Two-Game Update

Over the past week, we have won two games against winless teams.  Both games were difficult ones, as is usually the case when playing teams seeking their first win.  We are now 5-2 in the Turkish league.  I am hopeful we can continue to play well and improve.  

I scored 22 on Wednesday and 21 the other night against Kepez.  I also had 6 assists and 5 steals (which I confess, I was especially happy with).  Our squad is looking good, but we have a difficult game coming up on the road against a good Mersin team.  They are right behind us in the standings.

Banvit 100 Karisyaka 91

Well, during our family time Sunday morning, the kids prayed that Daddy’s team would score 100 points.  And sure enough, that is exactly where we ended the game.  It was a good home win for us, because the team we played isn’t an easy team to beat.  I ended up with 26 and 4 assists and felt good throughout.  

Our next game is this Wednesday on the road against a team who is winless so far this year.  And games against teams like that are never easy.  I am hopeful we can keep things going.

Three-Game Update

Had a busy week here…three games in eight days (2 or them away) with another one coming this Sunday.  We lost two out of three, but those losses came to a pretty-good Cyrpus team in the European Challenge.  Thankfully, we were able to get a good road win in the Turkish league.  Final score 59-58.  

I got hurt last Tuesday in our European league game at home.  Slipped on a wet spot and ended up with whiplash.  Was out a few days, but ended up being able to play the next two, though my minutes were a bit limited.  Our next game is this Sunday at home.  Then we travel to Ankara (the capital) for an away game next Wednesday.  It’s a big couple of weeks for us here.  Our European competition is finished, so it is all Turkish league the rest of the season.  

Checking out for now,

Joe