Posts Tagged ‘Galatasaray Istanbul’
Turkish TBL tips off
While Turkish TBL and Euroleague heavyweight Fenerbahce was competing a glamour game against the San Antonio Spurs, most of the other teams in Turkey were tipping off the start of the 2014/2015 TBL season. Five games took place around the country on Saturday, including a victory for last season’s runners up Galatasaray, with the remaining…
Read MoreTurk Telekom, Sassari win Pre-season Titles
A few friendly, pre-season tournaments have taken place to help teams prepare and tune-up for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Two of these tournaments that were recently concluded was the Citta di Sassari Pre-season Tournament and the Mirza Delibasic Tournament held in Sarajevo. The Mirza Delibasic Tournament is held in honor of Bosnian professional basketball player Mirza Delibasic (1954-2001).…
Read MoreNathan Jawai re-signed by Galatasaray
Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) will be bringing back Australian big man Nathan Jawai (208 cm, Midland CC’07) for the 2014-15 season. His 2013-14 season with them was cut short due to an injury in November 2013 which sidelined him for three months. Jawai was still able to play in two of their Euroleague games…
Read MoreDavid Hawkins vs Galatasaray Arbitration (BAT)
Galatasaray Spor Kulubu Denergi filed for arbitration at the Basketball Arbitral Tribunal (BAT) against former player David Hawkins (194 cm, Temple’04). The Turkish club claims it suffered damages as a result of the player being banned for four years due to an anti-doping violation. Hawkins answered their claim with the argument that his contract did…
Read MoreMartynas Pocius Inks with Galatasaray
Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) is bringing in Lithuanian guard Martynas Pocius (196 cm, Duke’09) to reinforce their backcourt this 2014-15 as well as to bring in some extra firepower from long range. He’s been a member of the Lithuanian national team from 2010 up to the present. Pocius played the 2013-14 season in his…
Read MoreNolan Smith joins Galatasaray
Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) is bringing in former NBA guard Nolan Smith (187 cm, Duke’11) this 2014-15. He was the Portland Trail Blazers’ first-round draft pick (21) in 2011. Smith played for KK Cedevita Zagreb (Croatia-A1) in 2013-14. He was an effective asset for them during their run in the Adriatic league, averaging 13.3…
Read MorePietro Aradori heads to Galatasaray
Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) has recently come to an agreement of terms with Italian guard Pietro Aradori (194 cm) for the 2014-15 season. Aradori has been a member of the Italian National Team in 2009-2010 and again in 2012-2014. Galatasaray will be the first team Pietro will play for outside of Italy. In 2013-14…
Read MoreVladimir Micov new add by Galatasaray
Serbian player Vladimir Micov (201 cm) is in for a change in scenery as he signs a deal to play for Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) this 2014-15. Micov has been with the Serbian National Team in 2013 and 2014. He is coming off a productive season in 2013-14 with Russian superpower CSKA Moscow. Vladimir…
Read MoreFenerbahce 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,…
Read MoreGalatasaray 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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