Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Awards 2020 - May 15, 2020
Player of the Year: Trae Golden (189-PG-91) of Bahcesehir Guard of the Year: Trae Golden (189-PG-91) of Bahcesehir Forward of the Year: Greg Whittington (205-F-93) of Galatasaray Center of the Year: Devin Williams (206-C-94) of Tofas Defensive Player of the Year: Moustapha Fall (218-C-92) of Turk Telekom Domestic Player of the Year: Metecan Birsen (208-F-95) of Pinar Karsiyaka Import Player of the Year: Trae Golden (189-PG-91) of Bahcesehir Coach of the Year: Ufuk Sarica of Pinar Karsiyaka
All Leagues are cancelled in Turkey - May 11, 2020
Turkish Basketball Federation held the meeting today to decide on the future of 19/20 season. Taking into account the current epidemiological situation in the country the decision has been made to cancel all Leagues effective immediately. There will be no champions named in any of the League. Also no relegation or promotions will be made. Anadolu Efes were atop of the ladder at 21-2 record at the moment of suspension. Petkim and Fethiye shared the top position in TBL at 19-5 record.
Fenerbahce conquer Cup title in Ankara - Feb 16, 2020
Darussafaka - Fenerbahce 71:74
Fenerbahce conquer Cup title in Ankara defeating Darussafaka 74-71. Fenerbahce had a slow, but confident start as they took a 13-11 lead, while Darussafaka tied it all at the halftime. The latter also grabbed the lead with 10 minutes, to go, however could not win the game. Fenerbahce needed a final 27-23 push to seal the trophy. Luigi Datome (203-F-87), Nando De Colo (196-G-87) and Kostas Sloukas (197-PG-90) posted 15 points each for the winners. Johnny Hamilton (213-C-94, college: UT Arlington) replied with 20 points in defeat and Bonzie Colson Jr. (198-F-96, college: Notre Dame) as well as Dogus Ozdemiroglu (191-PG-96) had 13 each. Darussafaka overcame earlier Galatasaray 85:71 in the semifinal game, while Fenerbahce pip Turk Telekom 83-81.
Anadolu Efes win Turkish Basketball Presidential Cup - Sep 27, 2019
Istanbul-based basketball club Anadolu Efes won the Turkish Basketball Presidential Cup, beating city rivals Fenerbahce Beko 79-74 on Sept. 26. Anadolu Efes' Croatian forward Krunoslav Simon (197-F/G-85) was on fire against Fenerbahce Beko as he scored 22 points in the final held in southeastern Turkish province of Gaziantep. Simon had 100% three point field goal, scoring all his six three point shots. Simon's Serbian teammate Vasilije Micic (196-G-94, agency: BeoBasket) produced 16 points. Micic also made nine assists. Anadolu Efes' U.S. center Bryant Dunston had 15 points. Another U.S. player of Anadolu Efes, Alec Peters (206-F-95, college: Valpo) scored 12 points. Peters had eight rebounds as well. Fenerbahce Beko's U.S. forward Derrick Williams (203-PF-91, college: Arizona) produced 16 points. Serbian small forward of Fenerbahce Beko Nikola Kalinic (202-F-91) scored 13 points against Anadolu Efes. Fenerbahce Beko captain Melih Mahmutolu tallied 11 points. The French star of Fenerbahce Beko, Nando De Colo (196-G-87) had a poor performance in the final, scoring only four points. De Colo produced five assists but had five turnovers. Simon was named the player of the final at Karatas Sahinbey Dome. Anadolu Efes star Shane Larkin (180-PG-92, college: Miami, FL) didn't play in Gaziantep due to injury problem. In the cup ceremony after the match, Anadolu Efes captain Dogus Balbay (185-PG-89, college: Texas) lifted the trophy. Fenerbahce Beko returned to Istanbul with silver medal. Anadolu Efes, formerly known as Efes Pilsen, won this title for 12 times, in 1986, 1992, 1993,1996, 1998, 2000, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2015, 2018 and 2019. Fenerbahce Beko are seven-time winners of the Turkish Basketball Presidential Cup. The Yellow Canaries last won this title in 2017. Courtesy of: hurriyetdailynews.com
Red Team outscore White Team in 2020 All Star Game - Jan 19, 2020
Red Team - White Team 144-126
Sinan Erdem Sports Arena hosted 2020 ING All-Star Game tonight. Red Team outgunned White Team in a high-scoring affair. Archie Goodwin (196-G-94, college: Kentucky, agency: Inception Sports) produced 33 points to pace the winners. He was named the MVP. White Team led by 10 points after the opening frame 39:29. But Red Team took over in the next period. They spurred ahead to ensure a 76:68 halftime lead. Red selection entered the fourth stanza up by 10 points 105:95. They extended the lead in the final quarter and raced to the victory. Zach Auguste (208-C-93, college: Notre Dame, agency: Pensack Sports) notched 21 points, while Emanuel Terry (206-C-96, college: Lincoln Memorial) added 18 points in the win. Nando De Colo (196-G-87) answered with 22 points for White Team. Drew Crawford (196-G-90, college: Northwestern) topscored with 23 points in the loss. Onuralp Bitim (196-SG-99) celebrated victory in the Slam Dunk Contest, while Melih Mahmutoglu (193-SG-90) earned Three-Point Shootout Contest.
