Best Turkish player performances of the week thread.

[Toruko]

Another very contributing coach in terms of using Turkish players was the Slovenian Coach Saso Filipovski in Bandirma.

[Toruko]

Expectedly Efes won the first playoff game against Karsiyaka with ease. Yigitcan Saybir looked very strong. He finally reached the body for playing in the Euroleague. Liked his defense a lot but the kid must find ways to score. Playing off ball most of the time is good but not enough.

Ömercan screams "I am talented" in every single move but he also screams "i am lazy as hell". Again a wasted talent.

[Toruko]

Very good minutes of 2001 born play maker Ömercan Ilyasoglu also known as Ömercan, the magician. Ataman changed him in the last 5 minutes for Larkin and lost. I wished he would have let him play. Ömercan is one play maker prospect with one of the most amazing court visions and passing skills in whole Europe but he normally lacked effort in defense and offense. After Bitims breakout it would be insane if this happens with Ilyasoglu too.

[Toruko]

What a game of Onuralp Bitim against Fenerbahce. He single-handedly killed FB by himself. Very good spot up shooter with range but uses too many difficult shots. They got in today 6/9 from three with 22 points 9 rebounds 3 assists and 2 steals. Isnt polished enough for Euroleague now but can be used in various ways. Great rebounder for his positions, has a good feeling, lob target, unstoppable in transition, very strong finisher around the rim, good positioning.

I think with Sengün and Larkin we are able to run many lob offenses. He will give the Turkish NT a whole new dimension on both ends.

[Toruko]

https://twitter.com/EuroBBallVideos/status/1526884714514206726

[Toruko]

Onuralpas Bitimas averaged 20 points against Fenerbahce a team with a very solid defense. I really buy his open shots, they are now more than reliable but he must create his shots more efficiently. This is his next step and yes this series proved that he can take a serious role in Euroleague and can give more than Sehmus Hazer gives right now.

His BBIQ is growing too. He sees much more, really not a comparison to the past. He really ate Mahmutoglu, Biberovic and Guduric alive (Guduric from time to time). All three are bad defenders btw.

[Toruko]

If Sadik Emir Kabaca makes those crucial threes and does a solid defense like this there is nothing to fear for Eurobasket. You mustnt let him play with the ball but he is working well as a finisher and a defender.

[Toruko]

So i watched Sadik Emir Kabaca in the last 3 games closely against Efes and I want to write down what I saw in those games. First of all he has all the tools to be a great 4. Long arms, fast legs and he plays with lot of contact on the defensive end. His long arms help him to defend the perimeter very much. The distance between hand and the ball is very good when he is able to anticipate the shot in time. Sometimes his reaction could be late especially if hes not focussed. On low post he is not bad at taking the correct position, sometimes again, very rare he gives his opponent the wrong ankle but he contests the ball solidly and plays with contact.

Reading the correct defensive game is often a problem but if he reads the situation well he is able to make spectacular chase down blocks. He is definitely able to follow wings

Offensively, his shot is his first reliable option but he is also able to create his shot in the low post by using his good footwork. Getting the good position is one of his other strength. His touch around the rim is also good. Reading games offensively is easier for him for sure.

One thing you shouldnt let him do is playing with the ball, he mostly uses the ball when he starts dribbling but on the defensive end and as a stretch four he is able to give good 15 minutes for the NT. I am sure Ataman is impressed as well.

[Toruko]

Onuralpas Bitimas highlights in his Eurocup games. He has been growing since start of the season.

https://twitter.com/EuroCup/status/1541795107904659456

[Toruko]

Onuralp Bitim with 34 points and 6 rebounds against FMP. Unbelievable we put Mahmutoglu over him...

[Toruko]

Onuralp Bitim with 31 points against Merkezefendi. He is our first guy in a Turkish team who is the first scoring option since idk when. I am not sure where to put him tbh. He is not as efficient as he should be but its a matter of experience and time. He is a guy with pure scoring instincts and he needs to get in rhythm but he causes too many TOs for higher levels.

Besides solid defense at least for his position he is also a great rebounder for his position.

[slice me nice]

Onuralp Bitim with 31 points against Merkezefendi. He is our first guy in a Turkish team who is the first scoring option since idk when. I am not sure where to put him tbh. He is not as efficient as he should be but its a matter of experience and time. He is a guy with pure scoring instincts and he needs to get in rhythm but he causes too many TOs for higher levels.

Besides solid defense at least for his position he is also a great rebounder for his position.

He is on a different level now. Better than even last season. Easily the MVP of first month. He justified the role that is assigned to him.

He is my favorite player since the first time I saw him playing in Efes youth setup. I always put him before the likes of Osman, Korkmaz and etc. He improved his mental status on floor, reduced his temper and now leading a very successful team, thanks to coach Alimpijevic.

I am not sure if he can manage to control his excessive number of turnovers, but if he does, there will be no serious deficiency that withholds him from being a serious player at highest level.

Speaking for today's game his teammates wasted at least 5 assists of him. Keeping his composure and finding the right play is this season's bonus for him. Most of his turnovers owing to getting into traffic overmuch. I see his terms with ball has been improved aswell.

He increased his market value a lot. I expect him to sign a German Euroleague team next season.

[janketa]

Bitim is our best player in this moment, I always put him as our main guy for future.

I like everything about him, he is not pussy player, he has good shooting technics, character and physics. He is already way better then Korkmaz and Cedi

Just idiot can put Melih over him, and we saw that month ago.

Him and Saybir will be very important for next window. With Osmani and Kabaca , we need just one decent pg to be at least contender in games to go.

[Toruko]

He is on a different level now. Better than even last season. Easily the MVP of first month. He justified the role that is assigned to him.

Agree.

He is my favorite player since the first time I saw him playing in Efes youth setup. I always put him before the likes of Osman, Korkmaz and etc. He improved his mental status on floor, reduced his temper and now leading a very successful team, thanks to coach Alimpijevic.

In terms of offensive talent he is not better than Korkmaz but he can be a better player in some years premised he makes correct decisions. Considering the offensive and defensive impact we could discuss.

Every of them have their usage. Osman as well as Korkmaz are valuable pieces but both of them fill the wrong roles. Bitim is important because he can play on both ends and is learning to lead a team and finish games. Thats what we are lacking atm.

Speaking for today's game his teammates wasted at least 5 assists of him. Keeping his composure and finding the right play is this season's bonus for him. Most of his turnovers owing to getting into traffic overmuch. I see his terms with ball has been improved aswell.

He is definitely growing as a player but the level between EL and Eurocup is really big but he must try out the highest level somewhere but going into traffic like he does in games wont help at all. We need at least a guy with the mentality and role like Grigonis. Its not possible in Turkey but smaller budget EL-teams are not used to give Turkish guys such roles. He must earn it.

He increased his market value a lot. I expect him to sign a German Euroleague team next season.

Another maybe the best option would be that he reaches Euroleague with Bursaspor and Alimpijevic. Showing what he can on EL level in a known surrounding and with a role he is used to would be the best option. If not a German team or Zalgiris etc. would be great.

[Toruko]

Onuralpas Bitimas! Hot as hell against Badalona!