The league changed its name from Spor TOTO Basketbol Super Ligi to ING Basketbol Super Ligi (BSL) in 2018 The league changed its name from ING Basketbol Super Ligi to Tahincioglu Basketbol Super Ligi in 2019
Anadolu Efes are the new BSL champions. They dethroned Fenerbahce beating them in the decisive seventh game of the championship series. The hosts trailed by 2 points after first quarter, but they stormed back to get the 7-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 89-74. Anadolu Efes made 21-of-21 free shots (100 percent !!!) during the game. It was a great evening for American point guard Shane Larkin (180-92, college: Miami, FL) who led his team to a victory scoring 38 points (!!!) and 4 assists (made all of his thirteen free throws !!!). Serbian point guard Vasilije Micic (196-94, agency: BeoBasket) helped adding 20 points and 4 assists. At the losing side Greek point guard Kostas Sloukas (197-90) responded with 21 points and 6 assists and Serbian forward Nikola Kalinic (202-91) scored 19 points. Four Fenerbahce players scored in double figures. Top scorers: Anadolu Efes: S.Larkin 38+3reb+4ast, V.Micic 20+3reb+4ast, S.Sanli 10+2reb, K.Simon 9+7reb+1ast, A.Moerman 8+6reb+1ast, B.Dunston 4+4reb+3ast Fenerbahce: K.Sloukas 21+4reb+6ast, N.Kalinic 19+3reb+3ast, M.Guduric 11+3reb+1ast, N.Melli 10+6reb+3ast, B.Dixon 5+3reb+2ast, L.Datome 3+2reb+1ast
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Fenerbahce claim 2018/19 Cup title, Datome MVP - Feb 17, 2019
Fenerbahce - Anadolu Efes 80-70
Fenerbahce clinched 2018/19 Cup title. In the Final game they edged Anadolu Efes 80-70 in a packed Ankara gym. Trailing 16-20 at the end of the first period, Fenerbahce took control of the game in the second frame and enjoyed a 39-34 half-time advantage. Fenerbahce led 4 points after three quarters and increased to 6 more in the last stanza. Luigi Datome (203-F-87) and Konstantinos Sloukas (197-PG-90) paced their squad with 22 and 19 points each, while Melih Mahmutoglu (193-SG-90) added 10 points. Adrien Moerman (202-PF-88) replied with 18 in a loss, whilst Vasilije Micic (196-PG-94, agency: BeoBasket) brought 16. Bryant Dunston (203-C-86) nailed 15 and Krunoslav Simon (197-F/G-85) ended up with 11.
Anadolu Efes clam President's Cup title in Ankara - Oct 3, 2018
Fenerbahce - Anadolu Efes 62-65
Anadolu Efes clam SuperCup title in Ankara. They overcame rivals Fenerbahce 65-62 in a tough game. Anadolu Efes grabbed a narrow 17-15 lead after ten minutes, while Fenerbahce scored the same number of points in the second frame to take a 2-point lead at the halftime. The third quarter was decisive in the game as Anadolu Efes surged a 16-6 run to seal the win. Konstantinos Sloukas (197-PG-90) scored 5 in a row for 58-62, while Dunston increased to 6 points. Konstantinos Sloukas once again was perfect from the free throw line to cut it to 60-64 with his team and then Muhammed netted two for 62-64. BEAUBOIS went on a free throw line to bring the winners the final victory. Adrien Moerman (202-PF-88) and Dogus Balbay (185-PG-89, college: Texas) top-scored for the winners with 13 points each, while Krunoslav Simon (197-F/G-85) added 11. Konstantinos Sloukas replied with 24 in a loss and Ahmet Duveroglu brought 10.
Asia posts 147-146 win over Europe in All Star Game - Jan 20, 2019
Europe - Asia 146-147
Asia posts 147-146 win over Europe in All Star game. Kenny Gabriel (209-PF-89, college: Auburn) erupted with 44 points to be named MVP of the game. Shaq Mckissic poured in 21, whilst Sylven Landersberg notched 19. Adrien Moerman (202-PF-88) had a great night for Europe as he collected 34 points. Devin Williams (206-C-94, college: W.Virginia) posted 24, while Kartal Ozmizrak (189-PG-95, agency: BeoBasket) ended up with 14.
Turkish League All-Star Game 2019 Participants - Jan 22, 2019
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