American Bill Clark (195-SF-88) had an amazing evening in the last round for top-ranked Selcuk Univ., receiving a Eurobasket.com TB2L Player of the Week award for round 21. The 24-year old player recorded a triple-double of 15 points addeding also 11 rebounds and 11 assists, while his team beat Pertevniyal (#15, 7-14) 77-66. It allowed Selcuk Univ. to consolidate first place in the Turkish TB2L. They would have been even better if they hadn't lost a few games earlier this season. Selcuk Univ. has a very solid 16-5 record, but they cannot be too comfortable about keeping top position. Clark turned to be Selcuk Univ.'s top player in his first season with the team. Former University of Duquesne star has very solid stats this year. Clark is in league's top in assists (9th best: 3.9apg) and averages impressive 60.7% FGP.
The second best player in last round's games was 32-year old American Jermaine Dearman (202-F/C-80) of Gelisim. Dearman had a very good evening with a double-double of 29 points and 11 rebounds. Of course he lead Gelisim to another comfortable win 96-78 over the lower-ranked Izmir BSB (#18, 1-20) being unquestionably team leader. This victory allowed Gelisim to move up to 8th position in the standings. His team lost some distance to top teams. But 12-9 record is not bad and everything may still change. Dearman is a newcomer at Gelisim, but is already one of team's top players.
Third on the list of top players last round was American forward Tyrone Nelson (206-F-85) of Akhisar Bld (#5). Nelson scored 26 points and grabbed seventeen rebounds (!!!). Despite Nelson's great performance Akhisar Bld lost 79-87 to the lower-ranked Pi Koleji (#16, 6-15). But his team cannot count on just a single shooter as he also needs help of the other teammates. The last thing Akhisar Bld needs is to lose another game like this one. They lose more and more distance to the top teams. Their record is 13 victories and 8 lost games. Nelson has a great season in Turkey. After 21 games, he made it on the list of the league's leaders in points with 18.9ppg (5th best) and rebounds with 10.8rpg (3rd best). He also has 2.7spg and FGP: 59.4%.
Other top performing players last week: 4. Vincent Grier (195-G/F-83) of Pi Koleji - 22 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists 5. Jurica Zuza (207-C-78) of Trabzonspor - 21 points and 9 rebounds 6. Michael Porrini (187-G-89) of Gelisim - 18 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists 7. Aubrey Reese (183-G-78) of Baskent Genclik - 28 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists 8. Arthur Johnson (206-F/C-81) of Istanbul B.B. - 27 points and 4 rebounds 9. Alex Gordon (184-G-85) of Yesilgiresun - 34 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists 10. Dogukan Sonmez (206-C-92) of Istanbulspor - 17 points and 15 rebounds
The Player of the week is chosen 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)
TBL Round 2 of Quarter-Finals: Besiktas and Fenerbahce are out! - May 21, 2013
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Karsiyaka - Fener.Ulker 81-78 (2-0)
The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Karsiyaka outrebounded Fenerbahce Ulker 39-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Fenerbahce Ulker helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Nigerian center Alade Aminu (210-87, college: Georgia Tech) who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds [read more]
The hosts were tied at the half but managed to speed up in last two quarters eventually winning the game. Karsiyaka outrebounded Fenerbahce Ulker 39-26 including 26 on the defensive glass. 25 personal fouls committed by Fenerbahce Ulker helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Nigerian center Alade Aminu (210-87, college: Georgia Tech) who scored 23 points and 9 rebounds. American point guard Bobby Dixon (178-83, college: Troy, agency: Beo Basket) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. The former international center Oguz Savas (212-87) produced 22 points and the former international guard Omer Onan (194-78) added 13 points and 6 rebounds respectively for the guests. Four Fenerbahce Ulker players scored in double figures. Fenerbahce Ulker's coach tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Fener.Ulker: O.Savas 22+4reb+1ast, B.McCalebb 14+1reb+2ast, O.Onan 13+6reb+3ast, B.Bogdanovic 11+3reb+2ast, I.Karaman 7+3reb, E.Preldzic 5+5reb+8ast Karsiyaka: A.Aminu 23+9reb+1ast, B.Dixon 15+5reb+7ast, U.Sonkol 12+8reb+3ast, E.Buker 8+1reb+4ast, W.Thomas 7+9reb+2ast, J.Diebler 6+2reb
The game was mostly controlled by Galatasaray. Tofas was better in third quarter 15-11. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Tofas to just 4 points in fourth quarter. Galatasaray had a 31-19 advantage in offensive rebounds. American swingman Jamont Gordon (193-87, college: Mississippi St.) orchestrated the victory by scoring 21 points. Naturalized American power forward Ersin Dagli (203-81, college: Alabama, agency: Interperformances) contributed with 10 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Nigerian power forward Chinemelu Elonu (206-87, college: Texas A&M) replied with a double-double by scoring 11 points and 11 rebounds and the former international guard Can Altintig (195-87) added 11 points in the effort for Tofas. 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: Tofas: C.Elonu 11+11reb+1ast, C.Altintig 11+4reb+3ast, J.Heytvelt 9+2reb, I.Koc 7+3reb+1ast, I.Yildirim 4+1reb, T.Ruzic 4+2reb Galatasaray: J.Gordon 21+3reb+2ast, M.Macvan 11+5reb, E.Dagli 10+6reb+1ast, C.Akyol 10+1ast, M.Markoishvili 9+1reb+1ast, E.Arslan 9+1ast
The guests trailed by 6 points after three quarters before their 29-16 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Banvit BK made 23-of-28 free shots (82.1 percent) during the game, while Besiktas only scored six points from the stripe. American-Azerbaijani center Charles Davis (205-84, college: Alabama) scored 23 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field) to lead the charge for the winners and Dominican-American guard Sammy Mejia (198-83, college: De Paul) chipped in 13 points during the contest. Four Banvit BK players scored in double figures. The former international power forward Cevher Ozer (206-83, agency: 1x1 Sports) responded with 20 points and 7 rebounds and the former international guard Muratcan Guler (192-80, agency: 1x1 Sports) scored 14 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Besiktas: C.Ozer 20+7reb+1ast, M.Guler 14+6reb+4ast, S.Cetin 14+1ast, P.Christopher 10+1reb+1ast, G.Vidmar 7+8reb+1ast, D.Markota 4+2reb+1ast Banvit BK: C.Davis 23+7reb, S.Erdogan 16+2ast, S.Mejia 13+3reb+3ast, K.Lucas 11+2reb+6ast, S.Edge 5+2reb+1ast, K.Simmons 5
The game was mostly controlled by Anadolu Efes. TED Kolejliler was better in third quarter 22-19. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Anadolu Efes shot 63.3 percent from the field. Anadolu Efes had a 29-15 advantage in offensive rebounds. They shot the lights out from three nailing 12 long-distance shots on high 66.7 percentage. Serbian Dusko Savanovic (204-83, agency: Beo Basket) notched 22 points and 8 rebounds (perfect from the field making all nine shots !!!) to lead the effort and American swingman Joshua Shipp (196-86, college: UCLA) supported him with 17 points and 7 assists (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Anadolu Efes' coach Oktay Mahmudi allowed to play the deep bench players saving starting five for next games. Even a double-double of 11 points and 11 assists by American point guard Ben Woodside (180-85, college: N.Dakota St., agency: Priority Sports) did not help to save the game for TED Kolejliler. Forward Nedim Yucel (203-79) added 10 points and 13 rebounds for the hosts. Four Anadolu Efes and five TED Kolejliler players scored in double figures. Top scorers: TED Kolejliler: V.Plisnic 16+5reb+1ast, K.Penney 16+3reb+1ast, J.Stanojevic 14+1reb+2ast, B.Woodside 11+1reb+11ast, N.Yucel 10+13reb, A.Kavaklioglu 5+1reb+2ast Anadolu Efes: D.Savanovic 22+8reb+3ast, K.Tunceri 19+2ast, J.Shipp 17+4reb+7ast, S.Guler 14+2reb+1ast, S.Erden 8+7reb+2ast, E.Kuqo 8+3reb+3ast
The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Akhisar Bld won third quarter 17-16. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Usak dominated down low during the game scoring 62 of its points in the paint compared to Akhisar Bld's 40. They brought some defensive toughness making 7 blocks. Akhisar Bld was plagued by 26 personal fouls down the stretch. American forward Justin Carter (193-87, college: Creighton, agency: Pro Partner Sports Management) nailed 23 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side and his fellow American import forward Eric Buckner (208-90, college: Georgia St., agency: David Lee services) accounted for 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks. Usak's coach Ozan Bulkaz allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. American forward Tyrone Nelson (206-85, college: N.Mexico St.) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 11 rebounds and forward Emre Ozpulat (200-82) added 16 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Akhisar Bld in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Top scorers: Usak: J.Carter 23+8reb+2ast, E.Buckner 21+10reb+1ast, O.Surucu 12+6reb+3ast, S.Kavut 11+2reb+2ast, E.Yetim 7+6reb+3ast, S.Akyol 5+1ast Akhisar Bld: C.Terzioglu 17+1ast, E.Ozpulat 16+6reb+3ast, T.Nelson 16+11reb+3ast, S.Yavuz 13+4reb+3ast, G.Esmer 8+4reb, D.Morrow 5+7reb
25 personal fouls committed by Trabzonspor helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American guard Alex Gordon (184-85, college: Vanderbilt) stepped up and scored 41 points (!!!) and 6 assists for the winners and forward Ismail Cevik (206-81) chipped in 11 points and 9 rebounds. At the losing side American forward Kevinn Pinkney (207-83, college: Nevada) responded with 26 points and 9 rebounds and power forward Adnan Onder Kulcebas (207-81, agency: 1x1 Sports) scored 15 points and 7 rebounds. Trabzonspor's coach Hasan Ozmeric tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: Yesilgiresun: A.Gordon 41+3reb+6ast, I.Cevik 11+9reb, J.Ofoegbu 7+4reb, M.Sevda 7+3reb+1ast, U.Turkoglu 5+4reb, G.Gen 3+1reb+1ast Trabzonspor: K.Pinkney 26+9reb, A.Onder Kulcebas 15+7reb+1ast, K.El-Amin 10+2reb+5ast, G.Orcun Tunca 7+9reb+2ast, E.Turetken 4+1reb, Y.Akcay 4+1reb+5ast
TBL Round 1 of Quarter-Finals full of surprises - May 18, 2013
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Fener.Ulker - Karsiyaka 68-74
The guests trailed by 12 points at the halftime before their 45-27 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. American point guard Bobby Dixon (178-83, college: Troy, agency: Beo Basket) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 assists for the winners and the former international forward Umit Sonkol (206-82) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds [read more]
The guests trailed by 12 points at the halftime before their 45-27 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. American point guard Bobby Dixon (178-83, college: Troy, agency: Beo Basket) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 assists for the winners and the former international forward Umit Sonkol (206-82) chipped in 16 points and 8 rebounds. At the losing side the former international power forward Kaya Peker (207-80, agency: Court Side) responded with 13 points and 6 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and American-FYR Macedonian point guard Bo McCalebb (178-85, college: New Orleans) scored 12 points and 4 assists. Five Karsiyaka and four Fenerbahce Ulker players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Karsiyaka: U.Sonkol 16+8reb, B.Dixon 13+3reb+10ast, E.Buker 12+3reb+3ast, A.Aminu 10+5reb, W.Thomas 10+4reb+1ast, J.Diebler 6+2reb+2ast Fener.Ulker: K.Peker 13+6reb+1ast, B.McCalebb 12+3reb+4ast, B.Bogdanovic 10+2reb+2ast, B.Ermis 10+4reb+2ast, U.Tripkovic 8+1reb+1ast, O.Savas 7+5reb+1ast
Galatasaray made 29-of-37 charity shots (78.4 percent) during the game, while Tofas only scored thirteen points from the stripe. They outrebounded Tofas 38-24 including 23 on the defensive glass. 27 personal fouls committed by Tofas helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Puerto Rican point guard Carlos Arroyo (188-79, college: FIU, agency: Interperformances) nailed 21 points and 6 assists for the winning side and naturalized American power forward Ersin Dagli (203-81, college: Alabama, agency: Interperformances) accounted for 16 points and 8 rebounds. Nigerian power forward Chinemelu Elonu (206-87, college: Texas A&M) came up with 12 points and 6 rebounds and American Austin Nichols (200-82, college: Humboldt St.) added 12 points respectively for Tofas 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: Galatasaray: C.Arroyo 21+3reb+6ast, E.Dagli 16+8reb+2ast, J.Gordon 14+4reb+3ast, C.Akyol 10, M.Markoishvili 9+1reb+1ast, E.Arslan 6+2reb+1ast Tofas: A.Nichols 12+2reb, C.Elonu 12+6reb+1ast, I.Yildirim 9+1reb+1ast, K.Sipahi 7+3reb+2ast, I.Koc 6+3reb+2ast, C.Altintig 6+2reb+3ast
The hosts trailed by 7 points after three quarters before their 26-16 charge, which allowed them to win the game. Banvit BK dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Besiktas' 18. Dominican-American guard Sammy Mejia (198-83, college: De Paul) fired 12 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists and 5 steals for the winners. American guard Keith Simmons (196-85, college: Holy Cross, agency: Interperformances) chipped in 12 points. Croatian-Swedish forward Damir Markota (209-85, agency: XL Basketball Agency) produced 18 points and 9 rebounds and the former international guard Tutku Acik (194-80) added 11 points and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Top scorers: Banvit BK: K.Simmons 12+3reb+1ast, S.Mejia 12+9reb+4ast, K.Lucas 8+1reb+1ast, S.Erdogan 7+2reb+1ast, V.Stimac 7+7reb, E.Veyseloglu 7+2reb Besiktas: D.Markota 18+9reb, S.Cetin 13+6reb, T.Acik 11+4reb+7ast, C.Ozer 8+3reb, R.Falker 4+4reb+1ast, M.Guler 3+5reb+1ast
TED Kolejliler made 16-of-20 charity shots (80.0 percent) during the game. Worth to mention a great performance of New Zealand guard Kirk Penney (196-80, college: Wisconsin, agency: Duran International) who helped to win the game recording 27 points and 8 rebounds. Serbian center Jovo Stanojevic (208-77, agency: Beo Basket) contributed with 25 points and 8 rebounds for the winners. International Kerem Gonlum (208-77) answered with 16 points and 9 rebounds and Serbian Dusko Savanovic (204-83, agency: Beo Basket) added 15 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the effort for Anadolu Efes. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Anadolu Efes' coach Oktay Mahmudi rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Top scorers: TED Kolejliler: K.Penney 27+8reb+1ast, J.Stanojevic 25+8reb+3ast, B.Woodside 12+2reb+5ast, V.Plisnic 11+1reb+1ast, N.Yucel 4+10reb, C.Erdogan 0 Anadolu Efes: K.Gonlum 16+9reb, D.Savanovic 15+5reb+5ast, S.Erden 10+6reb+1ast, J.Shipp 10+3reb+3ast, K.Tunceri 8+1reb+2ast, J.Lukas Gordon 7+1reb+4ast
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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