TBL Round 6 (Regular Season): Gaziantep defeats Buyukcekmece

The round was exceptionally exciting as three games ended with a tiny margin. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most surprising game was the first loss of Buyukcekmece (4-1) on the court of sixth ranked Gaziantep on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Gaziantep 90-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Buyukcekmece. Gaziantep dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Buyukcekmece's 30 and made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Buyukcekmece 52-23 including a 37-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for Jarmar Gulley (196-1991, college: Missouri St.) who led his team to a victory with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Guard Scoochie Smith (191-1994, college: Dayton) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners. Gaziantep's coach Sinan Celik used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) replied with 21 points and 7 assists for Buyukcekmece. Gaziantep maintains sixth position with 4-2 record. Buyukcekmece at the other side dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. They share the position with Goztepe. Gaziantep are looking forward to face Ormanspor (#15) in Ankara in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Buyukcekmece'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 Ankara. Thirteenth ranked Ankaragucu (2-3) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Goztepe (4-1) 88-86 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Goztepe. Georgian-American point guard Jacob Pullen (183-1989, college: Kansas St., agency: AltusBasket) scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and Tyler Harris chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Ankaragucu's coach Mustafa Aydanarig allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American-Central African guard Isaiah Washington (185-1998, college: LBSU) with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Ankaragucu moved-up to ninth place. Goztepe at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with Buyukcekmece. Ankaragucu will play against Konya BBSK (#16) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Goztepe will play against Kecioren (#17) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Istanbul between iLab and Ormanspor. Seventh ranked iLab (3-3) got a very close home victory over 14th ranked Ormanspor (1-4). iLab managed to escape with a 2-point win 93-91 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. Cihat Dalgali notched 26 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort. iLab's coach Murat Yilmaz used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 24 points and 7 assists by Diante Watkins did not help to save the game for Ormanspor. iLab maintains seventh position with 3-3 record, which they share with Final Spor. Loser Ormanspor dropped to the fifteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with Konya BBSK. iLab's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul .

There were no big surprises in other games of round 6: Final Spor beat TED Ankara on the road 77-75. Balikesir BBS won against Kecioren on its own court 94-92. Haremspor outscored Darussafaka in Istanbul 79-47. Fenerbahce 2 lost to undefeated Mersin Spor at home 77-85. Cedi Osman was crushed by Kipas on the opponent's court 82-114.



TED Ankara - Final Spor 75-77:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both ninth ranked Final Spor and 8th ranked TED Ankara had identical 2-3 record. But TED Ankara was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Bursa 77-75 on Saturday night. Final Spor forced 19 TED Ankara turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American forward Karl Gamble II (206-1996, college: MTSU, agency: Players Group) notched a double-double by scoring 10 points and 11 rebounds to lead the effort and the other American import point guard Fred Cleveland Jr (178-2001, college: NCCU) supported him with 13 points and 8 assists. Even a double-double of 16 points and 11 assists by American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) did not help to save the game for TED Ankara. Zimbabwean power forward Vitalis Chikoko (208-1991) added 19 points and 5 rebounds. Four Final Spor and five TED Ankara players scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Final Spor (3-3) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with iLab. Loser TED Ankara dropped to the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Final Spor will meet at home Balikesir BBS (#12) in the next round where they are favorite. TED Ankara will play against Cedi Osman in Istanbul and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Final Spor: A.Kaya 17+2reb+2ast, C.Fred 13+1reb+8ast, T.Ahmet 12+4reb+1ast, G.Karl 10+11reb+2ast, H.Gokay 9+3reb, E.Ali 7+2reb+2ast
TED Ankara: V.Chikoko 19+5reb+3ast, M.Watson 16+4reb+11ast, B.Genc 10+8reb+2ast, F.Ayca 10+3reb+2ast, A.Tan 10+4reb, E.Sancakli 5+5reb

Balikesir BBS - Kecioren 94-92:
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked Balikesir BBS and 16th ranked Kecioren had identical 1-4 record. This time Balikesir BBS used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Baglum 94-92 on Sunday night. Balikesir BBS looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists. American forward Jaquan Scott (203-2001, college: UAPB) notched 18 points and 8 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Cem Kucukozkan (193-2005) supported him with 19 points and 6 assists. Four Balikesir BBS players scored in double figures. Even 22 points and 8 assists by American guard Kahlil Dukes (183-1995, college: Niagara) did not help to save the game for Kecioren. Zahid Isaoglu (-2000) added 24 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Balikesir BBS (2-4) moved-up to tenth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Kecioren lost fifth consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the bottom position with five games lost. Balikesir BBS will meet higher ranked Final Spor (#8) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kecioren will play against Goztepe (#5) in Izmir and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Balikesir BBS: D.Harun 20+4reb, K.Cem 19+4reb+6ast, S.Jaquan 18+8reb+3ast, B.Christian 13+5reb+9ast, G.Emirali 9+3reb+1ast, A.Onder 8+2reb+3ast
Kecioren: I.Zahid 24+5reb+1ast, K.Dukes 22+3reb+8ast, A.Birkeser 12+9reb+1ast, H.Avci 9+2ast, E.Buckner 7+7reb+1ast, G.Oktay 6+1reb+1ast

Darussafaka - Haremspor 47-79:
Very predictable result when fifth ranked Haremspor (5-1) rolled over 10th ranked Darussafaka (2-4) in Istanbul 79-47 on Sunday. Haremspor outrebounded Darussafaka 41-22 including a 35-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. American point guard Sam Sessoms (182-1999, college: Coppin St.) notched 21 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the effort and Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) supported him with 22 points and 8 rebounds (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). Even 10 points by forward Mert Sert (198-1996, college: UMass Dartmouth) did not help to save the game for Darussafaka. American point guard TreVion Crews (183-1996, college: Bethel, IN) added 7 points. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Haremspor moved-up to second place, which they share with Kipas. Darussafaka lost third consecutive game. They keep the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Haremspor will meet at home Kipas (#3) in the next round, which may be the game of the day. Darussafaka will play against the league's leader Mersin Spor (#1) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Haremspor: G.Abdoulaye 22+8reb+1ast, S.Sam 21+7reb+4ast, T.Metin 10+2reb+4ast, O.Ege 8+3ast, H.Cavit 7+5reb+5ast, B.Aygunduz 5+3reb+1ast
Darussafaka: M.Sert 10+3reb+1ast, T.Crews 7+3reb+2ast, A.Ene 6+1reb, E.Ilyem 6+4reb+2ast, J.Sharkey 5+1ast, E.Eskinazi 4+2reb+3ast

Fenerbahce 2 - Mersin Spor 77-85:
Not a big story in a game when 11th ranked Fenerbahce 2 (2-4) lost to top-ranked Mersin Spor (5-0) in Istanbul 77-85 on Sunday. Mersin Spor dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Fenerbahce 2's 30. They outrebounded Fenerbahce 2 37-24 including a 30-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. American point guard Mike Smith (180-1997, college: Michigan, agency: Octagon Europe) notched 21 points and 5 assists to lead the effort and center Troy Sav (206-1998, agency: Octagon Europe) supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Mersin Spor's coach Burak Goren used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 20 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists by American guard Erik Pratt (196-2002, college: Stony Brook) did not help to save the game for Fenerbahce 2. Demircan Demir (190-2004) added 17 points and 4 assists. Four Mersin Spor and five Fenerbahce 2 players scored in double figures. Mersin Spor have an impressive five-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader. Fenerbahce 2 lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the tenth place with four games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Mersin Spor will meet at home Darussafaka (#14) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fenerbahce 2'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: S.Mike 21+2reb+5ast, S.Troy 16+10reb, E.Dorukhan 11+3reb+2ast, P.Kruize 11+13reb+1ast, O.Yesukan 10+1reb, T.Arca 5+1reb+7ast
Fenerbahce 2: E.Pratt 20+8reb+4ast, D.Demir 17+2reb+4ast, A.Ozbek 14+1reb+3ast, E.Deniz 12+9reb, E.Bartu 10+2ast, H.Gokcek 2+1reb

Gaziantep - Buyukcekmece 90-70:
The most surprising game was the first loss of Buyukcekmece (4-1) on the court of sixth ranked Gaziantep on Sunday night. Visitors were rolled over by Gaziantep 90-70. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Buyukcekmece. Gaziantep dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Buyukcekmece's 30 and made 21-of-22 free shots (95.5 percent) during the game. They outrebounded Buyukcekmece 52-23 including a 37-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. American players dominated the game. It was a good game for Jarmar Gulley (196-1991, college: Missouri St.) who led his team to a victory with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Guard Scoochie Smith (191-1994, college: Dayton) contributed with 14 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) for the winners. Four Gaziantep players scored in double figures. Gaziantep's coach Sinan Celik used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) replied with 21 points and 7 assists and power forward Julien Ducree (206-1997, college: Utah Tech) added 19 points and 5 rebounds in the effort for Buyukcekmece. Gaziantep maintains sixth position with 4-2 record. Buyukcekmece at the other side dropped to the fourth place with one game lost. They share the position with Goztepe. Gaziantep are looking forward to face Ormanspor (#15) in Ankara in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Buyukcekmece'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: G.Jarmar 19+8reb+4ast, Y.Ibrahim 15+3reb+4ast, S.Scoochie 14+5reb+5ast, Y.Utku 11+10reb+3ast, T.Emre 10+4reb+1ast, C.Cengiz 7+3reb
Buyukcekmece: J.Barnes 21+4reb+7ast, J.Ducree 19+5reb+1ast, K.Ozel 10+3reb+8ast, O.Baykan 9+2reb, E.Koyun 7+6reb+1ast, M.Basturk 2+2reb+2ast

iLab - Ormanspor 93-91:
A very close game took place in Istanbul between iLab and Ormanspor. Seventh ranked iLab (3-3) got a very close home victory over 14th ranked Ormanspor (1-4). iLab managed to escape with a 2-point win 93-91 on Saturday evening. Host team only slightly avoided a big embarassment. iLab made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Center Cihat Dalgali (205-2001) notched 26 points and 6 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Eray Akyuz (187-2000) supported him with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). Four iLab players scored in double figures. iLab's coach Murat Yilmaz used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. Even 24 points and 7 assists by American point guard Diante Watkins (175-1990, college: RMU) did not help to save the game for Ormanspor. His fellow American import Tobin Carberry (192-1991, college: LIU Post) added 22 points and 4 assists. iLab maintains seventh position with 3-3 record, which they share with Final Spor. Loser Ormanspor dropped to the fifteenth place with four games lost. They share the position with Konya BBSK. iLab's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul .
Top scorers:
iLab: D.Cihat 26+6reb+1ast, E.Akyuz 21+5reb+7ast, K.Meric 14+3reb+6ast, T.Koralp 11+3reb+2ast, A.Batuhan 8+8reb+1ast, T.Jeremiah 7+2reb+1ast
Ormanspor: D.Watkins 24+3reb+7ast, T.Carberry 22+1reb+4ast, M.Gorur 14+4reb+1ast, A.Genc 9+2reb+2ast, T.Birer 9+6reb+1ast, U.Koray 8+7reb+2ast

Kipas - Cedi Osman 114-82:
Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Kipas (5-1) outplayed 10th ranked Cedi Osman (2-4) in Kahramanmaras 114-82 on Saturday. Kipas dominated down low during the game scoring 60 of its points in the paint compared to Cedi Osman's 38. They outrebounded Cedi Osman 39-21 including a 29-16 advantage in defensive rebounds. Kipas looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists. American point guard Brandon Jefferson (175-1991, college: MSU Denver, agency: SLN) notched 27 points, 5 assists and 4 steals to lead the effort and Batin Tuna (198-2003) supported him with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Kipas' coach Candost Volkan felt very confident that he used 10 players and allowed the starting five to rest. Even 18 points by forward Demir Ozturk (199-2009) did not help to save the game for Cedi Osman. Guard Can Kurt (180-2003, agency: Octagon Europe) added 10 points and 8 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kipas have an impressive five-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Haremspor. Loser Cedi Osman keeps the tenth position with four games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Kipas will meet league's second-placed Haremspor in the next round and it will be for sure the game of the week. Cedi Osman will play against TED Ankara (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kipas: J.Brandon 27+5ast, T.Batin 19+8reb+4ast, A.Ismet 13+3reb+4ast, S.Huseyin 11+3reb, G.Burak 11+1reb+11ast, N.Ike 8+4reb
Cedi Osman: D.Ozturk 18+2reb+2ast, A.Isik 13+3ast, J.Nzeakor 11+4reb+2ast, C.Kurt 10+3reb+8ast, O.Engin 8+3reb+3ast, K.Sherrill 8+1reb+3ast

Ankaragucu - Goztepe 88-86:
Important game to mention about took place in Ankara. Thirteenth ranked Ankaragucu (2-3) saved a 2-point victory at home edging second-best Goztepe (4-1) 88-86 on Saturday evening. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Goztepe. Georgian-American point guard Jacob Pullen (183-1989, college: Kansas St., agency: AltusBasket) scored 26 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Tyler Harris (175-1998, college: S.Florida, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in 26 points and 5 rebounds during the contest. Ankaragucu's coach Mustafa Aydanarig allowed to play the deep bench players in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American-Central African guard Isaiah Washington (185-1998, college: LBSU) with 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists and Ahmet Cantitiz (193-1992) scored 12 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Ankaragucu moved-up to ninth place. Goztepe at the other side dropped to the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with Buyukcekmece. Ankaragucu will play against Konya BBSK (#16) at home in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Goztepe will play against Kecioren (#17) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Ankaragucu: P.Jacob 26+6reb+6ast, H.Tyler 26+5reb+3ast, I.Hotamis 13+3reb, K.Tolga 12+5reb+3ast, T.Ramazan 4+8reb+3ast, P.Ibrahim 4+1reb
Goztepe: I.Washington 17+9reb+6ast, E.Buyukcangaz 12+1reb+2ast, A.Cantitiz 12+5reb+8ast, A.Duran 10+3reb+2ast, R.Berke-Atar 10+7reb+1ast, R.Avdic 9+2reb+1ast