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Colton Iverson overseas
« on: October 20, 2013, 04:30:47 AM »

Offline krumeto

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Hi everyone,

I am starting a topic just to keep you updated how Colton Iverson fares in Europe. Please, if we have someone in Istanbul actually attending the games (I am in Sofia, Bulgaria), give us a closed perspective.
The Turkish league just started - 1 game so far. Colton came off the bench to grab 11 rebounds (team high), 8 points (3/7, 2/4)and 6 TOs in 22 min of action. He was matched against Sean Williams.

1 game so far in the Eurocup - the second-tier tournament in Europe. Besiktas fell to Spartak Saint Petersburg at home. Colton played 25 min. mostly against a former Iowa State Jared Homan and protected the paint reasonably well.

Besiktas has no real C except for the 34 years old Ruzic, so I expect Colton to play a lot. European teams play PnR ball and he will have to learn how to defend it. He will not have top competition at the center spot on a daily basis though. The best starting centers in the Turkish league are Semih Erden and Furkan Aldemir, which I guess is still better then the D-league.
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Re: Colton Iverson overseas
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2013, 05:07:51 AM »

Offline Boris Badenov

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Thanks for the info, TP!

Are you able to watch these games, or just reporting the stats?
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« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2013, 05:38:30 AM »

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This is a great idea man thanks  :)
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« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2013, 06:15:11 AM »

Offline krumeto

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Quote from: Boris Badenov on October 20, 2013, 05:07:51 AM
Thanks for the info, TP!

Are you able to watch these games, or just reporting the stats?

So far, just reporting. I tried to find a video of some of the matches, but no results so far.

I watched a game from a preseason tournament vs. Fenerbahce. Colton looked huge out there, but definately slow on defence. Different activity level then the one I saw at the Summer league. Probably just the fact that there is no defensive three-second violation in Europe. He still was voted "Best rebounder" of the tournament, though.
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« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2013, 09:03:22 AM »

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Quote from: krumeto on October 20, 2013, 04:30:47 AM
Hi everyone,

I am starting a topic just to keep you updated how Colton Iverson fares in Europe. Please, if we have someone in Istanbul actually attending the games (I am in Sofia, Bulgaria), give us a closed perspective.
The Turkish league just started - 1 game so far. Colton came off the bench to grab 11 rebounds (team high), 8 points (3/7, 2/4)and 6 TOs in 22 min of action. He was matched against Sean Williams.

1 game so far in the Eurocup - the second-tier tournament in Europe. Besiktas fell to Spartak Saint Petersburg at home. Colton played 25 min. mostly against a former Iowa State Jared Homan and protected the paint reasonably well.

Besiktas has no real C except for the 34 years old Ruzic, so I expect Colton to play a lot. European teams play PnR ball and he will have to learn how to defend it. He will not have top competition at the center spot on a daily basis though. The best starting centers in the Turkish league are Semih Erden and Furkan Aldemir, which I guess is still better then the D-league.

He's been listed as their starter, but as the 6 TOs suggest, he may have some adjusting to do to the league still.

But Sean Williams is a good guy for him to face and his early numbers sound promising.

Thanks, and please keep us posted!
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« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2013, 09:20:37 AM »

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This is the best kind of thread, krumeto. I'm glad we have you on the board and I'd love to hear more as you follow him.
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« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2013, 09:25:12 AM »

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Quote from: krumeto on October 20, 2013, 06:15:11 AM

So far, just reporting. I tried to find a video of some of the matches, but no results so far.

This it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xw9PYopxPcE
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« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2013, 10:39:29 AM »

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Quote from: krumeto on October 20, 2013, 04:30:47 AM
Hi everyone,

I am starting a topic just to keep you updated how Colton Iverson fares in Europe. Please, if we have someone in Istanbul actually attending the games (I am in Sofia, Bulgaria), give us a closed perspective.
The Turkish league just started - 1 game so far. Colton came off the bench to grab 11 rebounds (team high), 8 points (3/7, 2/4)and 6 TOs in 22 min of action. He was matched against Sean Williams.

1 game so far in the Eurocup - the second-tier tournament in Europe. Besiktas fell to Spartak Saint Petersburg at home. Colton played 25 min. mostly against a former Iowa State Jared Homan and protected the paint reasonably well.

Besiktas has no real C except for the 34 years old Ruzic, so I expect Colton to play a lot. European teams play PnR ball and he will have to learn how to defend it. He will not have top competition at the center spot on a daily basis though. The best starting centers in the Turkish league are Semih Erden and Furkan Aldemir, which I guess is still better then the D-league.

Again thank you. Keep these coming, TP.  :)
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« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2013, 12:13:24 PM »

Offline Tough Juice

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I'll try to find materials too, I'm from the same city as krumeto - Sofia Bulgaria. I'll go to Istanbul in December
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« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2013, 01:17:03 PM »

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Thank you, krumeto  and Tough Juice.  Your efforts and reporting are appreciated.
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Love stuff like this. What a team blog is for. TP!

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great stuff, thanks very much
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« Reply #14 on: November 08, 2013, 10:24:41 PM »

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sdrawei krumeto. mnogo blagodaria!  ;D
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