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Tenth-ranked Fenerbahce (12-12) gave a tough game to first ranked Erokspor (19-5) in Istanbul on Friday. Erokspor managed to secure only one-point victory 110-109. However their fans expected much easier game. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Fenerbahce. Erokspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Worth to mention a great performance of Yigit Sarikaya (202-1999) who helped to win the game recording 23 points and 6 rebounds and American center Jeremy Simmons (204-1989, college: Charleston) who added 20 points and 6 rebounds during the contest. The best for the losing side was American point guard Ben Shungu (188-1997, college: Vermont) with 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Erokspor have a solid three-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 19-5 record. Fenerbahce 2 at the other side dropped to the eighth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Erokspor are looking forward to face Cagdas BS (#5) in Mugla in the next round. Fenerbahce 2 will play at home against Cayirova and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Important game to mention about took place in Balikesir. Second ranked Trabzonspor (18-5) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Sigortam.net (17-7) 74-71 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sigortam.net. The winners were led by American point guard Ty Gordon (185-1998, college: Nicholls) who scored that evening 29 points and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and Okben Ulubay supported him with 19 points. Even 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Darion Atkins (203-1992, college: Virginia) did not help to save the game for Sigortam.net. Trabzonspor have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Newly promoted Trabzonspor maintains second position with 18-5 record behind leader Erokspor. Sigortam.net at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost. Trabzonspor will play against TED Ankara (#6) at home in the next round. Sigortam.net will play against Ankaragucu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Bottom-ranked Anka Spor (0-24) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 24th consecutive match to fifth ranked Bodrum (14-10) 106-83 on Saturday evening. The best player for the winners was Ahmet Cantitiz who scored 13 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was Mert Kocagozoglu who recorded 23 points and 5 assists. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cagdas BS maintains fifth position with 14-10 record. Loser Anka Spor still closes the standings. Cagdas BS will meet at home league’s leader Erokspor in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Anka Spor will play against Kapakli Spor (#17) in Tekirdag and hopes to get finally their first victory.

There were no shocking results in the other games in round 24: Kapakli Spor lost to TED Ankara on the opponent’s court 81-85. Bordo unfortunately lost to Ankaragucu in a home game 60-67. Cayirova was rolled over Balikesir BBS on the road 78-108. Final Spor defeated Konya BBSK on its own court 92-82. Haremspor was beaten by Gaziantep in a road game 82-81. Ormanspor won against Cedi Osman at home 74-70. Trabzonspor managed to outperform Final Spor on the opponent’s court 80-66.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 25 points and 12 rebounds by Mitch Creek of Trabzonspor.

TED Ankara – Kapakli Spor 85-81

Very expected game when 17th ranked Kapakli Spor (7-16) was defeated on the road by seventh ranked TED Ankara (13-11) 85-81 on Sunday. However just four-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The best player for the winners was Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) who scored 19 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field). American guard Troy Franklin (183-1989, college: Coppin St.) chipped in 13 points and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Mitch Pelissier (190-1997, college: Concordia, IL, agency: Worldwide SM) who recorded 20 points and 7 assists and Bahadir Simsek (205-1998) added 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) respectively. Five TED Ankara and four Kapakli Spor players scored in double figures. TED Ankara moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Cayirova. Loser Kapakli Spor keeps the seventeenth position with 16 games lost. TED Ankara will meet league’s second-placed Trabzonspor on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Kapakli Spor will play against Anka Spor (#18) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Kapakli Spor: B.Simsek 20+8reb, M.Pelissier 20+3reb+7ast, N.Olca 12+10reb+1ast, D.Ryuny 11+5reb+3ast, O.Tosun 7+5ast, B.Bastan 7+1reb+2ast
TED Ankara: A.Gueye 19+6reb+5ast, O.Sahin 13+1reb+1ast, T.Franklin 13+4reb+6ast, E.Akyuz 12+3reb+6ast, B.Genc 11+6reb+1ast, A.Tunali 10+6reb

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Bordo – Ankaragucu 60-67

Very predictable result in Balikesir where fifth ranked Ankaragucu (14-8) defeated 12th ranked Bordo (11-12) 67-60 on Sunday. Americans were the main players on the court. The best player for the winners was forward CJ Elleby (198-2000, college: WSU) who scored 22 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Point guard Marlain Veal (175-1996, college: SE Louisiana) chipped in 19 points and 4 assists. Ankaragucu’s coach Hakan Koktas used a ten-player rotation which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. At the other side the best for losing team was center Eric Buckner (208-1990, college: Georgia St.) who recorded 19 points (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and point guard JJ Frazier (178-1995, college: Georgia) added 9 points and 5 assists respectively. Ankaragucu moved-up to fourth place. Bordo lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the twelfth position with 12 games lost. Ankaragucu will meet at home higher ranked Sigortam.net (#3) in the next round and it may be the game of the week. Bordo will play against Konya BBSK (#9) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Bordo: E.Buckner 19+4reb+2ast, E.Cinko 10+1ast, J.Frazier 9+4reb+5ast, E.Senel 8+6reb+2ast, D.Celen 5+7reb+1ast, I.Avsar 4+5reb+1ast
Ankaragucu: C.Elleby 22+8reb+4ast, M.Veal 19+1reb+4ast, H.Yapar 11+9reb+2ast, H.Avci 7+10reb+1ast, S.Mentese 4+2reb+3ast, R.Berke-Atar 2+5reb

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Balikesir BBS – Cayirova 108-78

There was an upset when higher ranked Cayirova (13-11) was rolled over on the road by fifteenth ranked Balikesir BBS (10-14) 108-78 on Sunday. Balikesir BBS made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Balikesir BBS outrebounded Cayirova 46-27 including a 32-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. Balikesir BBS looked well-organized offensively handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was American guard Alonzo Verge Jr (190-1998, college: Nebraska, agency: Octagon Europe) who had a double-double by scoring 28 points and 16 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). The former international power forward Umit Sonkol (206-1982, agency: BIG) chipped in a double-double by scoring 20 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Five Balikesir BBS players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Diante Watkins (175-1990, college: RMU, agency: BIG) who recorded a double-double by scoring 30 points and 12 assists and Mehmet Oguzhan Kizil (-1996) added 9 points and 5 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Balikesir BBS moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Ormanspor. Loser Cayirova keeps the sixth position with 11 games lost. They share it with TED Ankara. Balikesir BBS will meet at home Ormanspor (#15) in the next round. Cayirova will play against Fenerbahce 2 (#10) in Istanbul and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cayirova: D.Watkins 30+3reb+12ast, M.Mutlu 10+2ast, M.Oguzhan Kizil 9+5reb+3ast, A.Efe Baris 7+3reb+1ast, J.Hagins 6+3reb+1ast, K.Cekici 6+4reb+1ast
Balikesir BBS: A.Verge Jr 28+4reb+16ast, U.Sonkol 20+10reb+5ast, I.Turkyilmaz 18+7reb+3ast, S.Konate 15+8reb, G.Dogan 12+2reb, E.Buyukcangaz 11+6reb+2ast

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Erokspor – Fenerbahce 2 110-109

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Final Spor – Konya BBSK 92-82

There was a surprise result in Bursa where thirteenth ranked Final Spor (10-13) beat higher ranked Konya BBSK (12-12) 92-82 on Saturday. Final Spor made 26-of-30 free shots (86.7 percent) during the game. Final Spor outrebounded Konya BBSK 29-15 including 20 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was American guard Tyrece Radford (188-1999, college: Texas A&M) who scored 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Gokhan Akkoyun (202-1995, agency: BIG) chipped in 25 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was Ogulcan Baykan (196-1996) who recorded 12 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Baris Ozkan (185-1994) added 9 points and 11 assists respectively. Four Konya BBSK players scored in double figures. Final Spor maintains thirteenth position with 10-13 record. Newly promoted Konya BBSK dropped to the eighth place with 12 games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Final Spor will meet higher ranked Haremspor (#8) in the next round and they do not belong to the favorites in that game. Konya BBSK will play against Bordo and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Konya BBSK: N.Williams 17+2ast, K.Thomas 13+3reb+2ast, O.Baykan 12+7reb+6ast, F.Ayca 11+2reb+1ast, A.Karahan 11+1reb+1ast, B.Ozkan 9+1reb+11ast
Final Spor: T.Radford 25+5reb+5ast, G.Akkoyun 25+5reb+2ast, E.Ilter 16+5reb+6ast, B.Medley-Bacon 9+6reb+1ast, A.Isik 8+5reb+3ast, S.Gondur 7+1reb+2ast

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Gaziantep – Haremspor 82-81

There was a minor upset when higher ranked Haremspor (12-12) was edged on the road by twelfth ranked Gaziantep (12-12) 82-81 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was American point guard Marquis Wright (185-1995, college: Siena, agency: Octagon Europe) who scored 22 points, 8 assists and 4 steals. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-1991, college: Siena) chipped in a double-double by scoring 11 points and 12 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was center Cihat Dalgali (205-2001) who recorded 23 points and 8 rebounds and guard Omer Sancakli (195-1992) added 19 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Haremspor’s coach Emrah Benli rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Gaziantep have an impressive six-game winning streak. They moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 3 other teams including defeated Haremspor. Gaziantep will meet Cedi Osman (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Haremspor will play against Final Spor (#13) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Haremspor: C.Dalgali 23+8reb+1ast, O.Sancakli 19+5reb+1ast, B.Gozeneli 16+7reb+2ast, D.Jorden Randell 9+3reb+3ast, D.Thomas 4+5reb+1ast, T.Dikmen 4+6reb+5ast
Gaziantep: M.Wright 22+4reb+8ast, K.Sariaslan 18+1reb+3ast, O.Anosike 11+12reb+2ast, H.Dogan 10+1reb, R.Avdic 8+3reb+1ast, U.Yucedag 8+8reb+2ast

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Sigortam.net – Trabzonspor 71-74

Important game to mention about took place in Balikesir. Second ranked Trabzonspor (18-5) saved a 3-point derby victory on the road edging one of their biggest challengers Sigortam.net (17-7) 74-71 in the fight for the second place. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Sigortam.net. Trabzonspor made 20-of-26 charity shots (76.9 percent) during the game. Sigortam.net was plagued by 24 personal fouls down the stretch. The winners were led by American point guard Ty Gordon (185-1998, college: Nicholls) who scored that evening 29 points and 4 assists (on 9-of-10 shooting from the field) and international swingman Okben Ulubay (201-1997) supported him with 19 points. Even 17 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists by American forward Darion Atkins (203-1992, college: Virginia) did not help to save the game for Sigortam.net. His fellow American import point guard Keshun Sherrill (175-1994, college: Augusta) added 18 points. Four Sigortam.net players scored in double figures. Trabzonspor have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Newly promoted Trabzonspor maintains second position with 18-5 record behind leader Erokspor. Sigortam.net at the other side keeps the third place with seven games lost. Trabzonspor will play against TED Ankara (#6) at home in the next round. Sigortam.net will play against Ankaragucu and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sigortam.net: K.Sherrill 18+3reb+2ast, D.Atkins 17+9reb+4ast, C.Havsa 11+4reb+4ast, K.Uzunhasan 11+8reb+2ast, O.Haciyeva 4+8reb+1ast, M.Alemdaroglu 4+3reb
Trabzonspor: T.Gordon 29+4reb+4ast, O.Ulubay 19+4reb+2ast, M.Creek 13+5reb+2ast, I.Ulusoy 8+3reb+1ast, M.Senli 5+4reb, U.Saraloglu 0

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Cagdas BS – Anka Spor 106-83

Bottom-ranked Anka Spor (0-24) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their 24th consecutive match to fifth ranked Bodrum (14-10) 106-83 on Saturday evening. Cagdas BS shot 61.4 percent from the field and made 19-of-23 free shots (82.6 percent) during the game. They shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 60.7 percentage. Cagdas BS looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was Ahmet Cantitiz (193-1992) who scored 13 points and 6 assists. Swingman Burak Erol (197-1988) chipped in 15 points and 4 assists. Four Bodrum players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was guard Mert Kocagozoglu (198-2007) who recorded 23 points and 5 assists and Ali Bas (-2006) added 20 points and 5 rebounds respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Cagdas BS maintains fifth position with 14-10 record. Loser Anka Spor still closes the standings. Cagdas BS will meet at home league’s leader Erokspor in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Anka Spor will play against Kapakli Spor (#17) in Tekirdag and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Anka Spor: M.Kocagozoglu 23+3reb+5ast, A.Bas 20+5reb+1ast, E.Paltaci 13+3ast, K.Onat 9+4reb+5ast, A.Aksoy 5+2reb, A.Turkoglu 4
Cagdas BS: C.Warren 17+1reb+2ast, B.Erol 15+3reb+4ast, Z.Isaoglu 13, A.Cantitiz 13+4reb+6ast, M.Esen 12+2ast, H.Ozdemir 11+3reb+5ast

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Ormanspor – Cedi Osman 74-70

Everything could happen in Ankara at the game between two tied teams. Both fifteenth ranked Ormanspor and 16th ranked Cedi Osman had identical 9-14 record. This time Ormanspor used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Istanbul 74-70 on Sunday night. Ormanspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward William McNair Jr (211-2000, college: Kansas St.) who had a double-double by scoring 14 points, 14 rebounds and 4 blocks. Ercan Bayrak (205-1997) chipped in 15 points. Four Ormanspor players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) who recorded 19 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists and forward Murat Erensoy (201-1991) added 9 points and 14 rebounds respectively. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Ormanspor (10-14) moved-up to fourteenth place, which they share with Balikesir BBS. Cedi Osman lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the sixteenth position with 15 games lost. Ormanspor will meet Balikesir BBS (#14) on the road in the next round. Cedi Osman will play against Gaziantep and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Cedi Osman: J.Barnes 19+7reb+8ast, Z.Knowles 11+6reb, D.Cevik 9+3reb+1ast, M.Erensoy 9+14reb+1ast, S.Ugur 8+3reb+1ast, K.Nikolov 6+1reb+2ast
Ormanspor: E.Bayrak 15+4reb+2ast, W.McNair Jr. 14+14reb+1ast, B.Diril 13+1reb+1ast, M.Kuntker 11+6ast, J.Moore 8+2reb+3ast, E.Yasar 5+1reb+2ast

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Final Spor – Trabzonspor 66-80

Very expected game in Bursa where 13th ranked Final Spor (10-13) was defeated by second ranked Trabzonspor (18-5) 80-66 on Wednesday. The best player for the winners was Australian swingman Mitch Creek (196-1992) who had a double-double by scoring 25 points and 12 rebounds. International swingman Okben Ulubay (201-1997) chipped in 19 points and 5 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was American center Brendan Medley-Bacon (213-2000, college: NCCU) who recorded a double-double by scoring 17 points, 10 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) and point guard Erdem Ilter (186-1990) added 15 points (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) respectively. Four Final Spor players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Trabzonspor have an impressive 15-game winning streak. Newly promoted Trabzonspor maintains second position with 18-5 record behind leader Erokspor. Final Spor lost third consecutive game. They keep the thirteenth place with 13 games lost. Trabzonspor will meet at home TED Ankara (#6) in the next round. Final Spor will play against Haremspor (#8) in Istanbul and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Final Spor: B.Medley-Bacon 17+10reb+1ast, E.Ilter 15+3reb, T.Radford 11+2reb+1ast, G.Aydin 11+3reb+3ast, G.Akkoyun 3+5reb, C.Sekeroglu 3+1reb
Trabzonspor: M.Creek 25+12reb+3ast, O.Ulubay 19+3reb+5ast, T.Gordon 10+5reb+1ast, M.Senli 8+1reb, I.Ulusoy 7+4reb+4ast, G.Yazicioglu 5