Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.
Leader Erokspor delivered the fifteenth win on Friday night. This time they beat 6th ranked Cayirova (11-8) 91-81 in Istanbul. Erokspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Cayirova helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American center Jeremy Simmons (204-1989, college: Charleston) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Yigit Sarikaya (202-1999) chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. American point guard Diante Watkins (175-1990, college: RMU, agency: BIG) produced 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists for lost side. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Erokspor (15-4) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Cayirova at the other side dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with TED Ankara. Erokspor are looking forward to face Ormanspor (#13) in Ankara in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cayirova will play at home against Haremspor (#10) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Bottom-ranked Anka Spor (0-19) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 88-65 loss to fifteenth ranked Ormanspor (8-11) in Ankara. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Meric Kuntker (193-2003, college: WOSC) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 6 rebounds. William McNair Jr contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Guard Yaman Alisan (193-2006) answered with 18 points and 6 rebounds for Anka Spor. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ormanspor moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Cedi Osman. Anka Spor lost their nineteenth game in a row. They still close the standings. Ormanspor will play against league’s leader Erokspor in Istanbul in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Anka Spor will play at home against Gaziantep (#15) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
A very close game took place in Konya (derby !!!) between Bodrum and Konya BBSK. Tenth ranked Bodrum (10-9) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Konya BBSK (10-9). Bodrum managed to escape with a 1-point win 96-95 in the fight for the seventh place. It was a great evening for Chris Warren who led his team to a victory scoring 37 points (!!!) and 5 assists (made all of his fourteen free throws !!!). Bodrum’s coach Erhan Ernak used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side New Williams responded with 40 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists. Cagdas BS moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Konya BBSK and Bordo. Cagdas BS will meet Final Spor (#11) in the next round. Konya BBSK will play against Kapakli Spor (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Other games of round 19 were quite predictable and ended without any surprises. Here they are:
Bordo defeated Balikesir BBS in Balikesir 93-85. Sigortam.net beat Cedi Osman at home 90-75. Fenerbahce 2 lost to Final Spor on the opponent’s court 52-64. Gaziantep managed to outperform TED Ankara in a home game 87-84. Ankaragucu rolled over Kapakli Spor on the road 100-60. Haremspor was crushed by Trabzonspor on its own court 67-91.
The best stats of 19th round was 16 points and 9 rebounds by Mitch Creek of Trabzonspor.
Balikesir BBS – Bordo 85-93
There was no surprise when 15th ranked Balikesir BBS (7-12) was defeated at home by ninth ranked Bordo (10-9) 93-85 on Monday. Bordo looked well-organized offensively handing out 22 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard JJ Frazier (178-1995, college: Georgia) who led his team to a victory scoring 39 points (!!!), 6 rebounds and 9 assists. His fellow American import center Eric Buckner (208-1990, college: Georgia St.) helped adding 15 points and 13 rebounds. Bordo’s coach Vasfi Basaran used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the losing side American guard Alonzo Verge Jr (190-1998, college: Nebraska, agency: Octagon Europe) responded with 26 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists and guard Bartu Encu (188-2005) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. The victory was the fourth consecutive win for Bordo. They moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Konya BBSK and Cagdas BS. Loser Balikesir BBS keeps the fifteenth position with 12 games lost. They share it with Gaziantep. Bordo will meet at home Fenerbahce 2 (#12) in the next round which should be theoretically an easy game. Balikesir BBS’s supporters look forward to an exciting derby game next round, where their team will travel locally in Balikesir to the arena Sigortam.net.
Top scorers:
Balikesir BBS: A.Verge Jr 26+5reb+6ast, B.Encu 14+6reb+2ast, S.Konate 13+7reb, I.Turkyilmaz 9+9reb+2ast, E.Buyukcangaz 8+2reb, G.Dogan 8+4reb+1ast
Bordo: J.Frazier 39+6reb+9ast, E.Buckner 15+13reb+1ast, I.Avsar 10+4reb+3ast, D.Celen 9+1reb, S.Edge 9+4reb+3ast, E.Adiguzel 4+3reb+4ast
gschID: 1242884
Konya BBSK – Cagdas BS 95-96
A very close game took place in Konya (derby !!!) between Bodrum and Konya BBSK. Tenth ranked Bodrum (10-9) got a very close victory on the road over 7th ranked Konya BBSK (10-9). Bodrum managed to escape with a 1-point win 96-95 in the fight for the seventh place. Cagdas BS made 27-of-35 free shots (77.1 percent) during the game. It was a great evening for American point guard Chris Warren (177-1988, college: Ole Miss) who led his team to a victory scoring 37 points (!!!) and 5 assists (made all of his fourteen free throws !!!). His fellow American import Langston Wilson (206-2000, college: Milwaukee) helped adding 17 points and 10 rebounds. Wilson is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. Four Bodrum players scored in double figures. Bodrum’s coach Erhan Ernak used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the losing side American guard New Williams (185-1996, college: Fresno St.) responded with 40 points (!!!), 9 rebounds and 6 assists and forward Muhammet Kalkan (203-2000) produced a double-double by scoring 21 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists. Cagdas BS moved-up to seventh place, which they share with Konya BBSK and Bordo. Cagdas BS will meet Final Spor (#11) in the next round. Konya BBSK will play against Kapakli Spor (#17) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Konya BBSK: N.Williams 40+9reb+6ast, M.Kalkan 21+10reb+4ast, A.Karahan 9+6reb+5ast, O.Baykan 9+5reb+6ast, K.Turk 9+5reb, A.Duran 5+6reb
Cagdas BS: C.Warren 37+4reb+5ast, L.Wilson 17+10reb, A.Cantitiz 11+8reb+5ast, B.Erol 10+5reb+3ast, M.Esen 8+1reb+1ast, H.Ozdemir 8+9reb+2ast
gschID: 1242885
Erokspor – Cayirova 91-81
Leader Erokspor delivered the fifteenth win on Friday night. This time they beat 6th ranked Cayirova (11-8) 91-81 in Istanbul. Erokspor looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists. 25 personal fouls committed by Cayirova helped opponents get some easy free throw opportunities. American center Jeremy Simmons (204-1989, college: Charleston) fired a double-double by scoring 23 points, 11 rebounds and 4 assists for the winners. Yigit Sarikaya (202-1999) chipped in 17 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists. Simmons is a former Eurobasket Summer League player, which is considered top international summer league in the market. American point guard Diante Watkins (175-1990, college: RMU, agency: BIG) produced 19 points, 5 rebounds and 8 assists and the other American import center Jamelle Hagins (206-1990, college: Delaware, agency: MSG) added 21 points and 9 rebounds (on 10-of-13 shooting from the field) respectively for lost side. Both teams had four players each who scored in double figures. Both coaches used bench players which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. Erokspor (15-4) have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain first place. Cayirova at the other side dropped to the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with TED Ankara. Erokspor are looking forward to face Ormanspor (#13) in Ankara in the next round which should be an easy win for them. Cayirova will play at home against Haremspor (#10) and is hoping to prove to their supporters that the loss was just an accident.
Top scorers:
Cayirova: J.Hagins 21+9reb+2ast, D.Watkins 19+5reb+8ast, M.Oguzhan Kizil 11+5reb+2ast, E.Aydogan 10+1reb+1ast, A.Akcam 6+1ast, M.Mutlu 5+1reb+4ast
Erokspor: J.Simmons 23+11reb+4ast, Y.Sarikaya 17+9reb+5ast, M.Watson 14+4reb+6ast, B.Sinirlioglu 12+3reb+2ast, H.Kandemir 7+3reb+4ast, M.Akyel 5+4reb+1ast
gschID: 1242886
Sigortam.net – Cedi Osman 90-75
No shocking result in a game in Balikesir where third ranked Sigortam.net (14-5) defeated 12th ranked Cedi Osman (8-11) 90-75 on Saturday. Sigortam.net looked well-organized offensively handing out 21 assists. It was a great evening for American point guard Keshun Sherrill (175-1994, college: Augusta) who led his team to a victory scoring 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Dorukhan Engindeniz (192-1992) helped adding 20 points and 4 assists. Five Sigortam.net players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard Jordan Barnes (178-1997, college: Indiana St.) responded with 13 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists and Bahamas center Zane Knowles (208-1992, college: TAMUCC, agency: BIG) scored 14 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. The victory was the fifth consecutive win for Sigortam.net. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Trabzonspor. Newly promoted Cedi Osman dropped to the thirteenth position with 11 games lost. They share it with Ormanspor. Sigortam.net’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: Z.Knowles 14+6reb+1ast, D.Cevik 13+2reb+1ast, J.Barnes 13+6reb+7ast, B.Altin 12+1reb, S.Ugur 9+1reb+4ast, M.Erensoy 6+8reb
Sigortam.net: D.Engindeniz 20+2reb+4ast, K.Sherrill 19+5reb+5ast, O.Haciyeva 15+10reb, K.Uzunhasan 14+3reb+1ast, D.Atkins 10+8reb+6ast, C.Havsa 7+5reb+4ast
gschID: 1242887
Final Spor – Fenerbahce 2 64-52
There was a minor upset in Bursa where 9th ranked Fenerbahce (9-10) was defeated by twelfth ranked Final Spor (9-10) 64-52 on Saturday. It was a great evening for American center Brendan Medley-Bacon (213-2000, college: NCCU) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 13 points, 11 rebounds and 5 blocks. His fellow American import guard Tyrece Radford (188-1999, college: Texas A&M) helped adding 14 points and 5 assists. Four Final Spor players scored in double figures. At the losing side American point guard Ben Shungu (188-1997, college: Vermont) responded with 8 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists and guard Gokay Hacioglu (-2002) scored 11 points and 6 rebounds. Both coaches tested many bench players and allowed the starting five to rest. Final Spor moved-up to tenth place, which they share with Haremspor and Fenerbahce 2. Final Spor will meet at home higher ranked Cagdas BS (#9) in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Fenerbahce 2 will play against Bordo in Balikesir and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Fenerbahce 2: G.Hacioglu 11+6reb, F.Biberovic 9+4reb+2ast, B.Shungu 8+9reb+4ast, H.Mestoglu 8+1reb, Y.Ozkan 7+4reb+1ast, B.Acar 5+2reb
Final Spor: T.Radford 14+4reb+5ast, B.Medley-Bacon 13+11reb+2ast, G.Akkoyun 13+3reb, E.Ilter 10+2reb+4ast, A.Isik 6+4reb+1ast, G.Aydin 4+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1242888
Gaziantep – TED Ankara 87-84
There was a surprise result when sixteenth ranked Gaziantep (7-12) edged at home higher ranked TED Ankara (11-8) 87-84 on Sunday. It was a great evening for swingman Kaan Sariaslan (192-1997) who led his team to a victory scoring 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Nigerian-American power forward OD Anosike (203-1991, college: Siena) helped adding 5 points and 17 rebounds. At the losing side Senegalese center Abdoulaye Gueye (206-1994, college: Georgia Tech) responded with a double-double by scoring 23 points and 11 rebounds and American guard Troy Franklin (183-1989, college: Coppin St.) scored 19 points. Four TED Ankara players scored in double figures. Both coaches tested many bench players in such tough game. Gaziantep moved-up to fifteenth place, which they share with Balikesir BBS. Loser TED Ankara keeps the fifth position with eight games lost. They share it with Cayirova. Gaziantep will meet bottom-ranked Anka Spor (#18) in the next round. TED Ankara will play against Cedi Osman (#14) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
TED Ankara: A.Gueye 23+11reb+2ast, T.Franklin 19+1reb+2ast, E.Akyuz 12+1ast, B.Genc 10+5reb, M.Basturk 5+4reb+1ast, A.Tunali 5+6reb+7ast
Gaziantep: A.Birkeser 18+3reb, K.Sariaslan 18+7reb+4ast, E.Sivas 15+2reb+5ast, H.Dogan 9+1reb+1ast, D.Cantekin 8+1reb, M.Wright 8+4reb+4ast
gschID: 1242889
Kapakli Spor – Ankaragucu 60-100
Not a big story in a game in Tekirdag where 17th ranked Kapakli Spor (6-13) was outplayed by fourth ranked Ankaragucu (13-6) 100-60 on Sunday. Ankaragucu dominated down low during the game scoring 56 of its points in the paint compared to Kapakli Spor‘s 34. Ankaragucu forced 20 Kapakli Spor turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 27 assists comparing to just 8 passes made by Kapakli Spor‘s players. It was a great evening for Muhammed Baygul (191-1992, agency: Interperformances) who led his team to a victory scoring 14 points and 7 assists. Altan Erol (195-1983) helped adding 15 points and 6 rebounds. Four Ankaragucu players scored in double figures. At the losing side Bahadir Simsek (205-1998) responded with 9 points and 6 rebounds and forward Omer Yavas (203-2001) scored 9 points and 5 rebounds. 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. Ankaragucu maintains fourth place with 13-6 record. Kapakli Spor lost their eighth game in a row. They keep the seventeenth position with 13 games lost. Ankaragucu will meet at home league’s second-placed Trabzonspor in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Kapakli Spor will play against Konya BBSK (#8) and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Kapakli Spor: E.Bozyigit 10+1reb, K.Langley 9+2reb+2ast, O.Yavas 9+5reb+1ast, B.Simsek 9+6reb, N.Olca 6+5reb+3ast, E.Sarica 6+3reb
Ankaragucu: A.Erol 15+6reb+3ast, M.Baygul 14+4reb+7ast, I.Miller 13+2reb+5ast, M.Ozalp 11+1ast, C.Elleby 10+7reb+3ast, E.Sancakli 9+2reb+1ast
gschID: 1242890
Ormanspor – Anka Spor 88-65
Bottom-ranked Anka Spor (0-19) tried to put together a comeback for its first victory of the season, but they fell short in the 88-65 loss to fifteenth ranked Ormanspor (8-11) in Ankara. Worth to mention a great performance of point guard Meric Kuntker (193-2003, college: WOSC) who helped to win the game recording 18 points and 6 rebounds. American forward William McNair Jr (211-2000, college: Kansas St.) contributed with 14 points and 9 rebounds for the winners. Four Ormanspor players scored in double figures. Guard Yaman Alisan (193-2006) answered with 18 points and 6 rebounds and Erbey Paltaci (203-2004, agency: Octagon Europe) added 16 points in the effort for Anka Spor. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Ormanspor moved-up to thirteenth place, which they share with Cedi Osman. Anka Spor lost their nineteenth game in a row. They still close the standings. Ormanspor will play against league’s leader Erokspor in Istanbul in the next round and it will be quite challenging to get another victory. Anka Spor will play at home against Gaziantep (#15) and hopes to get finally their first victory.
Top scorers:
Anka Spor: Y.Alisan 18+6reb+3ast, E.Paltaci 16+2reb+3ast, M.Kocagozoglu 11+4reb+2ast, S.Altuntas 5+8reb+1ast, A.Aksoy 3+3reb, M.Sever 3+1ast
Ormanspor: M.Kuntker 18+6reb+3ast, J.Moore 15+2reb+5ast, E.Gokturk 14+6reb, W.McNair Jr. 14+9reb+3ast, C.Kayabasi 9+5reb+1ast, E.Yasar 4+5reb+2ast
gschID: 1242891
Haremspor – Trabzonspor 67-91
Everything went according to plan in Istanbul where third ranked Trabzonspor (14-5) outleveled 9th ranked Haremspor (9-10) 91-67 on Sunday. Trabzonspor shot the lights out from three sinking 17 long-distance shots on high 53.1 percentage. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists comparing to just 9 passes made by Haremspor‘s players. It was a great evening for American point guard Ty Gordon (185-1998, college: Nicholls) who led his team to a victory scoring 29 points. Australian swingman Mitch Creek (196-1992) helped adding 16 points and 9 rebounds. Four Trabzonspor players scored in double figures. At the losing side point guard Sedat Karagulle (190-1999) responded with 17 points and point guard Burak Gozeneli (190-2000) scored 10 points. Haremspor’s coach Emrah Benli gave up on the game allowing to play eleven players seeing no chance for a win. The victory was the eleventh consecutive win for Trabzonspor. They moved-up to second place, which they share with Sigortam.net. Loser Haremspor dropped to the tenth position with ten games lost. They share it with Final Spor and Fenerbahce 2. Trabzonspor will meet Ankaragucu (#4) on the road in the next round. Haremspor will play against Cayirova (#6) in Kocaeli and hope to secure a win.
Top scorers:
Haremspor: S.Karagulle 17+3reb+2ast, B.Gozeneli 10+2reb+3ast, A.Sahinkaya 9+5reb, O.Sancakli 8, J.Johnson 7+1ast, D.Thomas 6+5reb
Trabzonspor: T.Gordon 29+2reb+2ast, M.Creek 16+9reb+2ast, C.Ugur Ogut 12+3reb+5ast, E.Arar 10+8reb+2ast, I.Ulusoy 9+8reb+6ast, O.Ulubay 8+6reb+4ast
gschID: 1242892
