BSL Round 3 (Regular Season): Anadolu Efes topple Denizli Basket

This is still too early stage of the Regular Season in BSL and we should expect many changes in upcoming rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

Efes defeated Denizli Basket in Istanbul 85-76. Anadolu Efes outrebounded Denizli 37-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Anadolu Efes looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a good game for Croatian forward Dario Saric (208-1994) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Angolan center Bruno Fernando (208-1998, college: Maryland) contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. American John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) answered with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists for Denizli. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Denizli Basket will play next round against Trabzonspor trying to get back on the winning streak. Efes will try to continue on its current victory against Erokspor. It will be extra interesting game as Erokspor is their local rival from Istanbul.
Important game to mention about took place in Izmir. Glint Korfez (2-1) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging Petkimspor (1-2) 91-90 on Saturday evening. It was a great evening for Australian center Oscar Cluff (211-2001, college: Purdue) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). Boo Buie helped adding 16 points and 11 assists. The best for the losing side was American swingman Khyri Thomas (191-1996, college: Creighton) with 26 points and 7 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Glint Korfez will play against Tofas (#14) in Bursa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Petkimspor will play on the road against Fenerbahce (#5) in Istanbul to get more than just one victory in their record.
A very close game took place in Trabzon between Trabzon and Bordo. Trabzon (2-1) got a very close home victory over Bordo (0-3). Trabzon managed to escape with a 3-point win 83-80 on Sunday evening. It was an exceptional evening for Yigit Arslan who led the winners and scored 19 points. QJ Peterson came up with 17 points and 6 assists for Bordo in the defeat. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Trabzon will meet Denizli (#8) on the road in the next round. Bordo will play against Turk Telekom (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 3: Karsiyaka lost to Bahcesehir on the road 82-92. Cayirova lost to defending champion Fenerbahce on its own court 85-100. Bursaspor managed to outperform Galatasaray in a road game 93-88. Tofas recorded a loss to Erokspor at home 79-87. Besiktas lost to Turk Telekom on the opponent's court 63-88.
The most impressive performance of 3rd round was 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists by Dogus Ozdemiroglu of Turk Telekom.



Anadolu Efes - Denizli 85-76:
Efes defeated Denizli Basket in Istanbul 85-76. Anadolu Efes outrebounded Denizli 37-26 including 28 on the defensive glass. Anadolu Efes looked well-organized offensively handing out 25 assists. It was a good game for Croatian forward Dario Saric (208-1994) who led his team to a victory with 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Angolan center Bruno Fernando (208-1998, college: Maryland) contributed with 12 points and 7 rebounds for the winners. Four Efes players scored in double figures. American John Meeks (197-1999, college: Charleston) answered with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists and the other American import Victor Bailey Jr (193-1998, college: GMU) added 22 points in the effort for Denizli. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Denizli Basket will play next round against Trabzonspor trying to get back on the winning streak. Efes will try to continue on its current victory against Erokspor. It will be extra interesting game as Erokspor is their local rival from Istanbul.
Top scorers:
Anadolu Efes: S.Dario 18+5reb+4ast, Y.Erkan 13+2reb+1ast, O.Ercan 13+2reb+2ast, F.Bruno 12+7reb, R.Daron 8+5ast, S.Matthew 7+3reb+5ast
Denizli: V.Bailey Jr 22+2ast, J.Meeks 22+7reb+4ast, M.Pecarski 9+4reb, M.Agva 8+10reb+1ast, E.Gazi 4, B.Ivey 4+1reb+7ast

Bahcesehir - Karsiyaka 92-82:
No shocking result in a game when Bahcesehir (3-0) beat Pinar Karsiyaka (1-2) in Istanbul 92-82 on Saturday. Bahcesehir looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Malachi Flynn (185-1998, college: SDSU) who led the winners and scored 26 points and 6 assists. French power forward Damien Inglis (206-1995, agency: Octagon Europe) accounted for 13 points and 6 rebounds for the winning side. Bahcesehir's coach Aleksandar Djordjevic used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. American Rashard Kelly (203-1995, college: Wichita St., agency: SLN) came up with 21 points (perfect behind the arc making all five shots) and the other American import guard Ishmael El-Amin (189-1998, college: URI) added 21 points respectively for Karsiyaka in the defeat. Four Karsiyaka players scored in double figures. Bahcesehir will meet Bursaspor (#10) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Pinar Karsiyaka will play against Cayirova and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Bahcesehir: F.Malachi 26+4reb+6ast, I.Damien 13+6reb+2ast, A.Aleksa 11, M.Isiaha 8, R.Marcquise 7+2ast, C.Tyler 7+1reb+3ast
Karsiyaka: I.El-Amin 21+1reb+1ast, R.Kelly 21+2reb+2ast, Y.Gultekin 13+4reb+3ast, B.Weber 11+4reb+5ast, S.Enoch 7+7reb+2ast, M.Starks 6+3reb+5ast

Cayirova - Fenerbahce 85-100:
Very expected game when Cayirova (0-3) lost to Fenerbahce (2-1) in Kocaeli 85-100 on Saturday. Fenerbahce looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American forward Will Clyburn (201-1990, college: Iowa St.) who led the winners and scored 18 points. ex-international center Sertac Sanli (212-1991) accounted for 14 points and 7 rebounds for the winning side. American guard Roberto Gallinat (193-1996, college: Pacific, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 23 points and the other American import point guard Jordon Crawford (168-1990, college: BGSU, agency: Slash Sports) added 14 points and 7 assists respectively for Cayirova in the defeat. Five Fenerbahce and four Cayirova players scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Fenerbahce will meet at home Petkim (#11) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cayirova will play against Karsiyaka (#9) in Izmir and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Fenerbahce: C.Will 18+4reb+2ast, B.Wade 15+2reb+2ast, S.Sertac 14+7reb+1ast, J.Johnny 11+4reb+1ast, S.Ignas 10+3ast, L.Shane 10+2reb+2ast
Cayirova: R.Gallinat 23+1reb+2ast, J.Crawford 14+1reb+7ast, F.White Jr. 11+8reb, J.Simmons 10+6reb+1ast, R.Sulaimon 8+1reb+2ast, K.Ozmizrak 8+1ast

Galatasaray - Bursaspor 88-93:
There was a surprise result when Bursaspor (1-2) won against Galatasaray (1-2) in Istanbul 93-88 on Monday. Bursaspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. It was an exceptional evening for American point guard Brandon Taylor (178-1994, college: Utah, agency: Octagon Europe) who led the winners with a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 assists (on 9-of-11 shooting from the field). His fellow American import Leyton Hammonds (203-1994, college: OK State) accounted for 25 points for the winning side. The former international point guard Sehmus Hazer (192-1999) came up with 17 points and 4 assists and Montenegrin guard Nikola Ivanovic (190-1994) added 18 points respectively for Galatasaray in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Bursaspor will meet at home Bahcesehir in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Galatasaray's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Istanbul to the arena Besiktas.
Top scorers:
Bursaspor: H.Leyton 25+4reb, T.Brandon 21+2reb+10ast, F.Javon 19+3reb+3ast, M.Mike 11+4reb+1ast, C.Bugra 5+1reb, W.Nate 4+2reb
Galatasaray: N.Ivanovic 18+1reb+3ast, S.Hazer 17+2reb+4ast, A.Nikolic 12+1reb, A.Smailagic 10+4reb+2ast, D.Pierre 9+8reb+2ast, O.Ballo 8+4reb+1ast

Petkim - Glint Korfez 90-91:
Important game to mention about took place in Izmir. Glint Korfez (2-1) saved a 1-point victory on the road edging Petkimspor (1-2) 91-90 on Saturday evening. Glint Korfez made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for Australian center Oscar Cluff (211-2001, college: Purdue) who led his team to a victory scoring 23 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field). American point guard Boo Buie (183-2000, college: Northwestern) helped adding 16 points and 11 assists. The best for the losing side was American swingman Khyri Thomas (191-1996, college: Creighton) with 26 points and 7 assists and the other American import Keandre Cook (194-1997, college: Missouri St.) scored 23 points and 8 rebounds. Five Glint Korfez and four Petkim players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Glint Korfez will play against Tofas (#14) in Bursa in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Petkimspor will play on the road against Fenerbahce (#5) in Istanbul to get more than just one victory in their record.
Top scorers:
Glint Korfez: C.Oscar 23+8reb+2ast, B.Boo 16+2reb+11ast, D.Jonathan 14+9reb+2ast, D.Paulius 13+2reb, M.Matt 13+1reb, R.Alex 8+2reb
Petkim: K.Thomas 26+4reb+7ast, K.Cook 23+8reb+3ast, Y.Onan 17+5reb+1ast, M.Abmas 10+1reb+4ast, O.Hanlan 8+1reb, A.Pasecniks 3+4reb+1ast

Tofas - Erokspor 79-87:
But Tofas was not able to use a home court advantage and lost to the opponent from Istanbul 87-79 on Saturday night. Erokspor made 17-of-18 free shots (94.4 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for Ivorian-German power forward Kevin Yebo (207-1996) who led the winners and scored 17 points and 5 rebounds. American Mike Davis Jr (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) accounted for 18 points and 5 assists for the winning side. Four Erokspor players scored in double figures. American point guard Shavar Reynolds Jr (188-1998, college: Monmouth, agency: Octagon Europe) came up with 21 points and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) and international Yigitcan Saybir (203-1999) added 18 points and 6 rebounds respectively for Tofas in the defeat. Tofas' coach Massimo Cancellieri rotated eleven players in this game, but that didn't help. Erokspor's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Anadolu Efes.
Top scorers:
Erokspor: D.Mike 18+1reb+5ast, Y.Kevin 17+5reb+3ast, S.Amadou 17+6reb, M.Errick 13+2reb, Y.Muhsin 8+1reb, A.Egehan 7+14reb+2ast
Tofas: S.Reynolds Jr. 21+4reb+5ast, Y.Saybir 18+6reb, B.Jones 10+3reb+5ast, T.Thurman 9+8reb+3ast, G.Brown 7+3reb, T.Carter II 4+1reb

Trabzonspor - Bordo 83-80:
A very close game took place in Trabzon between Trabzon and Bordo. Trabzon (2-1) got a very close home victory over Bordo (0-3). Trabzon managed to escape with a 3-point win 83-80 on Sunday evening. Trabzonspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was an exceptional evening for international swingman Yigit Arslan (198-1996) who led the winners and scored 19 points. American point guard Marcus Keene (178-1995, college: CMU) accounted for 11 points and 8 assists for the winning side. American guard QJ Peterson (183-1994, college: VMI) came up with 17 points and 6 assists and the other American import center Zachary Hankins (211-1996, college: Xavier, agency: Octagon Europe) added 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively for Bordo in the defeat. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Trabzon will meet Denizli (#8) on the road in the next round. Bordo will play against Turk Telekom (#3) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Trabzonspor: A.Yigit 19+2reb+2ast, C.Isaiah 13+1reb+1ast, M.Brady 12+2reb+2ast, K.Marcus 11+3reb+8ast, Y.Akwasi 10+2reb, H.Royce 6+2reb+1ast
Bordo: Z.Hankins 19+7reb, Q.Peterson 17+3reb+6ast, O.Ulubay 13+1reb+4ast, B.Toure 10+6reb+5ast, T.Gordon 6+1reb+4ast, D.Jefferson 6+5reb+1ast

Turk Telekom - Besiktas 88-63:
Everything went according to plan when Turk Telekom (3-0) outplayed Besiktas (1-2) in Ankara 88-63 on Sunday. Turk Telekom made 20-of-23 free shots (87.0 percent) during the game. It was an exceptional evening for the former international point guard Dogus Ozdemiroglu (191-1996) who led the winners and scored 14 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists. American-Polish point guard Jerrick Harding (185-1998, college: Weber St.) accounted for 21 points for the winning side. Five Turk Telekom players scored in double figures. American-Slovakian point guard David DeJulius (183-1999, college: Cincinnati) came up with 16 points and Croatian center Ante Zizic (210-1997) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Besiktas in the defeat. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Turk Telekom will meet Bordo (#15) in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Besiktas' supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Galatasaray.
Top scorers:
Turk Telekom: H.Jerrick 21+1reb+2ast, B.Kris 14+2reb, T.Uros 14+1reb, O.Dogus 14+7reb+7ast, B.Ismael 11+5reb, M.Shaquielle 10+1reb+2ast
Besiktas: D.DeJulius 16+3ast, C.Morgan 10+2reb+1ast, F.Korkmaz 9+2reb+2ast, A.Zizic 9+5reb+1ast, B.Ugurlu 6+4reb, A.Brown 5+2reb+2ast