Fenerbahce and Union Olimpija win friendlies

As the warm up for the 2014/2015 season continues, Turkish giant Fenerbahce and Slovenian powerhouse Union Olimpija Ljubljana picked up comfortable victories. Both teams will compete on the continent this season (Fener in the Euroleague and Union in the Eurocup), and these games proved a pointer to the state of the roster heading into another…

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Jan Vesely inks deal with Fenerbahce Ulker

Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) has bolstered their roster for the coming 2014-15 season with the addition of Jan Vesely (213 cm). The big man hails from the Czech Republic and has been a member of their national team in 2009-2010 and again in 2013. He just recently wrapped up a three season stint playing in…

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Andrew Goudelock joins Fenerbahce

Eurocup MVP Andrew Goudelock (190 cm, Chalreston) has agreed terms with Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey, TBL and Euroleague). The Turkish club is putting together an aggressive off season and has already acquired Ricky Hickman from Tel Aviv and is reportedly close to Bogdan Bogdanovic. The addition of Goudelock will enhance the clubs Euroleague credentials next…

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Ricky Hickman joins Fenerbahce Ulker

Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) is gearing up for the upcoming 2014-15 season with the addition of Ricky Hickman (189 cm, NC-Greensboro’07). Hickman has dual citizenship from USA and Georgia. He is a current member of the Georgian National Team, joining them in 2013. Ricky played the 2013-14 season for Euroleague and Israeli Premier league champions…

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Linas Kleiza parts with Fenerbache

Veteran Lithuanian player Linas Kleiza (203 cm, Missouri’05) is leaving Turkish TBL team and Euroleague participant Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul. Kleiza departs after being a solid contributor to his team’s 2013-14 campaign. In two dozen games in the Turkish Airlines Euroleague, Kleiza produced averages of 10.1 ppg and 3.5 rpg. He also played in 32 games…

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Fenerbahce Istanbul wins TBL off the court

As was expected, Galatasaray did not play the Turkish TBL decider and Fenerbahce Istanbul has been awarded the title without having to take to the court. It is the clubs’ ninth TBL title, but none have come in such anti-climactic fashion. A combination of events ranging from poor officiating, worries over security in Fenerbahce’s arena,…

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Galatasaray will not play decisive TBL title game

The final series of the Turkish TBL has been plunged into chaos just two days before the seventh and decisive game between Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. The two rivals have battled to a 3-3 series tie after Galatasaray claimed an 85-77 home win to send the series to an all or nothing game. However, it seems…

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Turkish TBL Finals series tied at 3-3

The Turkish TBL Finals is headed to a decisive seventh game after Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul evened their series against Fenerbahce Ulker Istanbul with a 85-77 victory. Fenerbahce Ulker took an early two-game lead, but Galatasaray was able to claw their way back into the mix, taking two straight games. Fenerbahce produced a convincing 76-63…

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Nike International Junior Tournament recap

The Euroleague Final Four is about to descend on Milan, but it is not the only Basketball festival in the city this weekend as the Nike International Junior Tournament (NJIT) is also taking place. The extravaganza brings together some of the very best young players in European Basketball from some of the biggest clubs. Split…

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Euroleague Top 16: final round recap

The Euroleague Top 16 is complete and the competition now turns to the knockout phase as the best teams gather to continue on the road to the Final Four. The Top 16 has served to collect the elite clubs on the continent, and it is them who will go toe to toe when the Playoffs…

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