U19 League is at the halfway of the Regular Season and there are still another 5 rounds left. Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Anadolu Efes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Anadolu Efes defeated 14th ranked Darussafaka in Istanbul 75-71. Anadolu Efes outrebounded Darussafaka 52-34 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. 29 personal fouls committed by Darussafaka helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Salih Altuntas (208-2006) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 21 rebounds. Erbey Paltaci (203-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Ege Akcay (198-2006) answered with 30 points and 5 rebounds for Darussafaka. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Anadolu Efes have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Fenerbahce and Gelisim Koleji. Darussafaka at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Darussafaka will play next round against Izmir trying to get back on the winning streak. Anadolu Efes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Undefeated Gaziantep (3-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fifteenth ranked Buyukcekmece. Visitors were rolled over by Buyukcekmece 85-59. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Gaziantep. Aybars Varli (-2006) stepped up and scored 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Enis Destanoglu chipped in 25 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Ibrahim Yilmaz (192-2005) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Buyukcekmece (2-2) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Gaziantep at the other side keeps the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Buyukcekmece will play against Manisa (#9) in Izmir in the next round. Gaziantep will have a break next round.
Leader Ozel Gelisim Koleji blasted bottom-ranked Merkezefendi (0-4) in Izmir 82-57 on Saturday evening keeping the perfect record after 5 rounds. Merkezefendi is still unable to win any game. Can Tuna nailed 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side. Erhan Bolukbasi came up with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for Merkezefendi in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ozel Gelisim Koleji have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Fenerbahce and Anadolu Efes. Loser Merkezefendi still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with MST and Yalova. Gelisim Koleji will meet Istanbul (#15) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Merkezefendi will play against Bahcesehir and hopes to get finally their first victory.
There were no big surprises in other games of round 5: Istanbul was beaten by Besiktas on the road 71-58. Bursaspor destroyed Izmir on its own court 94-62. Winless MST was outscored by Manisa in Izmir 104-69. Aliaga Petkim managed to beat Turk Telekom at home 64-55. Karsiyaka crushed Yalova on the opponent’s court 76-56.
The most impressive performance of 5th round was 15 points and 7 rebounds by Mehmet Ince of Karsiyaka.
Besiktas – Istanbul 71-58
No shocking result in a game when seventh ranked Besiktas (3-1) beat at home 15th ranked Istanbul (1-3) 71-58 on Sunday. Tan Ayyildiz (-2005) nailed 7 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the winning side and Mert Gocer (-2007) accounted for 13 points and 5 rebounds. Pamir Kaya (-2007) came up with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 10 rebounds and Burak Tatar (-2006) added 13 points respectively for Istanbul in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Besiktas have a solid series of three victories in a row. They moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Newly promoted Istanbul dropped to the fourteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Besiktas will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Istanbul will play against Gelisim Koleji (#3) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Istanbul: P.Kaya 13+10reb, B.Tatar 13+4reb+3ast, B.Cubukcuoglu 11+5reb+2ast, A.Akar 8+2reb, K.Ates 6+3reb, K.Kartaltepe 5+8reb+1ast
Besiktas: Y.Aksu 13+1reb+2ast, M.Gocer 13+5reb+2ast, E.Kas 11+5reb+3ast, E.Karakaya 9+10reb, T.Ayyildiz 7+9reb+5ast, R.Elezay 6+3reb
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Gelisim Koleji – Merkezefendi 82-57
Leader Ozel Gelisim Koleji blasted bottom-ranked Merkezefendi (0-4) in Izmir 82-57 on Saturday evening keeping the perfect record after 5 rounds. Merkezefendi is still unable to win any game. Gelisim Koleji dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Merkezefendi‘s 30. Gelisim Koleji forced 28 Merkezefendi turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 26 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Merkezefendi‘s players. Can Tuna (-2007) nailed 18 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists for the winning side and Mustafa Yilmaz (-2006) accounted for 10 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists and 4 steals. Four Ozel Gelisim Koleji players scored in double figures. Erhan Bolukbasi (-2006) came up with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists and Teoman Kula (-2007) added 17 points respectively for Merkezefendi in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Ozel Gelisim Koleji have a solid series of four victories in a row. They keep a position of league leader, which they share with Fenerbahce and Anadolu Efes. Loser Merkezefendi still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with MST and Yalova. Gelisim Koleji will meet Istanbul (#15) on the road in the next round which should be another easy win for them. Merkezefendi will play against Bahcesehir and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Merkezefendi: T.Kula 17+1reb, E.Bolukbasi 13+6reb+4ast, D.Demirkonak 10+7reb, T.Karaagac 5+12reb, T.Ozek 3+1reb, A.Koc 3+5reb+2ast
Gelisim Koleji: C.Tuna 18+5reb+4ast, Y.Bayer 13+8reb+2ast, B.Aykutlu 11+2reb+1ast, M.Yilmaz 10+5reb+10ast, M.Kopuz 9+2reb, K.Ozturk 5+5reb+2ast
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Anadolu Efes – Darussafaka 75-71
The game had a very big importance for third-ranked Anadolu Efes as it allowed them to take a leadership position. Anadolu Efes defeated 14th ranked Darussafaka in Istanbul 75-71. Anadolu Efes outrebounded Darussafaka 52-34 including a 19-7 advantage in offensive rebounds. 29 personal fouls committed by Darussafaka helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. Center Salih Altuntas (208-2006) orchestrated the victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points and 21 rebounds. Erbey Paltaci (203-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) contributed with 22 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Forward Ege Akcay (198-2006) answered with 30 points and 5 rebounds and Dogan Bozveli (-2005) added 14 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in the effort for Darussafaka. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Anadolu Efes have a solid series of four victories in a row. As mentioned above they are at the top of the standings, which they share with Fenerbahce and Gelisim Koleji. Darussafaka at the other side keeps the fourteenth place with three games lost. They share the position with 3 other teams. Darussafaka will play next round against Izmir trying to get back on the winning streak. Anadolu Efes will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game.
Top scorers:
Darussafaka: E.Akcay 30+5reb+1ast, D.Bozveli 14+7reb+4ast, I.Aysel 7+7reb+2ast, A.Bicer 6, A.Ene 5+7reb+2ast, A.Celik 4+1reb+1ast
Anadolu Efes: E.Paltaci 22+6reb+3ast, A.Akbas 17+6reb+6ast, S.Altuntas 13+21reb+1ast, A.Aksoy 10+2reb+1ast, M.Kocagozoglu 9+4reb+4ast, M.Kara 4+11reb+1ast
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Bursaspor – Izmir 94-62
Everything could happen at the game between two tied teams. Both tenth ranked Bursaspor and 12th ranked Izmir had identical 1-2 record. This time Bursaspor used a home court advantage and smashed the opponent from Izmir 94-62 on Friday night. Bursaspor dominated down low during the game scoring 54 of its points in the paint compared to Izmir‘s 24. Bursaspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 32 assists comparing to just 15 passes made by Izmir‘s players. Berkan Baykurt (-2006) nailed 7 points, 6 rebounds and 19 assists for the winning side and Ege Erzine (-2007) accounted for 17 points and 7 rebounds. Four Bursaspor players scored in double figures. Deniz Savut (-2006) came up with a double-double by scoring 16 points and 10 rebounds and point guard Berkay Atalay (180-2004) added 12 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists respectively for Izmir in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Bursaspor (2-2) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Izmir lost third consecutive game. Newly promoted team dropped to the fourteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Bursaspor will meet at home Galatasaray (#8) in the next round. Izmir will play against Darussafaka (#17) in Istanbul and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Izmir: M.Acar 17+2ast, D.Savut 16+10reb, B.Atalay 12+10reb+4ast, K.Ucer 6+3reb+1ast, A.Bayramlar 5+3reb+1ast, K.Besok 4+4reb+4ast
Bursaspor: O.Nurveren 21+2reb+2ast, E.Erzine 17+7reb+3ast, U.Cardak 15+4reb+1ast, M.Pacaci 10+7reb+4ast, B.Bulut 8+1reb, M.Kilinc 8+3reb
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Buyukcekmece – Gaziantep 85-59
Undefeated Gaziantep (3-1) recorded its first loss on the court of fifteenth ranked Buyukcekmece. Visitors were rolled over by Buyukcekmece 85-59. It ended at the same time the three-game winning streak of Gaziantep. Buyukcekmece made 28-of-36 charity shots (77.8 percent) during the game. Their players were unselfish on offense dishing 22 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Gaziantep‘s players. Aybars Varli (-2006) stepped up and scored 23 points and 9 rebounds for the winners and Enis Destanoglu (-2005) chipped in 25 points and 8 rebounds. Guard Ibrahim Yilmaz (192-2005) responded with 21 points and 6 rebounds and Bugra Tarhan scored 15 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. Buyukcekmece (2-2) moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Gaziantep at the other side keeps the fourth position with one game lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Buyukcekmece will play against Manisa (#9) in Izmir in the next round. Gaziantep will have a break next round.
Top scorers:
Gaziantep: I.Yilmaz 21+6reb+2ast, B.Tarhan 15+4reb, A.Arnavut 6+6reb+1ast, K.Yilmaz 5+3reb+4ast, K.Ertan 4+1reb, T.Ekmekcioglu 4+7reb
Buyukcekmece: E.Destanoglu 25+8reb+1ast, A.Varli 23+9reb+3ast, E.Tohma 11+6reb+3ast, N.Kassas 9+6reb+10ast, M.Tetik 6+2reb, U.Dogan 5+7reb+3ast
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Manisa – MST 104-69
Rather predictable result when fifteenth ranked Manisa Izmir (2-2) rolled over at home bottom-ranked MSK (0-4) 104-69 on Sunday. Manisa forced 22 MST turnovers and outrebounded them 53-39 including 24 on the offensive glass. Manisa looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. Center Mustafa Yerkazanoglu (205-2004) nailed a double-double by scoring 21 points and 19 rebounds for the winning side and Deniz Altundas (-2007) accounted for 23 points. Four Manisa Izmir players scored in double figures. Anil Alyanak (204-2008) came up with a double-double by scoring 19 points and 14 rebounds and Rafi Oralkan (-2005) added 14 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists respectively for MST in the defeat. Since the result was very predictable, it gave the chance for the coaches to test many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Manisa moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser MSK still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with Merkezefendi and Yalova. Manisa will meet Buyukcekmece (#12) on the road in the next round. MST will play against Tofas (#7) and looks forward to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
MST: A.Alyanak 19+14reb, R.Oralkan 14+5reb+7ast, A.Hidiroglu 13+3reb+2ast, M.Uyan 8+4reb+1ast, E.Demir 7+7reb, T.Seyhan 4+3reb
Manisa: D.Altundas 23+1reb+3ast, M.Gulakman 21+3reb+1ast, M.Yerkazanoglu 21+19reb+3ast, B.Eryurtlu 14+8reb+5ast, T.Sen 10+4reb, E.Odabasi 7+3reb+4ast
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Aliaga Petkim – Turk Telekom 64-55
Not a big story in a game when 17th ranked Turk Telekom (1-3) lost to sixth ranked Petkim Spor (3-1) in Izmir 55-64 on Saturday. Emirhan Yilmaz (-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 17 points and 19 rebounds for the winning side and Kerem Soyucayli (-2006) accounted for 12 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists. Forward Atakan Bicer (209-2005) came up with 18 points and 5 rebounds (was perfect 9-for-9 from the free throw line !!!) and forward Arda Midye (200-2005, agency: Octagon Europe) added 14 points and 8 rebounds respectively for Turk Telekom in the defeat. Aliaga Petkim moved-up to fourth place, which they share with 3 other teams. Loser Turk Telekom dropped to the fourteenth position with three games lost. They share it with 3 other teams. Aliaga Petkim will have a break next round, and it should allow them to practice more before next game. Turk Telekom will play against Karsiyaka (#11) and hope to win that game.
Top scorers:
Turk Telekom: A.Bicer 18+5reb+2ast, A.Midye 14+8reb, D.Berkoz 9+1reb, E.Can 8+6reb+7ast, S.Yaman 4+1reb, O.Can 2+9reb+5ast
Aliaga Petkim: E.Yilmaz 17+19reb+2ast, O.Aslaner 16+3reb, K.Soyucayli 12+5reb+4ast, H.Sevig 7+3reb, Y.Kaba 7+1reb+2ast, A.Sola 5+8reb+6ast
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Yalova – Karsiyaka 56-76
Everything went according to plan when fourteenth ranked Pinar Karsiyaka (2-2) outplayed on the road bottom-ranked Yalova (0-4) 76-56 on Sunday. Karsiyaka held Yalova to an opponent 24.0 percent shooting from the field compared to 47.7 percent accuracy of the winners. They outrebounded Yalova 53-40 including a 41-22 advantage in defensive rebounds. Great defensive blocking was one of the keys in this match when Karsiyaka made 7 blocks. Eylem Eminoglu (-2005) nailed a double-double by scoring 13 points and 12 rebounds for the winning side and Mehmet Ince (-2007) accounted for 15 points and 7 rebounds. Four Pinar Karsiyaka players scored in double figures. Forward Evren Demirci (203-2005) came up with a double-double by scoring 10 points, 16 rebounds and 4 assists and Rasim Ugur (-2006) added 11 points and 5 rebounds respectively for Yalova in the defeat. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Karsiyaka moved-up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Loser Yalova still closes the standings with four games lost. They share the position with MST and Merkezefendi. Karsiyaka will meet Turk Telekom (#16) in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Yalova will play against the league’s second-placed Fenerbahce (#2) and will have a slim chance for a victory.
Top scorers:
Yalova: A.Acar 13+3ast, R.Ugur 11+5reb+1ast, E.Demirci 10+16reb+4ast, M.Akdeniz 7+6reb+1ast, A.Bozborek 4+2reb, A.Konuk 3+5reb+1ast
Karsiyaka: M.Ince 15+7reb+2ast, E.Eminoglu 13+12reb+3ast, E.Yapici 12+8reb, E.Yilmaz 11+8reb+3ast, T.Warren 6+1reb+1ast, E.Bakindi 5+3reb+2ast
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