TBL Round 4 (Regular Season): #1 Haremspor is defeated by Gaziantep

Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Haremspor (3-1) on the court of sixth ranked Gaziantep on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Gaziantep 70-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Haremspor. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Scoochie Smith (191-1994, college: Dayton) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 assists and ex-international center Samet Geyik (205-1993) who added 16 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gaziantep have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kipas and Haremspor. Gaziantep is looking forward to face higher ranked Mersin Spor (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Haremspor's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Fenerbahce 2.
Important game to mention about took place in Istanbul. Top-ranked Mersin Spor (3-0) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 8th ranked iLab (2-2) 81-78 on Sunday evening. The winners were led by American power forward Kruize Pinkins (203-1993, college: USF) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and Mike Smith supported him with 16 points and 7 assists. Even 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by point guard Meric Kuntker (193-2003, college: WOSC) did not help to save the game for iLab. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Mersin Spor have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Goztepe and Buyukcekmece. iLab at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Mersin Spor will play against Gaziantep (#4) at home in the next round. iLab's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Buyukcekmece.
Balikesir BBS has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Ankara, where they defeated TED Ankara (1-3) 91-85 on Saturday. Christian Bradford fired 29 points and 5 assists (made all of his sixteen free throws !!!) for the winners. Vitalis Chikoko produced 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Balikesir BBS left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated TED Ankara. It was TED Ankara's third loss in a row. Balikesir BBS will meet league's second-placed Goztepe in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. TED Ankara will play against Kecioren (#14) in Baglum and hope to win that game.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 4: Final Spor won against Darussafaka on the opponent's court 83-75. Fenerbahce 2 unfortunately lost to Cedi Osman in a home game 68-81. Kecioren recorded a loss to Kipas on the road 72-85. Konya BBSK lost to undefeated Buyukcekmece on its own court 63-78. Winless Ormanspor was beaten by Ankaragucu in a road game 84-91.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 38 points (!!!) by Tyler Harris of Ankaragucu.



TED Ankara - Balikesir BBS 85-91:
Balikesir BBS has registered their first victory this season after three consecutive losses. The win is especially important as it came on the road game in Ankara, where they defeated TED Ankara (1-3) 91-85 on Saturday. Balikesir BBS made 22-of-26 free shots (84.6 percent) during the game. American point guard Christian Bradford (185-1995, college: Radford) fired 29 points and 5 assists (made all of his sixteen free throws !!!) for the winners. The other American import forward Jaquan Scott (203-2001, college: UAPB) chipped in 20 points. Bradford is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Balikesir BBS players scored in double figures. Zimbabwean power forward Vitalis Chikoko (208-1991) produced 25 points and 7 rebounds (on 10-of-11 shooting from the field) and guard Ekrem Sancakli (194-2001) added 26 points and 5 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Balikesir BBS left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 5 other teams including defeated TED Ankara. It was TED Ankara's third loss in a row. Balikesir BBS will meet league's second-placed Goztepe in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. TED Ankara will play against Kecioren (#14) in Baglum and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Balikesir BBS: B.Christian 29+4reb+5ast, S.Jaquan 20+3reb+1ast, D.Harun 16+3reb+1ast, G.Ahmet 13+3reb+2ast, K.Cem 6+2ast, G.Emirali 3+2reb+1ast
TED Ankara: E.Sancakli 26+5reb+3ast, V.Chikoko 25+7reb+2ast, G.Yazicioglu 17+4reb+5ast, M.Watson 7+2reb+5ast, B.Genc 6+3reb, B.Erol 3+3reb+4ast

Darussafaka - Final Spor 75-83:
There was a minor upset in Istanbul where 7th ranked Darussafaka (2-2) was defeated by tenth ranked Final Spor (2-2) 83-75 on Sunday. Final Spor looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Point guard Ali Efe Baris (193-2001) fired 34 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 4 assists (on 12-of-15 shooting from the field) for the winners. American point guard Fred Cleveland Jr (178-2001, college: NCCU) chipped in 15 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. American point guard Josh Sharkey (175-1997, college: Samford) produced 28 points and 5 assists and center Ismail Karabilen (206-2001) added 11 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Darussafaka's coach Husnu Eser rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Final Spor moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Darussafaka. Final Spor will meet at home higher ranked Kipas (#5) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Darussafaka's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Cedi Osman.
Top scorers:
Final Spor: E.Ali 34+6reb+4ast, G.Karl 16+6reb, C.Fred 15+5reb+9ast, O.Mithat 6+3reb, H.Gokay 5+9reb+1ast, T.Ahmet 4+4reb+2ast
Darussafaka: J.Sharkey 28+4reb+5ast, K.Ismail 11+8reb+1ast, C.Arda 10+1reb+1ast, E.Ilyem 9+1reb+2ast, T.Resit 8, T.Crews 4+1reb+6ast

Fenerbahce 2 - Cedi Osman 68-81:
There was a surprise result in Istanbul where seventeenth ranked Cedi Osman (1-3) defeated higher ranked Fenerbahce 2 (2-2) 81-68 on Saturday. Cedi Osman looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. American point guard Keshun Sherrill (175-1994, college: Augusta) fired a double-double by scoring 10 points and 10 assists for the winners. Center Ahmet Aydin (205-2007) chipped in 14 points and 7 rebounds. Five Cedi Osman players scored in double figures. American guard Erik Pratt (196-2002, college: Stony Brook) produced 22 points and 4 assists and Demircan Demir (190-2004) added 8 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for lost side. Fenerbahce 2's coach Omer Ugurata rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Cedi Osman left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Fenerbahce 2 dropped to the seventh position with two games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Cedi Osman's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Darussafaka.
Top scorers:
Cedi Osman: N.Josh 15+4reb, A.Ahmet 14+7reb+2ast, S.Omer 13+3reb+1ast, E.Omercan 13+2reb+3ast, S.Keshun 10+3reb+10ast, A.Yagiz 10+3reb+4ast
Fenerbahce 2: E.Pratt 22+3reb+4ast, J.Hamilton 12+9reb, Y.Yigit 10+3reb, D.Demir 8+6reb+7ast, H.Gokcek 6+2reb, Y.Ali 3+1reb

Gaziantep - Haremspor 70-67:
The most surprising game was the first loss of Haremspor (3-1) on the court of sixth ranked Gaziantep on Saturday night. Visitors were edged by Gaziantep 70-67. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Haremspor. Worth to mention a great performance of American guard Scoochie Smith (191-1994, college: Dayton) who helped to win the game recording a double-double by scoring 17 points and 12 assists and ex-international center Samet Geyik (205-1993) who added 16 points and 10 rebounds during the contest. At the losing side Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) responded with a double-double by scoring 14 points and 15 rebounds and American point guard Sam Sessoms (182-1999, college: Coppin St.) scored 25 points. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Gaziantep have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Kipas and Haremspor. Gaziantep is looking forward to face higher ranked Mersin Spor (#3) on the road in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Haremspor's supporters also look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Fenerbahce 2.
Top scorers:
Gaziantep: S.Scoochie 17+3reb+12ast, G.Samet 16+10reb+2ast, T.Emre 12+9reb+2ast, Y.Utku 8+4reb+1ast, C.Cengiz 7+1reb+1ast, C.Mert 5+5reb
Haremspor: S.Sessoms 25+3reb+3ast, A.Gueye 14+15reb+3ast, H.Yapar 9+3reb, O.Yigit 6+1reb+1ast, M.Turen 4+1reb, A.Berke 3+3reb

iLab - Mersin Spor 78-81:
Important game to mention about took place in Istanbul. Top-ranked Mersin Spor (3-0) saved a 3-point victory on the road edging 8th ranked iLab (2-2) 81-78 on Sunday evening. Mersin Spor outrebounded iLab 33-21 including 27 on the defensive glass. Mersin Spor players were unselfish on offense dishing 28 assists. The winners were led by American power forward Kruize Pinkins (203-1993, college: USF) who had that evening a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds and the other American import point guard Mike Smith (180-1997, college: Michigan, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 16 points and 7 assists. Even 23 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists by point guard Meric Kuntker (193-2003, college: WOSC) did not help to save the game for iLab. Guard Eray Akyuz (187-2000) added 13 points for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Mersin Spor have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Goztepe and Buyukcekmece. iLab at the other side dropped to the seventh place with two games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Mersin Spor will play against Gaziantep (#4) at home in the next round. iLab's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Buyukcekmece.
Top scorers:
Mersin Spor: E.Dorukhan 18+4reb+4ast, P.Kruize 18+10reb+3ast, S.Mike 16+4reb+7ast, O.Yesukan 7+3reb+1ast, H.Orhan 6+1reb, S.Kaan 5+2reb+4ast
iLab: M.Kuntker 23+5reb+6ast, A.Eray 13+3reb+2ast, K.Turk 10, J.Tilmon Jr. 8+3reb+2ast, Y.Basaran 7+4ast, C.Turgut 6+5reb

Kipas - Kecioren 85-72:
Not a big story in a game in Kahramanmaras where 11th ranked Kecioren (1-3) was defeated by eighth ranked Kipas (3-1) 85-72 on Saturday. Point guard Burak Gozeneli (190-2000) fired 16 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. American-Nigerian power forward Ike Nweke (201-2000, college: Quinnipiac) chipped in a double-double by scoring 12 points and 11 rebounds. Four Kipas players scored in double figures. American center Eric Buckner (208-1990, college: Georgia St.) produced 20 points and 9 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Kahlil Dukes (183-1995, college: Niagara) added 20 points and 6 assists respectively for lost side. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Kipas have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Gaziantep and Haremspor. Kecioren lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the eleventh position with three games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Kipas will meet Final Spor (#7) in the next round. Kecioren will play against TED Ankara (#15) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kipas: J.Brandon 19+4ast, G.Burak 16+7reb+6ast, N.Ike 12+11reb+2ast, A.Ismet 11+3reb+1ast, O.Arda 8+3reb+2ast, C.Deniz 6+3reb+2ast
Kecioren: K.Dukes 20+1reb+6ast, E.Buckner 20+9reb+1ast, T.Oguzhan 11+4reb+2ast, I.Zahid 7+3reb+2ast, H.Avci 6+1reb+2ast, B.Isik 6+8reb

Konya BBSK - Buyukcekmece 63-78:
Everything went according to plan when top-ranked Buyukcekmece (3-0) beat on the road 11th ranked Konya BBSK (1-3) 78-63 on Sunday. Buyukcekmece outrebounded Konya BBSK 44-23 including a 28-17 advantage in defensive rebounds. American power forward Julien Ducree (206-1997, college: Utah Tech) fired a double-double by scoring 27 points and 14 rebounds for the winners. The other American import point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) chipped in 19 points and 8 assists. British guard Jalen Ray (188-1999, college: Hofstra) produced 13 points and 7 assists and naturalized Canadian guard Okay Djamgouz (196-2001, college: Maine) added 11 points respectively for lost side. Buyukcekmece have a solid three-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Goztepe and Mersin Spor. Konya BBSK lost third consecutive game. They keep the eleventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Buyukcekmece's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul iLab.
Top scorers:
Buyukcekmece: D.Julien 27+14reb+2ast, B.Jordan 19+4reb+8ast, B.Mustafa 12+4reb+3ast, O.Kerem 9+3reb+3ast, B.Ogulcan 9+3reb+2ast, E.Cenker 2+7reb
Konya BBSK: J.Ray 13+2reb+7ast, D.Okay 11+2reb+1ast, J.Hemphill 9+3reb, C.Ivedi 7+5reb, A.Erdek 6, C.Yigit 6+3reb

Ankaragucu - Ormanspor 91-84:
We cannot really consider it an upset in the game between close teams when bottom-ranked Ormanspor (0-3) was defeated on the road by seventeenth ranked Ankaragucu (1-3) 91-84 on Saturday. Ankaragucu made 19-of-25 free shots (76.0 percent) during the game. American point guard Tyler Harris (175-1998, college: S.Florida, agency: Octagon Europe) fired 38 points (!!!) for the winners. Georgian-American point guard Jacob Pullen (183-1989, college: Kansas St., agency: AltusBasket) chipped in 15 points and 6 assists. American point guard Diante Watkins (175-1990, college: RMU) produced a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists and his fellow American import Tobin Carberry (192-1991, college: LIU Post) added 20 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. Four Ormanspor players scored in double figures. Ormanspor's coach Ceyhun Cabadak rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Ankaragucu left bottom position moving up to eleventh place, which they share with 5 other teams. It was Ormanspor's third loss in a row. They still close the standings with three games lost. Ankaragucu will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Ormanspor will play against Konya BBSK (#11) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Ankaragucu: H.Tyler 38+3reb+1ast, P.Jacob 15+6ast, P.Ibrahim 9+9reb+2ast, I.Hotamis 8+5reb+3ast, T.Ramazan 7+7reb+4ast, S.Bora 6+1reb+1ast
Ormanspor: T.Carberry 20+4reb+4ast, D.Watkins 19+2reb+11ast, G.Ural 13+3reb, T.Birer 11+11reb+2ast, K.Tarla 5+1reb+1ast, A.Genc 5+2ast