Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League Awards 2016 - Jun 20, 2016
Eurobasket.com All-Turkish League 1st Team 2016
Dixon
Heurtel
Moerman
Udoh
Lasme
Finals MVP: Luigi Datome (203-F-87) of Fener.Ulker Player of the Year: Adrien Moerman (202-PF-88) of Banvit BK Guard of the Year: Bobby Dixon (178-PG-83) of Fener.Ulker Forward of the Year: Adrien Moerman (202-PF-88) of Banvit BK Center of the Year: Stephane Lasme (203-C-82) of Galatasaray Defensive Player of the Year: Ekpe Udoh (208-F/C-87) of Fener.Ulker Domestic Player of the Year: Sinan Guler (192-SG-83) of Galatasaray Import Player of the Year: Adrien Moerman (202-PF-88) of Banvit BK Bosman Player of the Year: Bogdan Bogdanovic (198-G/F-92) of Fener.Ulker Coach of the Year: Zeljko Obradovic of Fener.Ulker
All-Domestic Players Team
PG: Bobby Dixon (178-PG-83) of Fener.Ulker
PG: Mehmet Yagmur (188-PG-87) of Darussafaka
SG: Sinan Guler (192-SG-83) of Galatasaray
F: Cedi Osman (204-F-95) of Anadolu Efes
F/C: Semih Erden (211-F/C-86) of Darussafaka
Fenerbahce claimed BSL title. They breezed past Anadolu Efes in the sixth game of the championship series to clinch 4-2 victory. The game was mostly controlled by Fenerbahce Ulker. Anadolu Efes managed to win fourth quarter 27-13. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Fenerbahce Ulker dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Anadolu Efes' 24 and made 24-of-28 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. 25 personal fouls committed by Anadolu Efes helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. The best player for the winners was Nigerian power forward Ekpe Udoh (208-87, college: Baylor) who had a double-double by scoring 13 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Serbian swingman Bogdan Bogdanovic (198-92) chipped in 16 points and 7 rebounds. Five Fenerbahce Ulker players scored in double figures. Luigi Datome (203-F-87) produced 20 points and was named the Finals MVP. At the other side the best for losing team was American Jon Diebler (198-88, college: Ohio St.) who recorded 18 points and international forward Cedi Osman (204-95) added 14 points respectively. Anadolu Efes' coach gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. Top scorers: Fener.Ulker: L.Datome 20+5reb, B.Bogdanovic 16+7reb+3ast, K.Sloukas 13+5ast, E.Udoh 13+10reb+6ast, J.Vesely 12+4reb+2ast, B.Dixon 10+4reb+2ast Anadolu Efes: J.Diebler 18+3reb+2ast, C.Osman 14+2ast, B.Dunston 8+7reb+1ast, D.Balbay 8+2reb+6ast, T.Heurtel 7+3reb+5ast, J.Granger 4+3reb+1ast
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Fenerbahce nip Darussafaka to conquer Cup title - Feb 21, 2016
Fenerbahce - Darussafaka 67:65
Fenerbahce conquered the Cup title. They held off Darussafaka in the Final today. Bogdan Bogdanovic (198-G/F-92) was pivotal with 21 points for the winners. Fenerbahce dropped 21 points in the opening frame to gain a 3-point lead. They stayed ahead throughout the second period. Fenerbahce recorded a 38:32 halftime lead. The teams traded baskets throughout the third term. Fenerbahce arrived at the final intermission up by six points 56:50. Darussafaka narrowed the deficit in the final frame but could not overcome the gap and had to surrender at the end. Jan Vesely (213-C/F-90) posted 14 points and 9 rebounds, while Bobby Dixon (178-PG-83, college: Troy, agency: Beo Basket) and Luigi Datome (203-F-87) finished with 8 points each for Fenerbahce. Manuchar Markoishvili (197-SF-86) responded with 16 points for Darussafaka. Scottie Wilbekin (188-G-92, college: Florida) had 15 points in the loss.
Anadolu Efes nip Karsiyaka for President's Cup trophy - Oct 7, 2015
Anadolu Efes - Karsiyaka 76:74
Anadolu Efes clinched the President's Cup title. They narrowly edged Karsiyaka for the trophy. Birkan Batuk (196-SG-90, agency: Octagon) posted 18 points to lead the winners. Anadolu Efes reeled off to a very strong start. They opened a 26:12 lead after ten minutes. But Karsiyaka narrowed the gap in the second period. They pulled within 7 points at halftime 30:37. The champions pulled within a single point at the final term 53:54. However Anadolu Efes withheld the challenge. Bryant Dunston (203-C-86, agency: Excel Sports Mngm) came up with key buckets late in regulation to win the game. Jayson Granger (188-G-89, agency: You First) provided 17 points, while Bryant Dunston added 16 points and 8 rebounds in the victory. Justin Carter (193-G/F-87, college: Creighton, agency: Pensack Sports) responded with 26 points for Karsiyaka. Kenny Gabriel (209-PF-89, college: Auburn, agency: Above the Rim Management) had 11 points and 10 rebounds in the loss.
Team Asia celebrate victory in 2016 All-Star Game - Jan 24, 2016
Team Asia - Team Europe 156:136
Team Asia clinched victory in the Spor Toto 2016 All-Star Game. The spectacular event was held at the Ulker Sports Arena in Istanbul. Kenny Gabriel (209-PF-89, college: Auburn) scored 34 points and was trumped the MVP. Team Europe gained a 42:37 lead after the first period. They extended the margin in the second quarter. Team Europe enjoyed an 84:69 lead at the interval. Team Asia stepped on the gas in the third term. They spurred ahead to gain a 118:108 advantage. Team Asia maintained the lead throughout the final period and celebrated the win. Tony Crocker (200-SF-87, college: Oklahoma) provided 32 points, while Khem Birch (208-C-92, college: UNLV) added 16 points for the winners. Scottie Wilbekin (188-G-92, college: Florida) responded with 23 points for Team Europe. Maciej Lampe (211-C/F-85) provided 21 points and 8 boards in the loss. Melih Mahmutoglu (193-G-90) claimed the Three-Point Shootout Contest title. Furkan Korkmaz (197-SG-97) earned victory in the Slam Dunk Contest.
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