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TBL top team – Yalovaspor (16-2) managed to deliver another win on Saturday. This time they beat fifteenth ranked Erokspor (7-11) in Istanbul 104-89. Yalovaspor shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 54.8 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a good game for naturalized Azerbaijani Orhan Haciyeva (200-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points and 10 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field). American point guard Ricky Tarrant (188-1993, college: Memphis, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 22 points and 6 assists (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line) for the winners. Puerto Rican-American guard Kyle Vinales (188-1992, college: CCSU, agency: 011 Sports) replied with 24 points for Erokspor. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Yalovaspor have a solid four-game winning streak. They maintain first position with 16-2 record. Newly promoted Erokspor dropped to the thirteenth place with 11 games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Yalovaspor are looking forward to face Kocaeli (#16) in Izmit in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Erokspor will play at home against Gaziantep and is hoping to prove to their fans that this time they can win.
The game in Kocaeli was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Igdir (10-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Cayirova (9-9). Cayirova defeated Igdir 101-91. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Igdir. American guard Phil Greene IV (187-1992, college: St.John’s, agency: Slash Sports) scored 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and Diante Watkins chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was Cameroonian forward Benoit Mbala (200-1995) with 32 points and 8 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cayirova have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Konyaspor. Igdir at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Cayirova will play against Kapakli Spor (#10) in Tekirdag in the next round. Igdir will play at home against Ankaragucu (#18) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
A very close game took place in Tekirdag between Haremspor and Kapakli Spor. Twelfth ranked Haremspor (8-10) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Kapakli Spor (8-10). Haremspor managed to escape with a 3-point win 77-74 in the game for the eighth place. Donte Clark notched 28 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort. Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by Cem Han did not help to save the game for Kapakli Spor. Kapakli Spor’s coach Abdulkadir Serdar rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Haremspor moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Kapakli Spor. Kapakli Spor lost fourth consecutive game. Haremspor will meet Final Spor (#8) in the next round. Kapakli Spor will play against Cayirova and it may be a tough game between close rivals.

There were no big surprises in other games of round 18: Mersin smashed Ankaragucu on the road 92-67. Konyaspor lost to Bornova on its own court 74-81. Ormanspor unfortunately lost to Balikesir in a road game 75-84. TED Ankara managed to beat Kocaeli at home 90-76. Final Spor was defeated by Sigortam.net on the opponent’s court 82-72. Gaziantep beat Fenerbahce 2 in a home game 104-92.
The most impressive performance of 18th round was 16 points and 21 assists by Maurice Watson of Gaziantep.

Kapakli Spor – Haremspor 74-77

A very close game took place in Tekirdag between Haremspor and Kapakli Spor. Twelfth ranked Haremspor (8-10) got a very close victory on the road over higher ranked Kapakli Spor (8-10). Haremspor managed to escape with a 3-point win 77-74 in the game for the eighth place. Haremspor had a 31-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Haremspor made 7 blocks. American guard Donte Clark (194-1994, college: Texas Southern) notched 28 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists to lead the effort and the other American import power forward Brandon Huffman (208-1998, college: Jax State) supported him with 8 points, 14 rebounds and 7 blocks. Even 16 points and 6 rebounds by forward Cem Han (200-1995) did not help to save the game for Kapakli Spor. American guard Troy Franklin (183-1989, college: Coppin St.) added 13 points and 9 assists. Four Kapakli Spor players scored in double figures. Kapakli Spor’s coach Abdulkadir Serdar rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Haremspor moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Kapakli Spor. Kapakli Spor lost fourth consecutive game. Haremspor will meet Final Spor (#8) in the next round. Kapakli Spor will play against Cayirova and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Haremspor: D.Clark 28+9reb+7ast, G.Aydin 10+7reb+4ast, E.Ege 10+1reb+3ast, B.Huffman 8+14reb, T.Gedikli 8+2reb, A.Isik 7+5reb+1ast
Kapakli Spor: C.Han 16+6reb+2ast, T.Franklin 13+2reb+9ast, S.Ozver 11+4reb+2ast, H.Dogan 10+5reb+3ast, M.Jefferson 8+8reb+3ast, P.Utku 7

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Erokspor – Yalovaspor 89-104

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Ankaragucu – Mersin 67-92

No shocking result in a game when fifth ranked Mersin (11-7) crushed on the road bottom-ranked Ankaragucu (4-14) 92-67 on Saturday. Mersin outrebounded Ankaragucu 43-24 including a 29-18 advantage in defensive rebounds. Mersin looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 17 passes made by Ankaragucu‘s players. Forward Gokhan Yazicioglu (200-1990) notched a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 6 assists to lead the effort and American Gerel Simmons (189-1993, college: LMU, agency: Diamond Sports) supported him with 21 points, 5 rebounds and 9 assists. Even 20 points and 5 assists (went 8 for 8 at the free throw line) by American point guard Kyan Anderson (180-1992, college: TCU) did not help to save the game for Ankaragucu. Caner Ercan (205-1986) added 13 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. Mersin moved-up to fourth place. Loser Ankaragucu stay at the bottom position with 14 games lost. Mersin will meet at home Konyaspor (#7) in the next round. Ankaragucu will play against Igdir (#5) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Mersin: G.Yazicioglu 24+14reb+6ast, G.Simmons 21+5reb+9ast, B.Sinirlioglu 17+5reb+6ast, M.Kuntker 8, R.Tekin 8+11reb+2ast, G.Sim 7+3reb+5ast
Ankaragucu: K.Anderson 20+2reb+5ast, C.Ercan 13+2reb+2ast, H.Yapar 8+5reb+4ast, J.Briggs 6+4reb, I.Avsar 6+1reb, M.Akpinar 5+1reb

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Konyaspor – Bornova 74-81

There was an upset when higher ranked Konyaspor (9-9) lost at home to twelfth ranked Bornova (8-10) 81-74 on Saturday. Bornova made 21-of-26 free shots (80.8 percent) during the game. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard JJ Frazier (178-1995, college: Georgia) notched a double-double by scoring 17 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists to lead the effort and guard Burak Eslik (193-1994, college: SIUE) supported him with 18 points (perfect from the field making all six shots). Four Bornova players scored in double figures. Even a double-double of 28 points and 13 rebounds by American center Marlon Johnson (208-1994, college: NMHU) did not help to save the game for Konyaspor. Point guard Merthan Mutlu (190-1994) added 20 points and 7 rebounds. Konyaspor’s coach Emrah Benli let to play ten players, but that didn’t help to avoid defeat in this game. Bornova moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Konyaspor lost third consecutive game. They keep the sixth position with nine games lost. They share it with Cayirova. Bornova will meet at home Balikesir (#14) in the next round where they are favorite. Konyaspor will play against Mersin (#4) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Bornova: B.Eslik 18+4reb+2ast, J.Frazier 17+8reb+10ast, J.Patton 12+4reb, E.Ocakturk 12+9reb, E.Akyuz 9+5reb+4ast, A.Ozdemir 7+3reb+1ast
Konyaspor: M.Johnson 28+13reb+1ast, M.Mutlu 20+7reb+2ast, M.Mack 10+4reb+7ast, M.Cevik 9+5reb, A.Bayrak 3, M.Atar 2+3reb+1ast

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Balikesir – Ormanspor 84-75

There was a small surprise when seventeenth ranked Balikesir (7-11) won against at home 14th ranked Ormanspor (7-11) 84-75 on Saturday. Balikesir outrebounded Ormanspor 39-28 including 26 on the defensive glass. Guard Alihan Genc (189-1998) notched 25 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists to lead the effort and the former international Umit Sonkol (206-1982) supported him with 18 points and 13 rebounds. Five Balikesir players scored in double figures. Balikesir’s coach Fahri Guler used an eleven-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 29 points by American guard Ian Miller (191-1991, college: FSU) did not help to save the game for Ormanspor. His fellow American import center Eric Buckner (208-1990, college: Georgia St.) added 8 points and 10 rebounds. Balikesir moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Ormanspor. Balikesir will meet higher ranked Bornova (#12) in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Ormanspor’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Ankara TED Ankara.
Top scorers:
Balikesir: A.Genc 25+5reb+5ast, U.Sonkol 18+13reb+2ast, J.Traylor 13+12reb+1ast, K.Shabazz 12+1reb+7ast, U.Atin 11+3reb+1ast, F.Kizilca 4+1reb
Ormanspor: I.Miller 29+4reb+3ast, S.Kurnaz 11+1reb+4ast, D.Bilgehan 9+4reb+4ast, M.Solkol 8+3reb, E.Buckner 8+10reb+3ast, G.Ural 6

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TED Ankara – Kocaeli 90-76

Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both thirteenth ranked TED Ankara and 14th ranked Kocaeli had identical 7-10 record. This time TED Ankara used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Izmit 90-76 on Sunday night. TED Ankara shot 65.5 percent from the field. Cengizhan Ivedi (195-1999) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds to lead the effort and American guard Teyvon Myers (188-1994, college: WVU) supported him with 14 points and 8 assists. Four TED Ankara players scored in double figures. Even 20 points and 7 assists by American guard JaCori Payne (180-1996, college: Columbus St.) did not help to save the game for Kocaeli. His fellow American import forward Keith Stone (206-1997, college: Miami, FL) added 13 points and 7 rebounds. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. TED Ankara (8-10) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Kocaeli dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. TED Ankara’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Ankara to the arena Ormanspor.
Top scorers:
TED Ankara: C.Ivedi 22+10reb, J.Ducree 17+7reb, T.Myers 14+2reb+8ast, H.Avci 12+4reb+5ast, F.Ayca 9+1reb+2ast, D.Sonmez 6+1reb
Kocaeli: J.Payne 20+7ast, K.Stone 13+7reb, S.Sari 9+7reb+1ast, K.Kaspar 9+4reb+1ast, E.Beyaz 8+1reb+4ast, B.Barboros 4

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Sigortam.net – Final Spor 82-72

Everything went according to plan when second ranked Sigortam.net (14-4) defeated 8th ranked Final Spor (8-10) in Balikesir 82-72 on Sunday. Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) notched a double-double by scoring 22 points and 10 rebounds (on 10-of-12 shooting from the field) to lead the effort and American point guard James Florence (185-1988, college: Mercer) supported him with 17 points and 4 assists. Even 20 points by American guard Deshon Taylor (188-1996, college: Fresno St.) did not help to save the game for Final Spor. Guard Ozan Yilmaz (190-2003) added 10 points and 4 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sigortam.net maintains second position with 14-4 record having just two points less than leader Yalovaspor, which they share with Gaziantep. Final Spor lost third consecutive game. They keep the eighth place with ten games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Sigortam.net will meet at home Fenerbahce 2 (#17) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Final Spor will play against Haremspor (#9) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sigortam.net: A.Gueye 22+10reb+3ast, J.Florence 17+3reb+4ast, C.Dalgali 9+3reb+1ast, Y.Sarikaya 9+5reb+1ast, A.Emir 8+4reb+2ast, E.Ilter 8+1reb+3ast
Final Spor: D.Taylor 20+3reb+2ast, Y.Ozan 10+4reb+4ast, T.Altunbey 10+4reb+2ast, A.Tunali 8+2reb, M.Basturk 5+3reb+2ast, R.Dogrusoz 5+2reb+1ast

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Cayirova – Igdir 101-91

The game in Kocaeli was also worth to mention about. 5th ranked Igdir (10-8) played at the court of seventh ranked Cayirova (9-9). Cayirova defeated Igdir 101-91. It ended at the same time the four-game winning streak of Igdir. Cayirova had a 29-18 advantage in offensive rebounds. American guard Phil Greene IV (187-1992, college: St.John’s, agency: Slash Sports) scored 35 points (!!!) and 6 rebounds to lead the charge for the winners and the other American import point guard Diante Watkins (175-1990, college: RMU, agency: BIG) chipped in 23 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists during the contest. Four Cayirova players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was Cameroonian forward Benoit Mbala (200-1995) with 32 points and 8 rebounds and American point guard Marlain Veal (175-1996, college: SE Louisiana) scored 28 points and 9 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Cayirova have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to sixth place, which they share with Konyaspor. Igdir at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. Cayirova will play against Kapakli Spor (#10) in Tekirdag in the next round. Igdir will play at home against Ankaragucu (#18) and hopes to get back on the winning track.
Top scorers:
Cayirova: P.Greene IV 35+6reb+3ast, D.Watkins 23+5reb+7ast, I.Karaman 12+9reb+1ast, S.Ugur 11+1reb+3ast, T.Birer 8+5reb+1ast, B.Eray 5+1reb+2ast
Igdir: B.Mbala 32+8reb+2ast, M.Veal 28+2reb+9ast, S.Ekmen 10+4reb+1ast, B.Tursen 9+6reb, O.Atun 4+3reb+2ast, O.Sahin 4+2ast

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Gaziantep – Fenerbahce 2 104-92

There was no surprise when 13th ranked Fenerbahce 2 (7-11) lost on the road to third ranked Gaziantep (14-4) 104-92 on Monday. Gaziantep looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 18 passes made by Fenerbahce 2‘s players. American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) notched a double-double by scoring 16 points and 21 assists to lead the effort and forward Yigit Onan (207-2002) supported him with 22 points, 12 rebounds and 4 assists. Gaziantep’s coach Engin Komec used a ten-player rotation saving starting five for next games. Even 25 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (on 8-of-10 shooting from the field) by forward Yigit Mestoglu (201-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) did not help to save the game for Fenerbahce 2. American forward Ed Croswell (203-1999, college: Providence) added 20 points and 11 rebounds. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Gaziantep have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sigortam.net. Loser Fenerbahce 2 keeps the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with 4 other teams. Gaziantep will meet Erokspor (#15) in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Fenerbahce 2 will play against the league’s second-placed Sigortam.net in Balikesir and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Gaziantep: R.Freimanis 22+5reb+3ast, O.Yigit 22+12reb+4ast, C.Koray 17+8reb+5ast, M.Watson 16+3reb+21ast, E.Senel 15+5reb, Y.Ibrahim 6+1reb
Fenerbahce 2: M.Yigit 25+5reb+7ast, M.Davis 20+4reb+2ast, E.Croswell 20+11reb+3ast, H.Gokay 10+2reb+1ast, U.Saraloglu 10+2ast, E.Mert 5+3reb+3ast