Turkey
World Cup 2019 Euro Qualifiers: Spain Wins, Croatia Falls
It was another eventful day in the first round of the European Qualifiers for the FIBA World Cup 2019. Many nations are without their key players due to commitments to professional teams playing in the NBA and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague. This obstacle did not prevent these National Teams from giving it their all for…
Read MoreTurkey withdraws nomination from 2023 FIBA World Cup
Turkey has officially withdrawn its bid to host the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The Turkish Basketball Federation has sent a letter to FIBA stating that it is stepping down. The Federation plans to use the budget intended for the 2023 FIBA World Cup for basketball development centers, the installation and the dissemination of basketball to the…
Read MoreZoran Dragic moves to Anadolu Efes
Zoran Dragic (196 cm) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) this 2017-18. He is a veteran Slovenian international player who played for the Slovenian National Team from 2010 to 2016. Zoran is the younger brother of Miami Heat guard Goran Dragic. Zoran recently parted ways with EA7…
Read MoreJordan Taylor newcomer to Galatasaray
Jordan Taylor (188 cm, Wisconsin’12) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) this 2017. This will be his first time to play for a Turkish team. Taylor lent his talents to Hapoel Unet Holon (Israel-Winner League) for the 2016-17 season. He signed with them in December 2016 and ended…
Read MoreAndrew Rautins moves to Banvit
Andrew Rautins (193 cm, Syracuse’10) will be bolstering the roster of Banvit Basketbol Kulubu (Turkey-BSL) this 2017-18 season. The Canadian-American international player had originally signed with Tofas Bursa (Turkey-BSL) at the start of the season but has switched teams. Rautins is already experienced as far as Turkish hoops are concerned, having played the last two…
Read MoreEarl Calloway, newcomer to Usak
Earl Calloway (191 cm, Indiana’07) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Muratbey Usak Sportlif Basketbol (Turkey-BSL) this 2017-18. Calloway is a 34-year-old American international basketball player who also holds a Bulgarian passport. He was a one-time member of the Bulgarian National Team in 2010. He has spent the last three seasons playing…
Read MorePaul Harris now with Trabzonspor
Paul Harris (195 cm, Syracuse’09) has been signed by Turkish club Trabzonspor Medical Park Basketbol (Turkey-BSL) this 2017-18. Harris comes over after spending his 2016-17 season suiting up for Vanoli Cremona (Italy-Serie A). In 23 games last season, the Syracuse product managed to register averages of 9.0 ppg and 5.9 rpg. Trabzonspor needs the reinforcement.…
Read MoreIke Ofoegbu pens with Usak
Ike Ofoegbu (205 cm, SMU’07) has agreed to terms on a deal to play for Muratbey Usak Sportlif Basketbol (Turkey-BSL) this 2017-18 season. Ike is a Nigerian-American international basketball player who played for the Nigerian National Team in 2011 and 2016. He is no stranger to Turkish hoops, seeing action for Best Baliksehir Basketbol Kulubu…
Read MoreJustin Doellman added by Anadolu Efes
Justin Doellman (205 cm, Xavier’07) will be a new veteran presence on the roster of Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) this 2017-18. Doellman is a 32-year-old American international basketball player who also holds a passport from Kosovo. He joined the Kosovan National Team in 2016. The big man spent the last three seasons on the roster…
Read MoreFenerbahce Dogus secures Turkish Super Cup
Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul maintained its recent run of glittering success by conquering the Turkish President’s Cup with a 75-64 victory over Banvit Bandirma. The win was comfortable for the current Turkish Basketball League champs as they proved too strong for last season’s Turkish Cup winners. Fenerbahce Dogus Istanbul will get its EuroLeague title defence underway…
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