Banvit Basketbol capture 5th Rixos Cup

By Bryce | September 17, 2012 |

The 5th International Rixos Cup is in the books today as Banvit Basketbol Kulubu earned the title with a victory over Anadolu Efes and Galatasaray grabbed third with a win over Besiktas.

Galatasaray Medical Park – Besiktas 86-77
Galatasaray led off the championship day with a convincing win over Besiktas to capture third place in the Rixos Cup. Furkan Aldemir paced the winners with 20 points and 12 rebounds, while David Hawkins added 20 in the win. Besiktas got 16 each from Patrick Christopher, Gasper Vidmar and Muratcan Guler in their squad’s defeat.

Banvit Bksketbol Kulubu – Anadolu Efes 78-74
Banvit stood on top of the winners stand with a 78-74 win over Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Vladimir Stimac was named Tournament MVP after leading the Banvit contingent to the title behind an 18-point, 12-rebound performance in the final contest. Samuel Meija and Kenan Bajramovis each contributed 13 points. Jordan Farmer pace Anadolu Efes with 18 points, while Sasha Vujacc contributed 15.

Posted in Europe, Lead Story, Turkey

3 Comments

  1. DW_3 on September 19, 2012 at 20:45

    Where the hell they take the money while the whole Europe is in crisis?

  2. willy on September 17, 2012 at 10:08

    Banvit looks pretty good this year, and the Turkish champs is really attractive. They have som uch great players there!

  3. frank the tank on September 17, 2012 at 08:39

    they came from 10 points down in all games

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