The hosts were already 17 points ahead after 3 quarters before a 25-16 Edirne's run in the last quarter cut the lead to 82-74 at the end of the game. It was a great shooting night for Orman especially from behind the arc, where they had solid 57.1 percentage. Edirne was plagued by 27 personal fouls down the stretch. American power forward Chasity Melvin (191-76, college: N.Carolina St.) had a double-double by scoring 17 points, 17 rebounds and 5 blocks to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Ilayda Tokmak (170-93) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists during the contest. Four Orman players scored in double figures. American power forward Susan Lester (188-88, college: Butler) responded with a double-double by scoring 22 points and 16 rebounds and the former international guard Yasemin Ibek (-91) scored 10 points. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Top scorers: Orman: I.Tokmak 19+2reb+4ast, C.Melvin 17+17reb+1ast, A.Ivegin 14+5reb+1ast, S.Atli 13+3reb, B.Pehlivan 8+5reb+5ast, A.Korkmaz 7+1reb Edirne: S.Lester 22+16reb+1ast, Y.Ibek 10+3reb+1ast, N.Ceylan Emre 9+1reb+2ast, K.Dicle 8+6reb, B.Yillar 6+2reb+2ast, D.Dogan 5
The hosts trailed by 10 points at the halftime before their 38-18 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Cankaya dominated on the defensive end, holding Botas to just 6 points in third quarter. Cankaya had a 39-27 advantage in offensive rebounds. American power forward Tiffany Stansbury (191-83, college: N.Carolina St.) notched a double-double by scoring 18 points and 23 rebounds to lead the effort and center Gulcin Cantekin (187-84) supported her with 15 points and 9 rebounds. Even a double-double of 11 points and 14 rebounds by center Tilbe Senyurek (188-95) did not help to save the game for Botas. point guard Serife Onar (167-96) added 16 points for the guests. Top scorers: Cankaya: T.Stansbury 18+23reb+2ast, G.Cantekin 15+9reb+1ast, M.Ince 8+6reb+3ast, P.Kuccuk 6+1reb+3ast, D.Gezgin 6+1reb+5ast, B.Gokceri 5+1reb Botas: S.Onar 16+2reb+1ast, T.Senyurek 11+14reb, C.Yetis 9+3reb+4ast, B.Akbas 7+7reb+1ast, N.Zuyeva 5+5reb+1ast, G.Komur 3+3reb
The game without a history. Altay Konak led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They dominated on the defensive end, holding Orduspor to just 7 points in third quarter. Altay Konak held Orduspor to an opponent 21.9 percent shooting from the field compared to 35.9 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Orduspor 49-33 including a 35-23 advantage in defensive rebounds. American forward LaToya Thomas (188-81, college: Mississippi St., agency: Ronsport) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 23 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals. Bengu Arseven (-81) contributed with 11 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Forward Aynur Metin (174-76) replied with 19 points and Canadian power forward Miranda Ayim (191-88, college: Pepperdine) added 5 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for Orduspor. Orduspor's coach gave up on the game allowing to play ten players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Altay Konak: L.Thomas 23+18reb+4ast, B.Arseven 11+5reb+2ast, D.Boz 9+5reb+4ast, N.Bircan Gokdemir 7+8reb+1ast, B.Muezzinler 4+4reb, S.Guclu 3+4reb+1ast Orduspor: A.Metin 19+2reb, S.Karaman 7+4reb+2ast, H.Kayalar 6+1reb+1ast, M.Ayim 5+9reb, M.Talay 2+5reb+1ast, G.Sezer 2+4reb+1ast
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%.
Alexis Hornbuckle signs deal with Mersin - May 22, 2013
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Mersin strengthened their roster for the next season. They agreed on terms of contract with Alexis Hornbuckle (180-G-85, college: Tennessee). The guard is currently in the USA waiting for the WNBA season start with the Phoenix Mercury. She spent the last season in Israel. Alexis Hornbuckle played for Elitzur Holon. Her stats read 18.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.9 steals per game. She earned All-Israeli League Honourable Mention for the second season in a row [read more]
Mersin strengthened their roster for the next season. They agreed on terms of contract with Alexis Hornbuckle (180-G-85, college: Tennessee). The guard is currently in the USA waiting for the WNBA season start with the Phoenix Mercury. She spent the last season in Israel. Alexis Hornbuckle played for Elitzur Holon. Her stats read 18.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 2.9 steals per game. She earned All-Israeli League Honourable Mention for the second season in a row. Alexis Hornbuckle is not new to Turkey. She used to play for Besiktas back in 2008/09 season. Her stats read then 13.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists per game in TKBL.
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