The Regular Season in TBL just started. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The biggest surprise of round 1 in TBL took place in Kocaeli where host Cayirova crushed Anka Spor 86-59 on Saturday evening. Cayirova dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Anka Spor‘s 26. Cayirova looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cayirova made 8 blocks. Point guard Eray Aydogan (185-2000) fired 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Mehmet Oguzhan Kizil (-1996) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Cayirova’s coach Engin Gencoglu felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. point guard Kaan Onat (195-2007) produced 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for lost side. Anka Spor will play next round against Ormanspor trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Cayirova will try to continue on its current victory against Erokspor in Istanbul.
Balikesir BBS defeated Final Spor at home 77-65. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Luwane Pipkins (179-1996, college: Providence) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Eray Buyukcangaz contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Tyrece Radford (188-1999, college: Texas A&M) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists for Final Spor. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Final Spor will play next round against Fenerbahce 2 trying to get back on the winning streak. Balikesir BBS will try to continue on its current victory against Bordo. It will be extra interesting game as Bordo is their local rival from Balikesir.
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Bordo in Balikesir on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Cedi Osman 78-71. Jordan Barnes stepped up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 assists for the winners. At the losing side JJ Frazier responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Cedi Osman will meet Sigortam.net in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bordo’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Balikesir Balikesir BBS.
Other games of round 1 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
winless Konya BBSK lost to undefeated Fenerbahce 2 in Istanbul 73-75. Winless Haremspor smashed Erokspor at home 86-64. Winless Trabzonspor lost to undefeated Kapakli Spor on the opponent’s court 66-77. Winless Gaziantep lost to undefeated Sigortam.net in a home game 79-82. Winless TED Ankara lost to undefeated Ormanspor on the road 64-72. Cagdas BS defeated Ankaragucu on its own court 65-64.
The best stats of 1st round was 9 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals by CJ Elleby of Ankaragucu.
Bordo – Cedi Osman 71-78
The most crucial game of the last round was a loss of Bordo in Balikesir on Friday night. Hosts were defeated by Cedi Osman 78-71. American point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) stepped up with a double-double by scoring 32 points and 12 assists for the winners and North Macedonian point guard Kristijan Nikolov (187-1996) chipped in 14 points. At the losing side American point guard JJ Frazier (178-1995, college: Georgia) responded with 20 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Erkin Senel (191-1999) scored 11 points and 5 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players saving starting five for next games. Cedi Osman will meet Sigortam.net in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Bordo’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Balikesir Balikesir BBS.
Top scorers:
Cedi Osman: J.Barnes 32+4reb+12ast, K.Nikolov 14+2reb+3ast, I.Pinarer 9+4reb, M.Erensoy 6+8reb+1ast, D.Cevik 6+2reb, R.Pekovic 5+5reb+2ast
Bordo: J.Frazier 20+7reb+6ast, E.Senel 11+5reb+1ast, S.Edge 11+1reb+2ast, E.Buckner 7+8reb+1ast, B.Isik 6+4reb, M.Sert 5+5reb
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Cayirova – Anka Spor 86-59
The biggest surprise of round 1 in TBL took place in Kocaeli where host Cayirova crushed Anka Spor 86-59 on Saturday evening. Cayirova dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Anka Spor‘s 26. Cayirova looked well-organized offensively handing out 29 assists. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Cayirova made 8 blocks. Point guard Eray Aydogan (185-2000) fired 20 points and 5 rebounds for the winners. Mehmet Oguzhan Kizil (-1996) chipped in 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Cayirova’s coach Engin Gencoglu felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Point guard Kaan Onat (195-2007) produced 17 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and center Salih Altuntas (208-2006) added 7 points and 11 rebounds respectively for lost side. Anka Spor will play next round against Ormanspor trying to make it back to the top of the standings. Cayirova will try to continue on its current victory against Erokspor in Istanbul.
Top scorers:
Cayirova: E.Aydogan 20+5reb+3ast, M.Oguzhan Kizil 11+8reb+4ast, D.Watkins 11+2reb+8ast, M.Cevik 9+1ast, M.Atar 8+4reb+3ast, K.Cekici 8+2reb
Anka Spor: K.Onat 17+6reb+4ast, R.Fenemen 10+1reb, D.Kocaman 9+3reb+1ast, A.Osman Bas 8+2reb+3ast, S.Altuntas 7+11reb+1ast, M.Kocagozoglu 3+3reb+3ast
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Fenerbahce 2 – Konya BBSK 75-73
Fenerbahce used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Konya 75-73 on Saturday night. However just two-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. The game was dominated by American players. Point guard Ben Shungu (188-1997, college: Vermont) stepped up and scored 23 points and 7 assists for the winners and center Amari Kelly (206-1999, college: GMU) chipped in 14 points and 11 rebounds. Fenerbahce’s coach Ertug Tuzcukaya used an eleven-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side guard New Williams (185-1996, college: Fresno St.) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and forward Khalid Thomas (208-1999, college: Portland St.) scored 15 points. Fenerbahce will meet Final Spor in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Konya BBSK will play against Cagdas BS and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Fenerbahce 2: B.Shungu 23+3reb+7ast, A.Kelly 14+11reb+2ast, M.Erfa 10+1reb+2ast, G.Hacioglu 9+6reb+1ast, F.Biberovic 6+4reb, O.Camgoz 5
Konya BBSK: N.Williams 21+6reb+3ast, K.Thomas 15+4reb+2ast, O.Baykan 12+6reb+1ast, F.Ayca 8+1reb+2ast, K.Turk 4+5reb, O.Deniz 4+4reb
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Balikesir BBS – Final Spor 77-65
Balikesir BBS defeated Final Spor at home 77-65. Worth to mention a great performance of American point guard Luwane Pipkins (179-1996, college: Providence) who helped to win the game recording 18 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Eray Buyukcangaz (200-2004) contributed with 16 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. American guard Tyrece Radford (188-1999, college: Texas A&M) answered with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists and Gokhan Akkoyun (202-1995, agency: BIG) added 7 points and 6 assists in the effort for Final Spor. Both coaches used bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Final Spor will play next round against Fenerbahce 2 trying to get back on the winning streak. Balikesir BBS will try to continue on its current victory against Bordo. It will be extra interesting game as Bordo is their local rival from Balikesir.
Top scorers:
Balikesir BBS: L.Pipkins 18+5reb+6ast, E.Buyukcangaz 16+6reb+3ast, E.Lufile 13+8reb+1ast, U.Sonkol 8+4reb+1ast, G.Dogan 8+4reb, B.Encu 4
Final Spor: T.Radford 13+11reb+6ast, G.Aydin 12+1reb+2ast, A.Isik 12+3reb, R.Dogrusoz 9+2reb+1ast, G.Akkoyun 7+4reb+6ast, E.Demirci 5
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Haremspor – Erokspor 86-64
There was a surprise result in Istanbul where Haremspor smashed Erokspor 86-64 on Saturday. American guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) stepped up and scored 20 points for the winners and guard Kerem Ozel (183-1997) chipped in 12 points and 6 assists. Johnson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. At the losing side forward Berkay Bayar (196-1999) responded with 13 points and 9 rebounds (on 6-of-7 shooting from the field) and guard Huseyin Kandemir (196-1995) scored 13 points and 4 assists. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Erokspor’s coach Ilker Salman gave up on the game allowing to play twelve players seeing no chance for a win. Haremspor will meet at home Trabzonspor in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Erokspor will play against Cayirova and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Haremspor: J.Johnson 20+4reb+3ast, K.Ozel 12+4reb+6ast, A.Sahinkaya 11+4reb+4ast, T.Dikmen 10+5reb+1ast, D.Thomas 5+4reb, O.Sancakli 4+2reb
Erokspor: J.Simmons 14+3reb, B.Bayar 13+9reb+1ast, H.Kandemir 13+3reb+4ast, A.Genc 12+2reb+2ast, M.Watson 9+3reb+5ast, M.Gorur 8+3reb+2ast
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Kapakli Spor – Trabzonspor 77-66
Kapakli Spor used a home court advantage and won against the opponent from Trabzon 77-66 on Sunday night. Kapakli Spor outrebounded Trabzonspor 36-23 including 28 on the defensive glass. American guard Marcus Shaver Jr (188-1998, college: Boise St.) stepped up and scored 21 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and the former international Erkan Veyseloglu (200-1983) chipped in 14 points, 8 rebounds and 5 assists. At the losing side point guard Can Ugur Ogut (178-1992) responded with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 11 assists and Bosnian Rijad Avdic (201-1998) scored 18 points and 6 rebounds. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Kapakli Spor will meet Ankaragucu on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Trabzonspor will play against Haremspor in Istanbul and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Kapakli Spor: M.Shaver Jr. 21+6reb+6ast, D.Thomas 15+11reb, E.Veyseloglu 14+8reb+5ast, A.Tuncer 14+6reb, M.Kursad Ozdemir 7+1reb+3ast, C.Han 4+2reb+2ast
Trabzonspor: C.Ugur Ogut 19+3reb+11ast, R.Avdic 18+6reb+1ast, G.Yazicioglu 11+5reb+1ast, M.Senli 10+4reb+1ast, U.Saraloglu 6+1reb+5ast, O.Goktepe 2+1reb
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Gaziantep – Sigortam.net 79-82
But Gaziantep was not able to use a home court advantage and was edged by the opponent from Balikesir 82-79 on Sunday night. Sigortam.net looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. American point guard Chris Lykes (169-1998, college: Arkansas) stepped up and scored 22 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists for the winners and his fellow American import forward Darion Atkins (203-1992, college: Virginia) chipped in 17 points. At the losing side American point guard Marquis Wright (185-1995, college: Siena, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 22 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and Latvian Rolands Freimanis (209-1988) produced a double-double by scoring 14 points and 14 rebounds. Gaziantep’s coach Ali Yildirim rotated ten players in this game, but that didn’t help. Sigortam.net will meet at home Cedi Osman in the next round. Gaziantep will play against TED Ankara and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Sigortam.net: C.Lykes 22+6reb+6ast, D.Atkins 17+4reb+2ast, D.Engindeniz 14+4reb+4ast, E.Col 8+2reb+2ast, D.Sanli 8+5reb+3ast, O.Haciyeva 5+11reb+2ast
Gaziantep: K.Sariaslan 24+2reb+1ast, M.Wright 22+7reb+6ast, R.Freimanis 14+14reb+2ast, I.Yilmaz 5+2reb+2ast, E.Sivas 4+1reb+4ast, T.Altunbas 3+3reb
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Ormanspor – TED Ankara 72-64
Ormanspor used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Ankara 72-64 on Sunday night. American forward William McNair Jr. (211-2000, college: Kansas St.) stepped up and scored 18 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all eight shots !!!) for the winners and Ercan Bayrak (205-1997) chipped in 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Ormanspor players scored in double figures. At the losing side guard Eray Akyuz (187-2000) responded with 8 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and forward Umar Atin (199-1994) scored 14 points and 5 rebounds. Ormanspor will meet Anka Spor in the next round and are hoping to win another game. TED Ankara will play against Gaziantep and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Ormanspor: B.Diril 19+2reb+3ast, W.McNair Jr. 18+9reb, E.Bayrak 14+7reb+4ast, G.Ural 10+5reb+1ast, T.Franklin 7+1reb+8ast, C.Kayabasi 3
TED Ankara: U.Atin 14+5reb+1ast, O.Sahin 12+2reb+5ast, A.Tunali 9+7reb+1ast, E.Akyuz 8+6reb+7ast, A.Gueye 8+5reb+1ast, B.Genc 7+3reb+1ast
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Cagdas BS – Ankaragucu 65-64
Bodrum used a home court advantage and edged the opponent from Ankara 65-64 on Monday night. Ahmet Cantitiz (193-1992) stepped up and scored 15 points for the winners and Murat Esen (195-1990) chipped in 13 points and 6 rebounds. Four Bodrum players scored in double figures. At the losing side American forward CJ Elleby (198-2000, college: WSU) responded with 9 points, 13 rebounds, 4 assists and 6 steals and Hakan Yapar (202-1984) scored 14 points and 6 assists. Both coaches allowed to play bench players in such tough game. Bodrum will meet Konya BBSK on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Ankaragucu will play against Kapakli Spor and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Cagdas BS: A.Cantitiz 15+2reb+3ast, M.Esen 13+6reb, H.Ozdemir 10+4reb+2ast, B.Erol 10+7reb+1ast, C.Warren 8+4reb+4ast, M.Kozan 5+4reb+4ast
Ankaragucu: H.Yapar 14+4reb+6ast, B.Young 13+2reb+4ast, D.Kilicli 13+5reb, C.Elleby 9+13reb+4ast, H.Avci 7+5reb+2ast, A.Erol 4+1ast
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