TBL Round 3 (Regular Season): Goztepe keeps a leadership position

There were just three rounds played in Regular Season of TBL and we can clearly see which teams will fight for top positions and which will try to avoid bottom places. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Goztepe smashed TED Ankara in Izmir 85-64. Goztepe had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for American center Jamari Traylor (203-1992, college: Kansas) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American-Central African guard Isaiah Washington (185-1998, college: LBSU) contributed with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) answered with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists for TED Ankara. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. TED Ankara will play next round against Balikesir BBS trying to get back on the winning streak. Goztepe will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Fenerbahce 2 (2-1) recorded a loss in Bursa. Visitors were edged by Final Spor (1-2) 75-74. It was a great evening for guard Gokay Hacioglu (208-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. Tayfun Erulku helped adding 15 points and 6 assists. The best for the losing side was American center Justyn Hamilton (211-1999, college: Kent St.) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds. Fenerbahce 2's coach Omer Ugurata tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Final Spor will play against Darussafaka (#5) in Istanbul in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fenerbahce 2's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Cedi Osman.
A very close game took place in Istanbul between Haremspor and iLab. Haremspor (3-0) got a very close home victory over iLab (2-1). Haremspor managed to escape with a 1-point win 82-81 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Sam Sessoms who led the winners and scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Meric Kuntker came up with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for iLab in the defeat. Haremspor will meet Gaziantep (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. iLab will play against Mersin Spor and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Kipas beat Balikesir BBS on the road 79-69. Buyukcekmece won against Ankaragucu on its own court 89-77. Gaziantep outscored Cedi Osman in a road game 84-62. Kecioren recorded a loss to Darussafaka at home 83-91. Konya BBSK lost to undefeated Mersin Spor on the opponent's court 82-87.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds by Kruize Pinkins of Mersin Spor.



Balikesir BBS - Kipas 69-79:
No shocking result in a game when Kipas (2-1) beat on the road Balikesir BBS (0-3) 79-69 on Sunday. Kipas shot 27 for 42 from the free-throw line, while Balikesir BBS only scored eleven points from the stripe. They outrebounded Balikesir BBS 40-28 including 16 on the offensive glass. Kipas looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for Batin Tuna (198-2003) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 18 rebounds. American-Nigerian power forward Ike Nweke (201-2000, college: Quinnipiac) accounted for 21 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. American point guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford) came up with 22 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) and forward Emirali Gokturk (203-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for Balikesir BBS in the defeat. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Kipas will meet at home Kecioren (#11) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Balikesir BBS will play against TED Ankara (#13) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Kipas: N.Ike 21+8reb+1ast, J.Brandon 16+2ast, T.Batin 13+18reb+3ast, A.Ismet 8+2reb+1ast, K.Cekici 7+5reb+6ast, O.Arda 6+1reb
Balikesir BBS: C.Bradford 22+4reb+6ast, E.Gokturk 16+7reb, U.Ertan 10+1reb, H.Dogan 9+2ast, O.Atun 5+6reb+5ast, M.Kircali 3+1reb

Buyukcekmece - Ankaragucu 89-77:
Very expected game when Ankaragucu (0-3) lost to Buyukcekmece (2-0) in Istanbul 77-89 on Saturday. Buyukcekmece made 18-of-21 free shots (85.7 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) who led the winners and scored 25 points, 9 assists and 4 steals (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Ogulcan Baykan (196-1996) accounted for 13 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. Five Buyukcekmece players scored in double figures. Georgian-American point guard Jacob Pullen (183-1989, college: Kansas St., agency: AltusBasket) came up with 25 points and point guard Bora Satir (190-2002) added 18 points respectively for Ankaragucu in the defeat. Buyukcekmece will meet Konya BBSK (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Ankaragucu's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Ankara Ormanspor.
Top scorers:
Buyukcekmece: B.Jordan 25+4reb+9ast, B.Ogulcan 13+7reb, A.Kemal 12+1reb+1ast, B.Mustafa 11+5reb+1ast, D.Julien 10+4reb+1ast, E.Cenker 10+8reb+2ast
Ankaragucu: J.Pullen 25+2reb+3ast, B.Satir 18+1reb+3ast, H.Inanc 9+4reb+1ast, R.Tekin 8+8reb+4ast, I.Pinarer 6+3reb+2ast, T.Kay 5+3reb

Cedi Osman - Gaziantep 62-84:
Rather predictable result when Gaziantep (2-1) rolled over Cedi Osman (0-3) in Istanbul 84-62 on Saturday. It was an exceptional evening for the former international center Samet Geyik (205-1993) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Ibrahim Yilmaz (192-2005) accounted for 19 points (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) for the winning side. American point guard Keshun Sherrill (175-1994, college: Augusta) came up with 22 points and 5 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and Nigerian-American center Josh Nzeakor (203-1997, college: Lamar, agency: G.A.M.E) added 9 points and 10 rebounds respectively for Cedi Osman in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Gaziantep will meet at home Haremspor in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Cedi Osman's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Fenerbahce 2.
Top scorers:
Gaziantep: Y.Ibrahim 19+1reb+3ast, G.Samet 14+12reb+2ast, C.Mert 13+2ast, C.Cengiz 11+2reb+4ast, S.Scoochie 8+5reb+4ast, Y.Utku 8+5reb
Cedi Osman: K.Sherrill 22+4reb+5ast, J.Nzeakor 9+10reb, A.Aydin 7+8reb+1ast, O.Engin 6+4reb+1ast, D.Ozturk 5+4reb+1ast, Y.Aksu 4+2ast

Final Spor - Fenerbahce 2 75-74:
Fenerbahce 2 (2-1) recorded a loss in Bursa. Visitors were edged by Final Spor (1-2) 75-74. It was a great evening for guard Gokay Hacioglu (208-2002) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points. Tayfun Erulku (192-1994) helped adding 15 points and 6 assists. Four Final Spor players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American center Justyn Hamilton (211-1999, college: Kent St.) with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds and the other American import guard Erik Pratt (196-2002, college: Stony Brook) scored 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Fenerbahce 2's coach Omer Ugurata tried various players' combinations and tested in total eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Final Spor will play against Darussafaka (#5) in Istanbul in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fenerbahce 2's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Cedi Osman.
Top scorers:
Final Spor: H.Gokay 18+4reb+1ast, E.Tayfun 15+1reb+6ast, O.Can 13+4reb+1ast, E.Ali 12+7reb+1ast, C.Fred 6+2reb+9ast, T.Ahmet 6+9reb+1ast
Fenerbahce 2: D.Demir 16+4reb+4ast, E.Pratt 13+6reb+6ast, J.Hamilton 13+12reb+1ast, A.Ozbek 9+5reb+1ast, S.Omer 8, H.Gokcek 7+6reb+2ast

Goztepe - TED Ankara 85-64:
Goztepe smashed TED Ankara in Izmir 85-64. Goztepe had a 35-24 advantage in offensive rebounds. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a good game for American center Jamari Traylor (203-1992, college: Kansas) who led his team to a victory with 22 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field). American-Central African guard Isaiah Washington (185-1998, college: LBSU) contributed with 17 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) answered with 24 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists and center Eren Karakaya (208-2006, college: SJSU) added 5 points and 9 rebounds in the effort for TED Ankara. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. TED Ankara will play next round against Balikesir BBS trying to get back on the winning streak. Goztepe will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Goztepe: T.Jamari 22+7reb+1ast, W.Isaiah 17+5reb+4ast, C.Ahmet 13+3reb+1ast, B.Ragip 6+5reb, S.Emir 6+3ast, B.Eray 6+3reb+2ast
TED Ankara: M.Watson 24+8reb+6ast, C.Ercan 8+2reb, A.Tan 6+2reb, E.Karakaya 5+9reb, F.Ayca 5+1reb+2ast, G.Yazicioglu 5+4reb

Haremspor - iLab 82-81:
A very close game took place in Istanbul between Haremspor and iLab. Haremspor (3-0) got a very close home victory over iLab (2-1). Haremspor managed to escape with a 1-point win 82-81 on Saturday evening. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Sam Sessoms (182-1999, college: Coppin St.) who led the winners and scored 18 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) accounted for 18 points and 8 rebounds for the winning side. point guard Meric Kuntker (193-2003, college: WOSC) came up with 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and American center Jeremiah Tilmon Jr (208-1998, college: Missouri) added 17 points and 6 rebounds respectively for iLab in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Haremspor will meet Gaziantep (#7) on the road in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. iLab will play against Mersin Spor and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Haremspor: S.Sam 18+5reb+7ast, G.Abdoulaye 18+8reb+2ast, H.Cavit 11+3reb+1ast, Y.Hakan 10+5reb+2ast, T.Metin 6+8reb+1ast, S.Atakan 5+6reb
iLab: M.Kuntker 18+6reb+4ast, J.Tilmon Jr. 17+6reb+1ast, S.Moody 15+2reb+2ast, C.Dalgali 12+8reb+3ast, A.Eray 6+2reb+4ast, U.Cardak 6

Kecioren - Darussafaka 83-91:
But Kecioren was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Istanbul 91-83 on Saturday night. Strangely Kecioren outrebounded Darussafaka 35-22 including 25 on the defensive glass. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Josh Sharkey (175-1997, college: Samford) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 5 steals. Forward Mert Sert (198-1996, college: UMass Dartmouth) accounted for 18 points and 5 rebounds for the winning side. Five Darussafaka players scored in double figures. American center Eric Buckner (208-1990, college: Georgia St.) came up with 21 points and 8 rebounds and Zahid Isaoglu (-2000) added 22 points respectively for Kecioren in the defeat. Kecioren's coach Mustafa Akayin let to play twelve players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Darussafaka will meet at home Final Spor (#10) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Kecioren will play against Kipas in Kahramanmaras and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Darussafaka: S.Mert 18+5reb+2ast, A.Ege 16+3reb+3ast, S.Josh 16+5reb+10ast, I.Karabilen 13+4reb+2ast, I.Eren 12+3reb+2ast, E.Ahmet 9+1reb
Kecioren: I.Zahid 22+4reb+2ast, E.Buckner 21+8reb+1ast, K.Dukes 14+2reb+5ast, G.Oktay 8+3reb+2ast, H.Avci 4+2reb, T.Oguzhan 4+3reb+2ast

Mersin Spor - Konya BBSK 87-82:
Everything went according to plan when Mersin Spor (2-0) defeated at home Konya BBSK (1-2) 87-82 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. Mersin Spor dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Konya BBSK's 30. They outrebounded Konya BBSK 47-32 including 19 on the offensive glass. Mersin Spor looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American power forward Kruize Pinkins (203-1993, college: USF) who led the winners and scored 33 points (!!!) and 7 rebounds. Center Troy Sav (206-1998, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 20 points and 14 rebounds for the winning side. British guard Jalen Ray (188-1999, college: Hofstra) came up with 15 points and 6 assists and forward Cengizhan Ivedi (195-1999) added 16 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Konya BBSK in the defeat. Five Konya BBSK players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Mersin Spor will meet iLab (#8) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Konya BBSK will play against Buyukcekmece and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Mersin Spor: P.Kruize 33+7reb+2ast, S.Troy 20+14reb+1ast, S.Mike 13+5reb+9ast, T.Arca 6+2reb+4ast, E.Dorukhan 6+1ast, H.Orhan 5+4reb+1ast
Konya BBSK: J.Hemphill 19+4reb+1ast, C.Yigit 16+8reb, C.Ivedi 16+8reb+1ast, J.Ray 15+4reb+6ast, E.Bayraktar 11+2reb+6ast, A.Erdek 5+2ast