Ataman’s Turkey defeated Iceland and took the first step towards the Pre-Olympics

Maybe Turkey was left out World Cupbut she has in front of her the attempt to qualify for the 2024 Pre-Olympic tournament.

His team Ergin Ataman started its group with a win, as it swept by a score of 99-72 Icelandwho was unable to react after the balanced start.

The neighboring country will face the Bulgaria on Sunday, August 13 in its second game in the group. In the other match of the group, Ukraine beat her Bulgaria with 80-71 in overtime.

For the winners, Sechmus Hazer scored 13 points along with 4 rebounds, while o Alperin Sengyun 10 points and 7 rebounds, Ercan Osmani 11 points and 4 rebounds, the Omer Yurtseven 13 points and 7 rebounds and o Furkan Korkmaz 10 points. On the other hand, Mr Ori Gunnarsson scored 20 points, being the only standout of his team.

The quarters: 20-17, 54-31, 78-51, 99-72

Turkey (Ataman): Kabaça 1, Osmani 11 (2/2 2-pointers, 2/5 3-pointers, 1/2 shots, 6 rebounds), Saibir 2, Ugyurlu 10 (2/2 2-pointers, 2/3 3-pointers), Ulubai 8 (2), Bitim 12 (2/2 2-pointers, 2/5 3-pointers, 2/2 shots), Hazer 13 (4/6 2-pointers, 1/1 3-pointer, 2/3 shots), Korkmaz 10 (1), Sanli 3, Shengun 10 (2/ 4 2-pointers, 6/6 shots, 7 rebounds), Sipahi 6 (1), Yurtseven 13 (6/10 2-pointers, 7 rebounds)