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TB2L Round 24: Leader Selcuk Universitesi loses to TED Istanbul
February 2012
Ersan
Ozseven
| There were many interesting games last round. The round ended with defeat of the leader, derby games, favorites losing the games and games ending by tiny margin.
Top ranked Selcuk Universitesi (18-5) recorded its fifth loss on the court of twentiethth ranked TED Istanbul on Saturday night. Visitors were defeated by TED Istanbul 67-59. It ended at the same time the 14-game winning streak of Selcuk Universitesi. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning first half |
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Gaziantepspor Buyuksehir Belediye lands Snow
February 2012
Alvin Snow | Gaziantepspor Buyuksehir Belediye (TB2L) strengthened their roster with addition of 31-year old American guardAlvin Snow (188-G-81, college: E.Washington). In his first game he didn''t score any points. However his new team lost to Optimum TED 62-66. Snow played most recently at Kryvbasbasket-Lux Kryvyi Rih (Ukraine). |
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Fenerbahce Ulker far from the quarterfinal playoffs after 72-62 defeat against Panathinaikos
February 2012
Alvin Snow | After a 72-62 defeat in Greece against Panathinaikos, Fenerbahce Ulker dropped to the last place in group G of the Turkish Airlines Euroleague, and will need a miracle to make it to the quarterfinal playoffs. Panathinaikos led from start to finish, using tough defense to hold Ulker to 27 points in the first half and force many of Fenerbahces 21 turnovers. Bojan Bogdanovic led FB Ulker with 15 points, Roko Ukic added 13 and Curtis Jerrells 11. Mirsad Turkcan notched a game-high 13 rebounds |
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Galatasaray hands first loss to CSKA Moscow in front of 11,300 fans in Istanbul
February 2012
Josh Shipp | Galatasaray - CSKA 68-64
Amazing night for the Euroleague newcomer Galatasaray. The Turkish squad was better than CSKA Moscow 68-64 handing them the first Euroleague loss this season. CSKA had a 13-game winning streak before this meeting. Joshua Shipp (196-G/F-86, college: UCLA) was a key player for the hosts with 22 points. Luksa Andric (210-C-85, agency: Beo Basket) also was great adding 16 points and 7 rebounds, and Cevher Ozer (206-F/C-83, agency: 1x1 Sports) helped with 9 pts |
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Taggart number one in Turkish TB2L for round 23
February 2012
Shawn
Taggart
| American forward Shawn Taggart (207-F-85) put on an extraordinary performance in the last round for TED Istanbul, receiving a Eurobasket.com TB2L Player of the Week award for round 23.
The 26-year old player had a double-double of 36 points and 12 rebounds, while his team edged out Istanbulspor (#17, 6-16) 81-77. |
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PAO beats Fenerbahce Ulker again, 72-62
February 2012
Kostas
Tsartsaris
| Panathinaikos - Fenerbahce Ulker 72-62
Panathinaikos made a huge step towards the Euroleague Quarterfinals by beating Fenerbahce Ulker 72-62 at OAKA Arena in Athens. PAO celebrated in Istanbul a week ago and now joined Unics on top of Group G with 3-1 record. FB Ulker dropped to 1-3 after this meeting, but still has a chance to reach the next stage. Kostas Tsartsaris (210-F-79) stepped up for the Greens with 21 points. Mike Batiste (203-F-77, college: Arizona St |
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TB2L Round 23: Genc Telekom is defeated by Optimum TED in a derby game
February 2012
Hakan Yapar | There was no lack of interesting games this round. The round ended with derby games and favorites losing the games.
The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Ankara: Optimum TED (#3) and Genc Telekom (#2). Optimum TED (17-5) won against visiting Genc Telekom (16-6) 79-69. It was a key game for the second position in the league. The game was mostly controlled by Optimum TED. Genc Telekom managed to win third quarter 18-17 |
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Usak Universitesi Belediyespor adds Mack to their roster
February 2012
Doneal Mack | Usak Universitesi Belediyespor (TB2L) agreed terms with 25-year old American guard Doneal Mack (196-G-87, college: Memphis). In his first game he didn't score any points. However his new team lost to Baskent Genclik 72-86. Mack played most recently at Maghreb de Fes (Morocco). He played also pro basketball in Morocco and Romania. Mack graduated University of Memphis in 2010 and it will be his second season in pro basketball.
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Olympiakos celebrates valuable win in Istanbul
February 2012
Konstan
Papanikolaou
| Anadolu Efes - Olympiakos 65-67
Olympiakos was better than Anadolu Efes once again. The Reds grabbed 65-67 victory in Istanbul for 2-2 record in Group E of the Euroleague Top 16. After this victory, Olympiakos is very close to reach the Quarterfinals. At the other side, Anadolu Efes dropped to 1-3 and their chances drastically decreased. Kostas Papanikolaou (204-F-90) and Georgios Printezis (206-F-85, agency: FCM) scored 16 points each for the winners |
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TBL Round 17: Fenerbahce Ulker wins scoring festival against Antalya:105-89
February 2012
Konstan
Papanikolaou
| In Istanbul Fenerbahce Ulker's game against 14th-tranked Antalya BSB turned out to be a real scoring festival, that ended in a 105-89 victory for Ulker. The home team did most of the damage in the first period, taking a 31-16 lead. With a shooting percentage of 60.9 percent from the field and a 64.7 percentage from behind the arc it was a great night for Fenerbahce. Roko Ukic scored 21 points, Bojan Bogdanovic 18, Mirsad Turkcan 14, Emir Preldzic and Kaya Peker 12 |
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EuroCup: Buducnost outgun Banvit
February 2012
Bojan
Dubljevic
| Buducnost - Banvit 83:73
Buducnost returned the intrigue to EuroCup Last 16 Group K. They defeated Banvit at home court to catch up with their opponents at 2-2 record. Bojan Dubljevic (205-C-91, agency: Beo Basket) fired 24 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to pace the charge.
The teams stayed neck and neck throughout the first half. Buducnost led by just two points after the opening quarter 24:22. Banvit however cut the deficit to a single point 43:44 at halftime |
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Pinar Karsiyaka add Chaisson Allen
February 2012
Chaisson
Allen
| Pinar Karsiyka strengthened their roster. They agreed on terms of contract with Chaisson Allen (192-PG-89, college: Northeastern). The point guard started the season in Israel. He played for Galil Gilboa. Chaisson Allen averaged 8.8 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in Balkan League. The guard also delivered 11.7 points, 3.7 assists, 3.6 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game in Israeli Premier League. It is the first pro season for the guard |
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Turk Telekom hired Haydar Kemal Ate as New Head Coach
February 2012
Haydar
Kemal
Ates
| Turk Telekom Ankara promoted Haydar Kemal Ates to head coaching of team as replace of Timuin Meri who resigned earliar of week. Haydar Kemal Ates has been announced as General Director of the Team. City Team is currently 10th place in TBL and lost against winless Bandrma Krmz last week |
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