TBL Round 22 (Regular Season): No surprise as #1 Yalovaspor defeat TED Ankara

The games are now more important than at the beginning of the Regular Season. We may still expect few shocking results in upcoming 4 rounds. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

TBL top team - Yalovaspor (20-2) added another victory to their record on Monday. This time they beat eleventh ranked TED Ankara (9-13) 65-61. Yalovaspor made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. American center Brandon Walters (208-1995, college: MTSU) scored 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Kadir Bayram (185-1996) chipped in 17 points during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Julien Ducree (206-1997, college: Utah Tech) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Yalovaspor have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-2 record. TED Ankara at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Haremspor. Yalovaspor are looking forward to face Bornova (#9) in Izmir in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TED Ankara will play at home against Gaziantep and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Important game to mention about took place in Izmit. Sixteenth ranked Kocaeli (8-14) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked Haremspor (9-13) 89-87 on Sunday evening. American guard JaCori Payne (180-1996, college: Columbus St.) notched 31 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and Keith Stone supported him with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Even 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals by point guard Omer Kucuk (188-2001) did not help to save the game for Haremspor. Haremspor's coach Adem Oren rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kocaeli moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Ormanspor. Haremspor at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with TED Ankara. Kocaeli will play against higher ranked Cayirova (#6) in Kocaeli in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Haremspor will play on the road against Ormanspor (#15) in Ankara and hopes to get back on the winning track.
An interesting game took place in Konya where higher ranked Konyaspor (10-13) was upset on its own court by fifteenth ranked Fenerbahce 2 (9-14) 94-78 on Tuesday. Americans were the main players on the court. Mike Davis fired 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Myles Mack produced 21 points and 6 assists for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fenerbahce 2 moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Erokspor. Loser Konyaspor dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. Fenerbahce 2 will meet higher ranked Mersin (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Konyaspor will play against Erokspor (#13) and hope to secure a win.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 22: Final Spor lost to Konyaspor on the opponent's court 66-82. Mersin outscored Kapakli Spor in a home game 85-66. Fenerbahce 2 recorded a loss to Ankaragucu on the road 97-84. Igdir defeated Bornova on its own court 80-69. Ormanspor was beaten by Sigortam.net in Balikesir 85-74. Gaziantep won against Balikesir at home 107-102. Erokspor unfortunately lost to Cayirova on the opponent's court 67-81. Ankaragucu rolled over Erokspor in a home game 78-54.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 13 points and 17 rebounds by OD Anosike of Ankaragucu.



Konyaspor - Final Spor 82-66

The game between closely ranked teams ended with 8th ranked Final Spor's (10-12) road loss to seventh ranked Konyaspor (10-13) 66-82 on Saturday. Konyaspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. American center Marlon Johnson (208-1994, college: NMHU) fired a double-double by scoring 15 points and 12 rebounds for the winners. Swingman Mert Cevik (200-1996) chipped in 21 points. Five Konyaspor players scored in double figures. American guard Deshon Taylor (188-1996, college: Fresno St.) produced 24 points and 6 rebounds and guard Kerem Ozel (183-1997) added 16 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Despite that victory Konyaspor went down to tenth position due to points difference. Loser Final Spor dropped to the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Bornova and Kapakli Spor. Konyaspor will meet at home Erokspor (#13) in the next round. Final Spor will play against Mersin (#4) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Konyaspor: M.Cevik 21+4reb+2ast, M.Johnson 15+12reb+2ast, M.Mutlu 13+3reb+5ast, M.Mack 13+5reb+7ast, M.Sert 12+6reb+3ast, U.Aksoy 3+5reb+1ast
Final Spor: D.Taylor 24+6reb, O.Kerem 16+1reb+3ast, B.Medley-Bacon 10+7reb+1ast, R.Dogrusoz 7+2reb, T.Altunbey 4+2reb+1ast, C.Ozcan 2+1ast

Mersin - Kapakli Spor 85-66

Rather predictable result when fourth ranked Mersin (15-7) smashed at home 7th ranked Kapakli Spor (10-12) 85-66 on Saturday. Mersin dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Kapakli Spor's 22. They outrebounded Kapakli Spor 49-29 including a 32-20 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mersin looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Guard Huseyin Kandemir (196-1995) fired 17 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. American Gerel Simmons (189-1993, college: LMU, agency: Diamond Sports) chipped in 17 points and 6 rebounds. American guard Troy Franklin (183-1989, college: Coppin St.) produced 18 points and 4 assists and his fellow American import center Marvin Jefferson (206-1986, college: Idaho, agency: Interperformances) added 9 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Mersin have an impressive five-game winning streak. They maintain fourth position with 15-7 record. Newly promoted Kapakli Spor keeps the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Bornova and Final Spor. Mersin will meet at home Fenerbahce 2 (#14) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Kapakli Spor will play against Igdir (#5) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Mersin: H.Kandemir 17+5reb+3ast, G.Simmons 17+6reb+1ast, E.Kairys 12+8reb+1ast, M.Kuntker 10+2reb+1ast, C.Kus 9+7reb+2ast, B.Sinirlioglu 6+4reb+6ast
Kapakli Spor: T.Franklin 18+2reb+4ast, K.Nikolov 12+1reb+4ast, C.Han 10+4reb, M.Jefferson 9+11reb+3ast, P.Utku 6, H.Dogan 5+2reb

Ankaragucu - Fenerbahce 2 97-84

There was a minor upset when 15th ranked Fenerbahce 2 (9-14) was defeated on the road by seventeenth ranked Ankaragucu (8-15) 97-84 on Saturday. Ankaragucu looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. American point guard Kyan Anderson (180-1992, college: TCU) fired 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-1991, college: Siena) chipped in a double-double by scoring 14 points and 11 rebounds. American guard Mike Davis (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) produced 20 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 4 steals and his fellow American import forward Ed Croswell (203-1999, college: Providence) added 18 points and 9 rebounds respectively for lost side. Four Ankaragucu and five Fenerbahce 2 players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ankaragucu maintains seventeenth position with 8-15 record. Loser Fenerbahce 2 dropped to the thirteenth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Erokspor. Ankaragucu will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Fenerbahce 2 will play against Mersin (#4) having rather not much hope for a victory.
Top scorers:
Ankaragucu: K.Anderson 29+5reb+6ast, H.Yapar 20+3reb+4ast, O.Anosike 14+11reb+3ast, O.Baykan 11+4reb+4ast, C.Ercan 8+1ast, O.Mithat 7+1reb+1ast
Fenerbahce 2: M.Davis 20+5reb+7ast, E.Mert 19+2reb+2ast, E.Croswell 18+9reb+1ast, O.Yigit 10+4reb+1ast, B.Faruk 10+4reb+4ast, G.Oguzhan 4+2ast

Igdir - Bornova 80-69

Everything went according to plan when fifth ranked Igdir (12-10) beat at home 9th ranked Bornova (10-12) 80-69 on Saturday. Igdir outrebounded Bornova 46-30 including a 37-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Igdir looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Cameroonian forward Benoit Mbala (200-1995) fired a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Marlain Veal (175-1996, college: SE Louisiana) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 10 rebounds. Four Igdir players scored in double figures. American point guard JJ Frazier (178-1995, college: Georgia) produced 25 points, 7 rebounds, 8 assists and 8 steals (made all of his eleven free throws !!!) and forward Mert Konuk (192-2000) added 13 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Newly promoted Igdir maintains fifth position with 12-10 record. Loser Bornova dropped to the seventh place with 12 games lost. They share the position with Final Spor and Kapakli Spor. Igdir will meet Kapakli Spor (#8) in the next round. Bornova will play against the league's leader Yalovaspor and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Igdir: M.Veal 21+10reb+1ast, B.Mbala 20+10reb+3ast, O.Gogus 12+8reb, O.Sahin 11+3reb+4ast, B.Erol 6+6reb+10ast, B.Tursen 3+3reb
Bornova: J.Frazier 25+7reb+8ast, M.Konuk 13+1reb+2ast, J.Patton 8+7reb, E.Ocakturk 8+5reb+1ast, B.Eslik 7+3reb+1ast, C.Enis 5+1ast

Sigortam.net - Ormanspor 85-74

There was no surprise in Balikesir where 14th ranked Ormanspor (8-14) was defeated by second ranked Sigortam.net (18-4) 85-74 on Saturday. Sigortam.net forced 24 Ormanspor turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) fired 15 points and 5 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Point guard Erdem Ilter (186-1990) chipped in 7 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Four Sigortam.net players scored in double figures. American center Eric Buckner (208-1990, college: Georgia St.) produced 19 points and 7 rebounds (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field) and forward Servet Kurnaz (203-1999, college: Lynn) added 14 points respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Sigortam.net have an impressive six-game winning streak. They maintain second position with 18-4 record having just two points less than leader Yalovaspor. Ormanspor lost third consecutive game. They dropped to the fifteenth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Kocaeli. Sigortam.net's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Balikesir to the arena Balikesir.
Top scorers:
Sigortam.net: A.Gueye 15+5reb+1ast, M.Ozdogan 14+1ast, B.Bayar 12+2reb+1ast, D.Sanli 10+3ast, E.Ilter 7+3reb+8ast, Y.Sarikaya 6+3reb+3ast
Ormanspor: E.Buckner 19+7reb, S.Kurnaz 14+3reb+1ast, M.Solkol 13+1reb+1ast, I.Miller 6+5reb+6ast, Y.Koca 5+6reb+1ast, O.Tosun 5+2reb+2ast

Gaziantep - Balikesir 107-102

No shocking result in a game when third ranked Gaziantep (17-5) won against at home bottom-ranked Balikesir (7-15) 107-102 on Saturday. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The hosts trailed by 9 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 4-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 107-102. Gaziantep shot the lights out from three sinking 12 long-distance shots on high 54.5 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 48 assists comparing to just 23 passes made by Balikesir's players. American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) fired a double-double by scoring 34 points (!!!), 8 rebounds and 32 assists for the winners. Forward Yigit Onan (207-2002) chipped in 26 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists. Guard Alihan Genc (189-1998) produced 31 points and 7 assists and American point guard Marquis Wright (185-1995, college: Siena, agency: Octagon Europe) added 21 points, 6 rebounds and 13 assists respectively for lost side. Five Gaziantep and four Balikesir players scored in double figures. Balikesir's coach Fahri Guler tested ten players, but that didn't help to avoid defeat in this game. Gaziantep have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain third position with 17-5 record having just three points less than leader Yalovaspor. Balikesir lost fourth consecutive game. They dropped to the bottom place with 15 games lost. Gaziantep will meet TED Ankara (#12) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Balikesir's supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Balikesir Sigortam.net.
Top scorers:
Gaziantep: M.Watson 34+8reb+32ast, O.Yigit 26+8reb+8ast, C.Koray 15+6reb+4ast, R.Freimanis 15+5reb+1ast, D.Cantekin 10+4reb, S.Efe 10+3reb+2ast
Balikesir: A.Genc 31+2reb+7ast, J.Traylor 22+10reb+2ast, M.Wright 21+6reb+13ast, U.Sonkol 16+5reb+1ast, G.Akkoyunlu 4+6reb, B.Isik 4+3reb

Cayirova - Erokspor 81-67

Very expected game in Kocaeli where 12th ranked Erokspor (9-14) was defeated by sixth ranked Cayirova (11-11) 81-67 on Saturday. The hosts trailed by 13 points after first quarter, but they stormed back and won the game by 14 points. The former international Ilkan Karaman (205-1990, agency: Octagon Europe) fired a double-double by scoring 22 points and 11 rebounds for the winners. American point guard Diante Watkins (175-1990, college: RMU, agency: BIG) chipped in 15 points and 5 assists. Four Cayirova players scored in double figures. Cayirova's coach Fatih Gezer used an eleven-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Tayfun Erulku (192-1994) produced a double-double by scoring 22 points and 20 assists and American-Italian forward Anthony Morse (206-1994, college: Tenn Tech) added 33 points (!!!) and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Newly promoted Cayirova maintains sixth position with 11-11 record. Erokspor at the other side, also newcomer in the league, dropped to the thirteenth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Fenerbahce 2. Cayirova will meet Kocaeli (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Erokspor will play against Konyaspor and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cayirova: I.Karaman 22+11reb, D.Watkins 15+4reb+5ast, P.Greene IV 11+4reb+5ast, O.Savas 11+4reb+1ast, T.Birer 6+2reb+2ast, S.Ugur 5+1ast
Erokspor: A.Morse 33+8reb+1ast, T.Erulku 22+4reb+20ast, A.Erol 8+6reb, U.Gecen 6+2reb+9ast, M.Goktas 6+2reb, D.Cevik 3+2reb+1ast

Kocaeli - Haremspor 89-87

Important game to mention about took place in Izmit. Sixteenth ranked Kocaeli (8-14) saved a 2-point victory at home edging higher ranked Haremspor (9-13) 89-87 on Sunday evening. Kocaeli forced 19 Haremspor turnovers. American guard JaCori Payne (180-1996, college: Columbus St.) notched 31 points and 7 assists to lead the effort and the other American import forward Keith Stone (206-1997, college: Miami, FL) supported him with 17 points and 11 rebounds. Even 19 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 steals by point guard Omer Kucuk (188-2001) did not help to save the game for Haremspor. American swingman Osiris Eldridge (191-1988, college: Illinois St.) added 17 points, 11 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals for lost side. Four Haremspor players scored in double figures. Haremspor's coach Adem Oren rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Kocaeli moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Ormanspor. Haremspor at the other side keeps the eleventh position with 13 games lost. They share it with TED Ankara. Kocaeli will play against higher ranked Cayirova (#6) in Kocaeli in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Haremspor will play on the road against Ormanspor (#15) in Ankara and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Kocaeli: J.Payne 31+2reb+7ast, K.Stone 17+11reb+1ast, E.Beyaz 13+8reb, S.Sari 12+2reb+1ast, K.Kaspar 8+9reb+8ast, U.Mert 8+5reb+3ast
Haremspor: B.Huffman 21+8reb+1ast, O.Kucuk 19+8reb+7ast, O.Eldridge 17+11reb+4ast, H.Inanc 13+4reb, B.Bastan 9+3reb, G.Aydin 4+3ast

Yalovaspor - TED Ankara 65-61

TBL top team - Yalovaspor (20-2) added another victory to their record on Monday. This time they beat eleventh ranked TED Ankara (9-13) 65-61. Yalovaspor made 19-of-24 free shots (79.2 percent) during the game. American center Brandon Walters (208-1995, college: MTSU) scored 22 points and 7 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and point guard Kadir Bayram (185-1996) chipped in 17 points during the contest. At the losing side American power forward Julien Ducree (206-1997, college: Utah Tech) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Ali Sedat scored 9 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Yalovaspor have an impressive eight-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 20-2 record. TED Ankara at the other side keeps the eleventh place with 13 games lost. They share the position with Haremspor. Yalovaspor are looking forward to face Bornova (#9) in Izmir in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TED Ankara will play at home against Gaziantep and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
Top scorers:
Yalovaspor: B.Walters 22+7reb, K.Bayram 17+3reb+3ast, O.Haciyeva 9+7reb+2ast, B.Ali Efe 6+6reb+4ast, M.Alemdaroglu 4+5reb, M.Gizir 3+4reb
TED Ankara: J.Ducree 21+6reb+1ast, E.Sancakli 11+1reb+2ast, S.Ali 9+8reb, M.Smith 7+5reb+3ast, H.Avci 7+3reb+5ast, C.Ivedi 6+5reb

Konyaspor - Fenerbahce 2 78-94

An interesting game took place in Konya where higher ranked Konyaspor (10-13) was upset on its own court by fifteenth ranked Fenerbahce 2 (9-14) 94-78 on Tuesday. Fenerbahce 2 made 27-of-34 free shots (79.4 percent) during the game. Americans were the main players on the court. Guard Mike Davis (193-1996, college: Queens, NC) fired 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners. Forward Ed Croswell (203-1999, college: Providence) chipped in a double-double by scoring 19 points and 12 rebounds. Point guard Myles Mack (178-1993, college: Rutgers) produced 21 points and 6 assists and center Marlon Johnson (208-1994, college: NMHU) added 16 points and 7 rebounds respectively for lost side. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Fenerbahce 2 moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Erokspor. Loser Konyaspor dropped to the tenth position with 13 games lost. Fenerbahce 2 will meet higher ranked Mersin (#4) on the road in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Konyaspor will play against Erokspor (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fenerbahce 2: M.Davis 22+6reb+6ast, E.Croswell 19+12reb+2ast, E.Mert 18+3reb+4ast, B.Yusuf 8+3reb, G.Oguzhan 7+1reb+1ast, H.Gokay 6+5reb+2ast
Konyaspor: M.Mack 21+4reb+6ast, M.Johnson 16+7reb+3ast, M.Cevik 13+4reb+1ast, Y.Omer 7+1reb, M.Mutlu 6+3reb+3ast, M.Sert 5+3reb+2ast

Ankaragucu - Erokspor 78-54

There was a surprise result when seventeenth ranked Ankaragucu (8-15) smashed at home higher ranked Erokspor (9-14) 78-54 on Tuesday. Ankaragucu outrebounded Erokspor 43-29 including a 30-19 advantage in defensive rebounds. Ankaragucu looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-1991, college: Siena) fired a double-double by scoring 13 points and 17 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) for the winners. Hakan Yapar (202-1984) chipped in 21 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Ankaragucu's coach Hakan Koktas felt very confident that he used 11 players and allowed the starting five to rest. American guard Kahlil Dukes (182-1995, college: Niagara) produced 15 points and forward Tunahan Dikmen (203-1994) added 7 points and 8 rebounds respectively for lost side. Ankaragucu maintains seventeenth position with 8-15 record. Newly promoted Erokspor dropped to the thirteenth place with 14 games lost. They share the position with Fenerbahce 2. Ankaragucu will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Erokspor will play against Konyaspor (#10) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ankaragucu: H.Yapar 21+6reb+5ast, K.Anderson 17+7ast, O.Anosike 13+17reb+2ast, S.Senturk 7+2reb+2ast, A.Guney 5+2reb, O.Mithat 5+1reb+1ast
Erokspor: K.Dukes 15+3reb+3ast, A.Erol 11+1reb, A.Morse 8+5reb, T.Dikmen 7+8reb+1ast, M.Goktas 5, U.Gecen 2+2reb+2ast