Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Erokspor as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Erokspor defeated 12th ranked Balikesir BBS in Istanbul 94-83. Erokspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Balikesir BBS‘s players. Yigit Sarikaya (202-1999) scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) chipped in 14 points and 9 assists during the contest. The best for the losing side was American point guard Luwane Pipkins (179-1996, college: Providence) with 14 points and 9 assists. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sigortam.net and Cayirova. Balikesir BBS at the other side keeps the twelfth place with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Balikesir BBS will play next round against strong Cayirova trying to get back on the winning streak. Erokspor will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Fenerbahce 2. It will be extra interesting game as Fenerbahce 2 is their local rival from Istanbul.
Bottom-ranked Anka Spor (0-6) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to fifth ranked Fenerbahce (4-2) 92-74. Forward Faruk Biberovic (204-2005) notched 20 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and Gokay Hacioglu supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Even 32 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by point guard Kaan Onat (195-2007) did not help to save the game for Anka Spor. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fenerbahce 2 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Konya BBSK and Ankaragucu. Anka Spor at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Fenerbahce 2’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Erokspor.
The game in Istanbul was also quite interesting. Third ranked Cayirova (5-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Cedi Osman (3-3). Cayirova did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 81-64 on Sunday. The best player for the winners was Koray Cekici who scored 30 points and 9 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was Murat Erensoy who recorded 16 points. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cayirova have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sigortam.net and Erokspor. Newly promoted Cedi Osman keeps the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Cayirova will meet Balikesir BBS (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cedi Osman will play against Ormanspor (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
There were no shocking results in the other games in round 6: Cagdas BS lost to TED Ankara on the opponent’s court 76-81. Bordo managed to outperform Trabzonspor in a home game 97-79. Ankaragucu managed to beat Final Spor on the road 83-77. Haremspor was defeated by Konya BBSK on its own court 67-73. Ormanspor beat Gaziantep in Ankara 79-70. Sigortam.net won against Kapakli Spor at home 84-73.
The most impressive stats of the last round was 26 points and 15 rebounds by Dischon Thomas of Kapakli Spor.
TED Ankara – Cagdas BS 81-76
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both eleventh ranked TED Ankara and 16th ranked Bodrum had identical 2-3 record. This time TED Ankara used a home court advantage and beat the opponent from Mugla 81-76 on Saturday night. However just five-point win is not that big difference and the fans of host team counted on more convincing victory. TED Ankara looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. The best player for the winners was Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) who had a double-double by scoring 24 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists. American point guard James Florence (185-1988, college: Mercer) chipped in 27 points. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Chris Warren (177-1988, college: Ole Miss) who recorded 26 points and 5 assists and his fellow American import Langston Wilson (206-2000, college: Milwaukee) added 16 points and 12 rebounds respectively. TED Ankara have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Loser Bodrum dropped to the twelfth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. TED Ankara will meet Kapakli Spor (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Cagdas BS will play against Anka Spor (#18) and hope to secure a win and be promoted back to the BSL just one year after relegation.
Top scorers:
TED Ankara: J.Florence 27+1reb+3ast, A.Gueye 24+14reb+5ast, B.Genc 16+9reb+1ast, O.Sahin 6+4ast, E.Akyuz 3+3reb+4ast, U.Atin 3+2ast
Cagdas BS: C.Warren 26+2reb+5ast, L.Wilson 16+12reb+1ast, A.Cantitiz 14+7reb+6ast, B.Erol 9+2reb+2ast, H.Ozdemir 4+2reb, M.Kozan 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1205492
Bordo – Trabzonspor 97-79
Everything could happen in Balikesir at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Bordo and 12th ranked Trabzonspor had identical 2-3 record. This time Bordo used a home court advantage and defeated the opponent from Trabzon 97-79 on Sunday night. Bordo dominated down low during the game scoring 48 of its points in the paint compared to Trabzonspor‘s 26 and made 16-of-19 free shots (84.2 percent) during the game. The best player for the winners was American point guard JJ Frazier (178-1995, college: Georgia) who scored 30 points and 8 assists. The other American import center Eric Buckner (208-1990, college: Georgia St.) chipped in 18 points, 8 rebounds and 5 blocks. Four Bordo players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was international swingman Okben Ulubay (201-1997) who recorded 26 points and point guard Ismail Ulusoy (182-1996) added 18 points and 8 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Bordo (3-3) moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams. Trabzonspor at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the twelfth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Bordo will meet higher ranked Ankaragucu (#4) on the road in the next round and it may be quite challenging game. Trabzonspor will play against the league’s second-placed Sigortam.net (#2) where they are definitely not considered as a favorite in this game either.
Top scorers:
Bordo: J.Frazier 30+3reb+8ast, E.Buckner 18+8reb+1ast, D.Celen 13+5reb, S.Edge 11+1reb+3ast, E.Cinko 9+3ast, E.Adiguzel 6+1reb
Trabzonspor: O.Ulubay 26+2reb+1ast, I.Ulusoy 18+2reb+8ast, J.Skipper-Brown 8+6reb+2ast, C.Ugur Ogut 8+2reb+3ast, T.Gordon 7+4reb+2ast, U.Saraloglu 6+1reb
gschID: 1205493
Cedi Osman – Cayirova 64-81
The game in Istanbul was also quite interesting. Third ranked Cayirova (5-1) played at the court of 7th ranked Cedi Osman (3-3). Cayirova did not have too big problems and got a relatively easy victory 81-64 on Sunday. Cayirova dominated down low during the game scoring 58 of its points in the paint compared to Cedi Osman‘s 30. Cayirova looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. The best player for the winners was guard Koray Cekici (186-2002) who scored 30 points and 9 rebounds (on 13-of-16 shooting from the field). American point guard Diante Watkins (175-1990, college: RMU, agency: BIG) chipped in 22 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Murat Erensoy (201-1991) who recorded 16 points and American point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) added 9 points and 7 assists respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Cayirova have a solid four-game winning streak. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Sigortam.net and Erokspor. Newly promoted Cedi Osman keeps the seventh place with three games lost. They share the position with 4 other teams. Cayirova will meet Balikesir BBS (#12) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cedi Osman will play against Ormanspor (#7) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Cayirova: K.Cekici 30+9reb+2ast, D.Watkins 22+5reb+6ast, M.Ulutas 11+2reb, J.Traylor 8+7reb+4ast, M.Atar 3+1reb, E.Aydogan 3+2reb+3ast
Cedi Osman: M.Erensoy 16+4reb+1ast, D.Cevik 11+6reb+2ast, I.Pinarer 9, J.Barnes 9+4reb+7ast, B.Yilmaz 5+5reb+1ast, S.Ugur 5+2reb+2ast
gschID: 1205494
Erokspor – Balikesir BBS 94-83
The game had a very big importance for second-ranked Erokspor as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Erokspor defeated 12th ranked Balikesir BBS in Istanbul 94-83. Erokspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 33 assists comparing to just 20 passes made by Balikesir BBS‘s players. Yigit Sarikaya (202-1999) scored 21 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists to lead the charge for the winners and American point guard Maurice Watson (178-1993, college: Creighton) chipped in 14 points and 9 assists during the contest. Five Erokspor players scored in double figures. The best for the losing side was American point guard Luwane Pipkins (179-1996, college: Providence) with 14 points and 9 assists and Canadian power forward Elijah Lufile (201-1997, college: ORU) scored 17 points and 5 rebounds (went 7 for 7 at the free throw line). Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Sigortam.net and Cayirova. Balikesir BBS at the other side keeps the twelfth place with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Balikesir BBS will play next round against strong Cayirova trying to get back on the winning streak. Erokspor will try to continue on its current victory against fifth ranked Fenerbahce 2. It will be extra interesting game as Fenerbahce 2 is their local rival from Istanbul.
Top scorers:
Erokspor: Y.Sarikaya 21+8reb+4ast, B.Bayar 14+5reb+5ast, M.Watson 14+2reb+9ast, J.Simmons 13+6reb+3ast, A.Genc 12+1reb+2ast, H.Kandemir 7+2reb+2ast
Balikesir BBS: E.Lufile 17+5reb+2ast, E.Buyukcangaz 15+2reb+4ast, L.Pipkins 14+2reb+9ast, E.Deniz 9+3reb+2ast, Y.Karalar 9+3reb, O.Engin 7+2reb
gschID: 1205495
Final Spor – Ankaragucu 77-83
Not a big story in a game in Bursa where 13th ranked Final Spor (2-4) was defeated by sixth ranked Ankaragucu (4-2) 83-77 on Sunday. Ankaragucu looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. The best player for the winners was American forward CJ Elleby (198-2000, college: WSU) who scored 22 points and 9 rebounds (perfect from the field making all seven shots !!!). Hakan Yapar (202-1984) chipped in 19 points and 8 rebounds. Ankaragucu’s coach Hakan Koktas used an eleven-player rotation and allowed the starting five to get some rest. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Erdem Ilter (186-1990, agency: BIG) who recorded 17 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and American center Brendan Medley-Bacon (213-2000, college: NCCU) added 17 points, 11 rebounds and 4 blocks (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field) respectively. Ankaragucu have a solid three-game winning streak. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Konya BBSK and Fenerbahce 2. Loser Final Spor dropped to the twelfth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Ankaragucu will meet at home Bordo (#10) in the next round where they are favorite. Final Spor will play against Konya BBSK and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ankaragucu: C.Elleby 22+9reb+2ast, H.Yapar 19+8reb+3ast, B.Young 15+1reb+7ast, D.Kilicli 8+3reb+2ast, H.Avci 6+3reb, M.Baygul 5+3reb+4ast
Final Spor: T.Radford 18+6reb+4ast, B.Medley-Bacon 17+11reb+1ast, E.Ilter 17+5reb+8ast, A.Isik 9+1reb, S.Gondur 6+1ast, G.Akkoyun 6+6reb
gschID: 1205496
Fenerbahce 2 – Anka Spor 92-74
Bottom-ranked Anka Spor (0-6) is still winless. This time they lost on the road their sixth consecutive match to fifth ranked Fenerbahce (4-2) 92-74. Forward Faruk Biberovic (204-2005) notched 20 points and 7 rebounds to lead the effort and guard Gokay Hacioglu (-2002) supported him with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Five Fenerbahce players scored in double figures. Even 32 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists by point guard Kaan Onat (195-2007) did not help to save the game for Anka Spor. Center Salih Altuntas (208-2006) added 10 points and 11 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Fenerbahce 2 moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Konya BBSK and Ankaragucu. Anka Spor at the other side still closes the standings with six games lost. Fenerbahce 2’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will face at home their local rival from Istanbul Erokspor.
Top scorers:
Fenerbahce 2: B.Shungu 22+1reb+4ast, F.Biberovic 20+7reb+3ast, G.Hacioglu 16+10reb+3ast, Y.Ozkan 14+2reb+9ast, O.Camgoz 13+1reb+1ast, M.Erfa 4+1reb
Anka Spor: K.Onat 32+5reb+8ast, E.Paltaci 10+1reb+2ast, S.Altuntas 10+11reb, M.Kara 6+6reb+1ast, A.Akbas 5+1reb+2ast, D.Kocaman 5+1reb
gschID: 1205497
Haremspor – Konya BBSK 67-73
Everything went according to plan in Istanbul where eighth ranked Konya BBSK (4-2) beat 10th ranked Haremspor (2-4) 73-67 on Sunday. Konya BBSK had a 34-20 advantage in offensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was American forward Khalid Thomas (208-1999, college: Portland St.) who scored 27 points and 8 rebounds. The other American import guard New Williams (185-1996, college: Fresno St.) chipped in 18 points and 5 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was American guard Jordan Johnson (180-1995, college: UNLV) who recorded 26 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists and point guard Sedat Karagulle (190-1999) added 13 points respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Konya BBSK moved-up to fourth place, which they share with Ankaragucu and Fenerbahce 2. Loser Haremspor dropped to the twelfth position with four games lost. They share it with 5 other teams. Konya BBSK will meet at home Final Spor (#13) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Haremspor will play against Gaziantep and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Konya BBSK: K.Thomas 27+8reb+3ast, N.Williams 18+5reb+3ast, A.Duran 8+10reb+2ast, O.Baykan 8+5reb+1ast, A.Karahan 8+5reb+3ast, F.Ayca 4+6reb+2ast
Haremspor: J.Johnson 26+5reb+5ast, S.Karagulle 13+1reb+3ast, A.Sahinkaya 7+3reb+1ast, D.Thomas 6+6reb+2ast, K.Ozel 3+5reb, C.Dalgali 3+5reb+1ast
gschID: 1205498
Gaziantep – Ormanspor 70-79
There was a minor upset when higher ranked Gaziantep (3-3) was defeated at home by eleventh ranked Ormanspor (3-3) 79-70 on Monday. The best player for the winners was American forward William McNair Jr (211-2000, college: Kansas St.) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 17 rebounds. The other American import guard Troy Franklin (183-1989, college: Coppin St.) chipped in 16 points and 7 assists. Four Ormanspor players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was American point guard Marquis Wright (185-1995, college: Siena, agency: Octagon Europe) who recorded 26 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists and Latvian Rolands Freimanis (209-1988) added 19 points and 6 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Ormanspor moved-up to seventh place, which they share with 4 other teams including defeated Gaziantep. Ormanspor will meet Cedi Osman (#8) in the next round. Gaziantep will play against Haremspor in Istanbul and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Ormanspor: W.McNair Jr. 20+17reb+1ast, T.Franklin 16+1reb+7ast, G.Ural 14+6reb+2ast, E.Bayrak 11+3reb+2ast, B.Diril 8+5reb+2ast, G.Gok 7+5reb
Gaziantep: M.Wright 26+9reb+7ast, R.Freimanis 19+6reb+1ast, U.Ertan 7+2reb, D.Cantekin 5+2reb, H.Dogan 4, E.Sivas 3+3reb+1ast
gschID: 1205499
Sigortam.net – Kapakli Spor 84-73
No shocking result in a game in Balikesir where second ranked Sigortam.net (5-1) won against 13th ranked Kapakli Spor (2-4) 84-73 on Saturday. The best player for the winners was naturalized Azerbaijani Orhan Haciyeva (200-1989) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 14 rebounds. American point guard Chris Lykes (169-1998, college: Arkansas) chipped in 22 points and 4 assists (on 7-of-9 shooting from the field). At the other side the best for losing team was American forward Dischon Thomas (206-2000, college: Montana) who recorded a double-double by scoring 26 points and 15 rebounds and his fellow American import guard Marcus Shaver Jr (188-1998, college: Boise St.) added 15 points and 5 rebounds respectively. Both coaches allowed to play bench players saving starting five for next games. Sigortam.net keeps a position of league leader, which they share with Erokspor and Cayirova. Loser Kapakli Spor dropped to the twelfth place with four games lost. They share the position with 5 other teams. Sigortam.net will meet Trabzonspor (#17) on the road in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Kapakli Spor will play against TED Ankara (#11) and it may be a tough game between close rivals.
Top scorers:
Sigortam.net: C.Lykes 22+2reb+4ast, O.Haciyeva 20+14reb+1ast, D.Atkins 14+6reb+1ast, D.Engindeniz 8+1reb+2ast, D.Sanli 7+2reb+2ast, E.Col 4+1reb
Kapakli Spor: D.Thomas 26+15reb+1ast, M.Shaver Jr. 15+5reb+2ast, C.Han 11+2reb+2ast, E.Veyseloglu 7+7reb+2ast, A.Tuncer 6+1reb+1ast, M.Kursad Ozdemir 5+4ast
gschID: 1205500
