Efes Pilsen is dominating the turkish league, with a 10-1 record, only with one victory more than Besiktas and Fenerbahce. Karsiyaka is making a good season and actually is fifth (6-5). One of the keys of the good paper of team coached by Hakan Demir is the performance of prospects Birkan Batuk ('90) -at the pic- and Furkan Aldemir ('91). Both are averaging 11.8 points and 3.0 assists and 7.8 points and 7.5 rebounds.

On last turkish round, played between Tuesday and Thursday, Karsiyaka lost against Antalya (87-83) after two overtimes even the good job of both. Batuk collected 22 points (5/8 threes) and 7 rebounds and Aldemir added 11 points, 13 rebounds and 1 block.    

 

Photo: FIBA Europe / Harry Zampetoulas