WNBA games Langhorne averaged 18.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Crystal Langhorne split 2011 European season between UMMC Ekaterinburg and Dobri Anjeli Kosice [read more]
Istanbul Universitesi tab Crystal Langhorne (188-F/C-86, college: Maryland) for the next season. The Turkish team continues to impress with loud signings for 2013/2014 season. Crystal Langhorne played for Dynamo Moscow last year. She played for the Washington Mystics this year. For 31 WNBA games Langhorne averaged 18.2 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Crystal Langhorne split 2011 European season between UMMC Ekaterinburg and Dobri Anjeli Kosice. She had 12.4 ppg and 4.8 rpg for 8 Euroleague games with Ekateringburg. Later, Langhorne added 16.3 ppg and 7 rpg for 3 Euroleague appearance with Dobri Anjeli. In the past, Langorhne played in Spain and Lithuania. She won the Baltic league and Lithuanian league title with TEO Villnius. Langhorne was named All-WNBA 2nd Team -10 and she played at the All-Star Game. In 2012-2013 for Dynamo Moscow (Russia-PBL, starting five she averaged high 15.7ppg, 7.4rpg, 1.7apg, 1.3spg, FGP: 54.3%, FT: 73.8%. In EuroCup her stats read 15.7ppg, Reb-4 (9.2rpg), 1.7apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 57.4%, 3PT: 33.3%, FT: 81.1%.
Istanbul Universitesi SK added 26-year old Romanian Gabriela Marginean - May 14, 2013
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Istanbul Universitesi SK added 26-year old Romanian Gabriela Marginean (182-F-87, college: Drexel) for the next season.
The season 2012 she started at CSM Targoviste in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 36 games she recorded 14.1ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg this season. Marginean also played 14 games in Euroleague where she averaged impressive 17.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.2apg and 1.9spg. A very spectacular season in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket [read more]
Istanbul Universitesi SK added 26-year old Romanian Gabriela Marginean (182-F-87, college: Drexel) for the next season. The season 2012 she started at CSM Targoviste in Romanian Liga Nationala. In 36 games she recorded 14.1ppg, 3.2rpg, 1.8apg and 1.1spg this season. Marginean also played 14 games in Euroleague where she averaged impressive 17.3ppg, 3.1rpg, 1.2apg and 1.9spg. A very spectacular season in her career as she was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Euroleague Honorable Mention. The earlier season she played at Arras Pays d'Artois Basket Feminin (LFB) in French league. In 26 games she averaged 12.3ppg, 3.6rpg and 1.1apg. She helped them to win the cup. Marginean also played 10 games in Eurocup where she averaged remarkable 16.9ppg, 4.8rpg and 1.0spg. The previous (10-11) season she played at Panathinaikos (A1) in Greek league. In 26 games she was second best scorer with great 17.0ppg and had 7.3rpg, 1.5apg and 2.2spg that season. She contributed to her team making it to the semifinals. Great season indeed as she was selected Eurobasket.com All-Greek League Bosman Player of the Year and voted to 1st Team and voted to All-Bosmans Team. Marginean attended Drexel University until 2010 and it will be her third season in pro basketball. She was voted CAA Player of the Year back in 2009 at her college time.
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