By Eurohoops Team/ info@eurohoops.net
In control for most of the 40 minutes and in a double-digit distance for large stretches, Yukatel Merkezefendi ended up with an 87-80 win against Anadolu Efes in Denizli’s Pamukkale University Arena on Sunday.
Former Saint Joseph’s standout Isaiah Miles stood out with a new personal best in his 2025-26 journey at 22 points, including 5/6 three-pointers, with 25-year-old Vrenz Bleijenbergh chipping in 12 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. On the wrong end, 30-year-old Nick Weiler-Babb recorded a team-high 16 points.
The team coached by Pablo Laso briefly led in the third quarter en route to 10-8 in the Turkiye Sigorta Basketbol Super Ligi Regular Season, with the hosts recovering quickly to jump to 10-8.
Vincent Poirier (knee), Isaia Cordinier (back), Jordan Loyd (foot), Shane Larkin (groin), Giorgos Papagiannis (knee), and Rodrigue Beaubois (calf) were ruled out by Efes for the Round 18 fixture.
BSL Round 18
Onvo Buyukcekmece – Besiktas GAIN 62-79
Karsiyaka – Fenerbahce Beko 55-91
Mersin Spor – Bahcesehir Koleji 87-80 OT (75-75)
Turk Telekom – Tofas 95-78
Yukatel Merkezefendi – Anadolu Efes 87-80
Galatasaray MCT Technic – Aliaga Petkim Spor (13:30 CET)
Safiport Erokspor – Glint Manisa (16:00 CET)
Bursaspor – Trabzonspor (2/2)
STANDINGS: Fenerbahce Beko 34 (16-2), Besiktas Gain 33 (15-3), Bahcesehir Koleji 30 (12-6), Turk Telekom 30 (12-6), Trabzonspor 30 (12-6)…
Dealing with a nine-game losing streak in the EuroLeague, Laso’s side is heading to the next two-game week with a couple of fixtures in Turkcell Basketball Development Center, opposite Valencia on Tuesday and Zalgiris on Friday.