Posts Tagged ‘Besiktas Istanbul’
Besiktas Crushes Efes to reach BSL final
Besiktas maintained its excellent 2016/2017 season form and saw off Anadolu Efes to reach the finals of the Turkish BSL. This series has pitted two Istanbul clubs against each other, and Besiktas can look forward to another derby series in the finals, as EuroLeague champions Fenerbahce awaits. As for the semi-finals run, Besiktas claimed a…
Read MoreEugene Jeter lands with Besiktas
Eugene Jeter (180 cm, Portland ’06) agreed to join Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul (Turkey-BSL). Jeter makes his first move to Turkey after being a part of the Shandong Golden Stars (China-CBA) for five years. He’s been a scoring machine for the Chinese team with averages of 25 ppg or higher since the 2012/2013 season. The three point…
Read MoreBesiktas drops Galatasaray 90-84 in Turkish BSL
Two Top 8 teams from the Turkish BSL locked horns to close out Round 22 of the regular season. Beskitas Sompo Japan Istanbul downed Galatasaray Odeabank Istanbul, 90-84. The win was important for Besiktas to secure their third-place position in the league standings. They are now 17-5. A loss by Banvit Basketbol Kulubu over the…
Read MoreVladimir Stimac added by Besiktas
Vladimir Stimac (210 cm) will be strengthening the frontcourt rotation of Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) this coming 2016-17 season. Stimac is a 29-year-old Serbian player who has been a member 0f the Serbian national team since 2012. This will not be his first time around the block with a Turkish club. He saw action…
Read MoreEarl Clark inks with Besiktas
Earl Clark (208 cm, Louiville’09) is a recent addition to the roster of Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) and will be reinforcing their frontcourt this 2016-17. Clark is coming off a recent stint playing in China for Henan Shendianlaojiu (China-NBL). He played 24 games for his former team and recorded averages of 31.1 ppg and…
Read MoreD.J. Strawberry agrees with Besiktas
Besiktas Sompo Japan Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) has landed veteran American player D.J. Strawberry (196 cm, Maryland’07) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. The experienced 31-year-old Strawberry comes to them after playing for Greek powerhouse Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus in 2015-16. He played 23 games for them in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague and was able to average 6.2 ppg…
Read MoreMichael Thompson inks with Besiktas
Michael Thompson (177 cm, Northwestern’11) has ended his long association with French Basketball and will play for Besiktas Istanbul (Turkey, TBL) through the 2016/2017 campaign. The American has spent the last three seasons playing for Pau-Lacq-Orthez in the French ProA, and for a season before that he was with ASVEL Lyon in the same division.…
Read MoreBobby Brown newcomer to Besiktas
Besiktas Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) has recently agreed to terms on a deal with veteran Bobby Brown (188 cm, CS Fullerton’07) this 2016. Brown played the last couple of seasons in China for the DongGuan New Century Leopards (China-CBA). The 31-year-old former Sacramento Kings player appeared in a total of 37 games for them in 2015-16 and…
Read MoreNate Wolters no longer with Besiktas
Nate Wolters (193 cm, South Dakota State’13) has parted ways with Turkish club Besiktas Istanbul (Turkey-BSL) this 2016 and has hit the free agent market. He played 10 games for them during their run in the Eurocup and was able to produce averages of 15.6 ppg and 5.3 apg. Nate also logged 21 games in…
Read MoreRandy Culpepper joins Besiktas
Randy Culpepper (183 cm, UTEP’11) will continue his professional career this 2015-16 as a member of Besiktas Istanbul (Turkey-SBL). The 26-year-old Culpepper is coming over from Limoges CSP Elite (France-Pro A), where he began the season. He appeared in four Euroleague games and averaged 9.5 ppg and 2.0 apg. He also played three games for…
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