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Okben Ulubay
Okben Ulubay (born May 25, 1996) is a Turkish professional basketball player for Beşiktaş Emlakjet of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). He mainly plays the small forward position, but he also has the ability to play as a shooting guard. Early career Ulubay started playing basketball with the youth academies of the Turkish club, Efes Istanbul when he was five. He continued to play for the junior and youth teams of Efes while growing up. Professional career In 2012, Ulubay signed a seven-year contract with the senior men's club of Efes Istanbul. In 2013, he played in his first BSL game with Efes. He also played with the Turkish 2nd Division team Pertevniyal, which was at the time the farm team of Efes, via a dual license. KK FMP On July 4, 2019, Ulubay signed a two-year contract with Serbian team FMP. On 24 December 2020, FMP parted ways with him. Petkim Spor On January 5, 2021, he has signed with Petkim Spor of the Turkish Basketball Super League. Galatasaray Nef On Aug ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three or swingman, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers but taller, larger, and stronger than either of the guard positions. They are strategic and are often relied upon to score, defend, create open lanes, and rebound for their team. The small forward is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five main basketball positions as they contribute offensively and defensively. In the NBA, small forwards generally range from 6' 5" (1.96 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m); in the WNBA, they are usually between 6' 0" (1.83 m) to 6' 2" (1.88 m). This puts them at the average height of all professional basketball players because they are taller than the guards, but shorter than the power forward and center. Small forwards are responsible for scoring points and defending, and often are secondary or tertiary rebounders behind the pow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
The 2016 FIBA U20 European Championship was the 19th edition of the FIBA U20 European Championship. The competition took place in Helsinki, Finland, from 16 to 24 July 2016. Participating teams * * * (Winners, 2015 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Division B) * * * (3rd place, 2015 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Division B) * * * * * * * * (Runners-up, 2015 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship Division B) * * First round In this round, the 16 teams are allocated in four groups of four teams each. All teams will advance to the Second Round of 16. Group A Group B Group C Group D Final round Round of 16 9–16th classification 9–16th place quarterfinals 13–16th place semifinals 15th place game 13th place game 9–12th place semifinals Eleventh place game Ninth place game Quarterfinals 5–8th classification 5–8th place semifinals Seventh place game Fifth place game Semifinals Third ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkish Basketball First League
The Turkish Basketball First League, also called TBL, is the second-tier level league of professional club basketball in Turkey. The league was previously known as Turkish Basketball Second League (TB2L). Format and promotion and relegation There are a total of 16 teams participating in the league for the ''2019–20 TBL season''. Each team plays each other in their group twice during the regular season. Team finishes at first place promotes to the top-tier level Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) for the next season, teams ranked 2nd place to 9th place, compete in playoff format and winner of the playoff also promotes. The last two teams are relegated to the third-tier level Turkish Basketball Second League. League champions and promoted teams *1970: Ankaragücü *1971: Şekerspor *1972: Kadıköyspor *1973: Adana Demirspor, Samsunspor *1974: Eczacıbaşı, Karşıyaka *1975: ODTÜ, Adana Demirspor *1976: Yenişehir, Tofaş *1977: Muhafızgücü, Ziraat Fakültesi *1978 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sports Club
A sports club or sporting club, sometimes an athletics club or sports society or sports association, is a group of people formed for the purpose of playing sports. Sports clubs range from organisations whose members play together, unpaid, and may play other similar clubs on occasion, watched mostly by family and friends, to large commercial organisations with professional players which have teams that regularly compete against those of other clubs and attract sometimes very large crowds of paying spectators. Clubs may be dedicated to a single sport or to several (multi-sport clubs). The term ''athletics club'' is sometimes used for a general sports club, rather than one dedicated to athletics proper. Organization Larger sports clubs are characterized by having professional and amateur departments in various sports such as bike polo, football, basketball, futsal, cricket, volleyball, handball, rink hockey, bowling, water polo, rugby, track and field athletics, boxing, bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shooting Guard
The shooting guard (SG), also known as the two, two guard or off guard,Shooting guards are 6'3"–6'7"BBC Sports academy URL last accessed 2006-09-09. is one of the five traditional positions in a regulation basketball game. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for their team and steal the ball on defense. Some teams ask their shooting guards to bring up the ball as well; these players are known colloquially as combo guards. A player who can switch between playing shooting guard and small forward is known as a swingman. In the NBA, shooting guards usually range from to while in the WNBA, shooting guards tend to be between and . Characteristics and styles of play ''The Basketball Handbook'' by Lee Rose describes a shooting guard as a player whose primary role is to score points. As the name suggests, most shooting guards are good long-range shooters, typically averaging 35–40 percent from three-point range. Many shooting guards are also strong and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Small Forward
The small forward (SF), also known as the three or swingman, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers but taller, larger, and stronger than either of the guard positions. They are strategic and are often relied upon to score, defend, create open lanes, and rebound for their team. The small forward is considered to be perhaps the most versatile of the five main basketball positions as they contribute offensively and defensively. In the NBA, small forwards generally range from 6' 5" (1.96 m) to 6' 10" (2.08 m); in the WNBA, they are usually between 6' 0" (1.83 m) to 6' 2" (1.88 m). This puts them at the average height of all professional basketball players because they are taller than the guards, but shorter than the power forward and center. Small forwards are responsible for scoring points and defending, and often are secondary or tertiary rebounders behind the pow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkey Men's National Under-16 Basketball Team
The Turkey national under-16 and under-17 basketball team ( tr, Ümit Milli Basketbol Takımı) is the national representative for Turkey in men's international under-16 and under-17 basketball tournaments. They are formed and run by the Turkish Basketball Federation. The team competes at the FIBA U16 European Championship, with the opportunity to qualify for the FIBA Under-17 World Cup. FIBA U16 European Championship FIBA Under-17 World Cup See also *Turkey men's national under-18 and under-19 basketball team *Turkey men's national under-20 basketball team *Turkey men's national basketball team The Turkey men's national basketball team ( tr, Türkiye Millî Basketbol Takımı) represents Turkey in international basketball tournaments. They are governed by the Turkish Basketball Federation. Their nickname is the ''12 Dev Adam'', meanin ... References External linksOfficial websiteFIBA profile {{National sports teams of Turkey Men's U16 U17 Men's national under-1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
The 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was the 30th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship. 16 teams participated in the competition, held in Latvia, from 18 to 28 July 2013. Croatia were the defending champions. Turkey became the new champions, taking their first title. Participating teams * (Winners, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B) * * * (Runners-up, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B) * (3rd place, 2012 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B) * * * * * * * * * * * First round The first-round groups draw took place on 8 December 2012 in Freising, Germany. In the first round, the sixteen teams were allocated in four groups of four teams each. The top three teams of each group qualified for the Second Round. The last team of each group played in the Classification Group G first, then in the 9th–16th place playoffs. :''Times below are in CEST (UTC+2).'' Group A ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- -- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
The 2014 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship was the 31st edition of the FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship. 16 teams participated in the competition, held in Konya, Turkey, from 24 July to 3 August 2014. The tournament served as the qualifying tournament for the 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship. Turkey also successfully defended their last year's title. Participating teams * (3rd place, 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B) * * * * * * * * * * (Winners, 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B) * (Runners-up, 2013 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship Division B) * * * * First round The first-round groups draw took place on 1 December 2013 in Freising, Germany. In the first round, the sixteen teams are allocated in four groups of four teams each. The top three teams of each group qualified for the Second Round. The last team of each group will play in the Classification Group G first, then in the 9th–16th place playoffs. Group A ---- ---- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship
The FIBA U18 European Championship, originally known as the European Championship for Juniors, is a youth men's basketball competition that was inaugurated with the 1964 edition. It was held biennially through the 2002 edition. From the 2004 edition onward, it has been held every year. It serves as the qualification tournament for the FIBA Under-19 World Cup, for the FIBA Europe region. The current champions are Spain. Division A Results Medal table *Source: *1 Since 1992, Czechoslovakia, the Soviet Union and Yugoslavia are defunct. *2 FR Yugoslavia was formed in 1992 and renamed to Serbia and Montenegro in 2003. As of 2006, Serbia and Montenegro is defunct. *3 Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) competed only in 1992. Participating nations : As FR Yugoslavia (1992–2002, 2 participations, 1 medal) and as Serbia and Montenegro (2003–2006, 3 participations, 1 medal) MVP Awards (since 1998) Division B Results * Since 2012, the 3rd team in Division B is als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turkey Men's National Under-18 And Under-19 Basketball Team
The Turkey national under-18 and under-19 basketball team ( tr, Ümit Milli Basketbol Takımı) is the national representative for Turkey in men's international under-18 and under-19 basketball tournaments. They are formed and run by the Turkish Basketball Federation. The team competes at the FIBA U18 European Championship, with the opportunity to qualify for the FIBA Under-19 World Cup. FIBA U18 European Championship Squads * 2004 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship — Silver Medal *: Caner Şentürk, Yasin Görlük, Semih Erden, Cenk Akyol, Murat Göktaş, Mehmet Yağmur, Polat Kaya, Oğuz Savaş, Engin Bayav, Cem Coşkun, Erhan Yetim and Hakan Demirel. Head Coach: Nihat İziç. * 2005 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship — Silver Medal *: İsmet Hacıoğlu, Yasin Görlük, Caner Öner, Cenk Akyol, Murat Göktaş, Mehmet Yağmur, Can Altıntığ, Bora Paçun, Engin Bayav, Cemal Nalga, Erhan Yetim and Oğuz Savaş. Head Coach: Nihat İziç. * 2009 FIBA Europe Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship
The 2015 FIBA Under-19 World Championship (Greek: Παγκόσμιο Πρωτάθλημα FIBA Under-19 2015) was the 12th edition of the FIBA U19 World Championship, the biennial international men's youth basketball championship contested by the U19 national teams of the member associations of FIBA. It was hosted by Heraklion, Greece, from 27 June to 5 July 2015. It was the third time that Greece hosted the tournament since 1995. As a result of FIBA rules changes, made effective as of 1 October 2014, this tournament marked the first time that the FIBA Under-19 World Championship used instant replay to review controversial plays and where players were allowed to wear any jersey with numbers from "00" to "99". The United States won their sixth title by defeating Croatia 79–71 in the final. Venues Qualified teams Preliminary round The draw for the tournament was held on 12 March 2015. ''All times are local (UTC+3).'' Group A ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
