Manisa Basket

Basketball Champions League 13 vt. (4 - 2)
Basketball Champions League 14 vt. (1 - 5)
Country: Turkey
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Muradiye Spor Salonu
      
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Players
3 Christopher Chiozza PG 183 cm 79 kg 29 yo
4 Mehmet Yagmur PG 188 cm 85 kg 37 yo
7 Jo Lual-Acuil C 213 cm 102 kg 30 yo
8 Leon Harun Apaydin SG 194 cm 88 kg 26 yo
14 Martynas Echodas C 206 cm 115 kg 27 yo
15 Ahmet Safa Yilmaz C 206 cm 23 yo
23 Cengizhan Ivedi SF 195 cm 25 yo
25 Hugo Besson SG 191 cm 89 kg 23 yo
30 Brodric Thomas SG 196 cm 84 kg 28 yo
35 Fabian White Jr. PF 203 cm 104 kg 26 yo
45 Mustafa Faruk Yerkazanoglu PF 203 cm 21 yo
99 Yunus Sonsirma PG 192 cm 32 yo
Kazys Maksvytis Head Coach
 
Left the team early:
Troy Brown Jr. SF 201 cm 98 kg 25 yo
1 Jamorko Pickett PF 206 cm 93 kg 27 yo
9 Saben Lee PG 188 cm 83 kg 25 yo
55 Javon Freeman-Liberty SG 191 cm 82 kg 25 yo
Statistics
GM 2P% 3P% FT% REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
BCL 14 55.1 33.9 77.6 33.6 16.5 7.4 11.4 2.4 - 19.6 - 87.0 96.1 »
News
Last 10 crucial minutes: How Olympiacos landed Saben Lee at the buzzer?

2025-02-28

The EuroLeague signing deadline has never been this thrilling. In the EuroLeague, teams typically finalize their rosters well before the signing deadline, making this day more of a formality than the frenzy seen at the NBA trade deadline. But this year was different – Olympiacos turned it into a high-stakes thriller that came down to the final minutes.
Ex-Spurs coach Darius Songaila takes on new role in Turkiye

2024-11-23

Former San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Darius Songaila brings his NBA coaching and player development expertise to Turkiye. The 46-year-old Lithuanian coach, who sharpened his skills under Gregg Popovich, is expected to join the Manisa Basket coaching staff, sources tell BasketNews.
Saben Lee officially returns to Manisa Basket

2024-11-23

Manisa Basket made a public announcement on X platform confirming the return of Saben Lee to their team. Lee started his first season in Europe with Manisa, before joining Maccabi Tel-Aviv during the season after incredible performances in the FIBA Champions League.
Saben Lee expected to exit Maccabi, Manisa move looming

2024-11-22

After an impressive EuroLeague start, Saben Lee is on his way out of Maccabi Tel Aviv. According to BasketNews sources, the 25-year-old American guard is close to returning to Manisa Basket. Lee is on the verge of signing a new contract with Manisa Basket, unless a EuroLeague club steps in with a late offer, sources tell BasketNews.
Several BCL teams target Kuzminskas, AEK departure possible

2024-11-15

One of AEK Betsson Athens' top players, Mindaugas Kuzminskas, could be on the move. According to Lukas Malinauskas from BasketNews, the 35-year-old forward has drawn interest from several European teams, and his contract with the Greek club allows for an in-season transfer. AEK currently owes Kuzminskas payments, giving him the option to terminate his contract at no cost.
Former Zalgiris and Lithuania NT coach Maksvytis nears Manisa deal

2024-11-11

Former Lithuania national team and Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Kazys Maksvytis is nearing a move to Manisa Basket, sources tell BasketNews. The 47-year-old coach is expected to sign a long-term deal with the Turkish club. Maksvytis, known for guiding Zalgiris to the EuroLeague playoffs during his debut season, has been regarded as one of the top available coaches on the market.
Youngest NBA scout leaves Lakers to lead Manisa Basket as CEO

2024-11-10

Can Pelister, who was hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as an Istanbul-based international scout in 2017 at just 19 years old, is departing the organization to become the CEO of Manisa Basket in the Turkish League, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.
 
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News
Last 10 crucial minutes: How Olympiacos landed Saben Lee at the buzzer?

2025-02-28

The EuroLeague signing deadline has never been this thrilling. In the EuroLeague, teams typically finalize their rosters well before the signing deadline, making this day more of a formality than the frenzy seen at the NBA trade deadline. But this year was different – Olympiacos turned it into a high-stakes thriller that came down to the final minutes.
Ex-Spurs coach Darius Songaila takes on new role in Turkiye

2024-11-23

Former San Antonio Spurs assistant coach Darius Songaila brings his NBA coaching and player development expertise to Turkiye. The 46-year-old Lithuanian coach, who sharpened his skills under Gregg Popovich, is expected to join the Manisa Basket coaching staff, sources tell BasketNews.
Saben Lee officially returns to Manisa Basket

2024-11-23

Manisa Basket made a public announcement on X platform confirming the return of Saben Lee to their team. Lee started his first season in Europe with Manisa, before joining Maccabi Tel-Aviv during the season after incredible performances in the FIBA Champions League.
Saben Lee expected to exit Maccabi, Manisa move looming

2024-11-22

After an impressive EuroLeague start, Saben Lee is on his way out of Maccabi Tel Aviv. According to BasketNews sources, the 25-year-old American guard is close to returning to Manisa Basket. Lee is on the verge of signing a new contract with Manisa Basket, unless a EuroLeague club steps in with a late offer, sources tell BasketNews.
Several BCL teams target Kuzminskas, AEK departure possible

2024-11-15

One of AEK Betsson Athens' top players, Mindaugas Kuzminskas, could be on the move. According to Lukas Malinauskas from BasketNews, the 35-year-old forward has drawn interest from several European teams, and his contract with the Greek club allows for an in-season transfer. AEK currently owes Kuzminskas payments, giving him the option to terminate his contract at no cost.
Former Zalgiris and Lithuania NT coach Maksvytis nears Manisa deal

2024-11-11

Former Lithuania national team and Zalgiris Kaunas head coach Kazys Maksvytis is nearing a move to Manisa Basket, sources tell BasketNews. The 47-year-old coach is expected to sign a long-term deal with the Turkish club. Maksvytis, known for guiding Zalgiris to the EuroLeague playoffs during his debut season, has been regarded as one of the top available coaches on the market.
Youngest NBA scout leaves Lakers to lead Manisa Basket as CEO

2024-11-10

Can Pelister, who was hired by the Los Angeles Lakers as an Istanbul-based international scout in 2017 at just 19 years old, is departing the organization to become the CEO of Manisa Basket in the Turkish League, according to ESPN's Dave McMenamin.
Saben Lee commits to Maccabi, keeps 2024 free agency flexibility

2024-10-11

One of the most sought-after in-season targets, Saben Lee of Manisa Basket, has made his decision. The four-year NBA veteran is finalizing a deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv, sources confirmed to BasketNews.
Saben Lee matches BCL scoring record with 43-point performance

2024-10-09

For more than five years, Keifer Sykes held the record for the most points scored in a single Basketball Champions League (BCL) game after dropping 43 points for Sidigas Avellino against Bandirma in January 2019. On Wednesday, Manisa Basket guard Saben Lee joined Sykes at the top.
Players
Seasons:   24/25


Basketball Champions League

NO GM MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS PF RF PTS EFF
Troy Brown Jr. 2 29:14 4/6
(66.7%) 		1/8
(12.5%) 		1/1
(100%) 		5
4.5/0.5 		3.5 1 3 0 0.5 0 6 8
1 Jamorko Pickett 10 25:10 16/25
(64%) 		10/30
(33.3%) 		9/11
(81.8%) 		3.5
3/0.5 		0.3 0.7 1.1 0.2 1.8 0 7.1 7.6
3 Christopher Chiozza 11 22:13 9/26
(34.6%) 		18/49
(36.7%) 		8/14
(57.1%) 		3.2
2.6/0.5 		4.6 0.8 1.5 0.1 1.8 0 7.3 9.6
4 Mehmet Yagmur 3 7:00 1/1
(100%) 		1/2
(50%) 		5/6
(83.3%) 		1.7
1/0.7 		0 0 0.7 0 0.3 0 3.3 3.7
7 Jo Lual-Acuil 6 25:39 35/58
(60.3%) 		1/1
(100%) 		26/37
(70.3%) 		8.2
5.5/2.7 		0.7 1.2 2.3 0.8 2.8 0 16.5 19.3
8 Leon Harun Apaydin 13 15:34 5/12
(41.7%) 		8/21
(38.1%) 		2/4
(50%) 		1.2
0.9/0.3 		0.8 0.1 0.4 0.1 1.8 0 2.8 2.8
9 Saben Lee 8 32:29 46/79
(58.2%) 		15/41
(36.6%) 		61/75
(81.3%) 		2.5
1.9/0.6 		5 1.9 2.9 0.1 1.3 0 24.8 22.3
14 Martynas Echodas 5 27:43 30/43
(69.8%) 		0/0 17/26
(65.4%) 		8.4
5.2/3.2 		1.2 0.8 1 1.2 3.8 0 15.4 21.6
15 Ahmet Safa Yilmaz 5 8:27 5/8
(62.5%) 		0/1
(0%) 		5/6
(83.3%) 		2.6
1.2/1.4 		0.2 0.6 0.2 0 2.6 0 3 5.2
23 Cengizhan Ivedi 8 7:38 2/7
(28.6%) 		2/7
(28.6%) 		8/9
(88.9%) 		0.9
0.8/0.1 		0.1 0.1 0.1 0 2.1 0 2.3 1.9
25 Hugo Besson 14 31:47 44/88
(50%) 		26/91
(28.6%) 		75/91
(82.4%) 		4.1
3.6/0.5 		3.2 1.4 2.1 0.1 2.1 0 17.2 14.9
30 Brodric Thomas 6 28:34 12/21
(57.1%) 		5/17
(29.4%) 		7/11
(63.6%) 		3.3
2.2/1.2 		1.5 2 0.5 1.2 3.7 0 7.7 11
35 Fabian White Jr. 14 26:36 69/123
(56.1%) 		19/43
(44.2%) 		27/34
(79.4%) 		5.2
3.4/1.9 		0.9 0.9 1.6 0.6 3.3 0 15.9 15.8
45 Mustafa Faruk Yerkazanoglu 4 2:20 2/3
(66.7%) 		0/0 2/2
(100%) 		0.5
0/0.5 		0.3 0 0 0 0.5 0 1.5 2
55 Javon Freeman-Liberty 1 41:31 8/16
(50%) 		1/3
(33.3%) 		3/3
(100%) 		7
5/2 		3 1 3 0 4 0 22 20
99 Yunus Sonsirma 14 25:03 11/27
(40.7%) 		12/37
(32.4%) 		7/9
(77.8%) 		1.9
1.4/0.4 		2.7 0.7 0.8 0 1.8 0 4.6 6.1
Statistics


2024/2025

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
BCL 14 55.1%
299/543 		33.9%
119/351 		77.6%
263/339 		33.6
23.2/10.4 		16.5 7.4 11.4 2.4 - 19.6 - 87
Records
Seasons:   All | 24/25

Basketball Champions League

Team records - 2024/2025 Season
Personal records - 2024/2025 Season
Efficiency 41 Saben Lee FMP SoccerBet --
Points 43 Saben Lee FMP SoccerBet --
Rebounds 13 Jo Lual-Acuil Rytas Vilnius --
Assists 11 Christopher Chiozza Rytas Vilnius --
Steals 5 Brodric Thomas Rytas Vilnius --
Blocks 3 Brodric Thomas Rytas Vilnius --
2-pointers made 10 Saben Lee FMP SoccerBet --
3-pointers made 4 Hugo Besson Niners Chemnitz --
Free throws made 14 Saben Lee FMP SoccerBet --
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2024-2025 96.1
Points 2024-2025 87
Rebounds 2024-2025 33.6
Assists 2024-2025 16.5
Steals 2024-2025 7.4
Blocks 2024-2025 2.4
2-pointers made 2024-2025 21.4
3-pointers made 2024-2025 8.5
Free throws made 2024-2025 18.8
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Saben Lee
2024/2025 		22.3
Points Saben Lee
2024/2025 		24.8
Rebounds Martynas Echodas
2024/2025 		8.4
Assists Saben Lee
2024/2025 		5
Steals Brodric Thomas
2024/2025 		2
Blocks Martynas Echodas
2024/2025 		1.2
2-pointers made Javon Freeman-Liberty
2024/2025 		8
3-pointers made Saben Lee
2024/2025 		1.9
Free throws made Saben Lee
2024/2025 		7.6
Schedule
Seasons:   24/25


Basketball Champions League
2024-10-01 UCAM Murcia Manisa Basket 97-103   stat »
2024-10-09 FMP SoccerBet Manisa Basket 97-101   stat »
2024-10-22 Manisa Basket Peristeri Domino's 79-77   stat »
2024-11-06 Peristeri Domino's Manisa Basket 90-78   stat »
2024-12-04 Manisa Basket UCAM Murcia 72-78   stat »
2024-12-18 Manisa Basket FMP SoccerBet 103-84   stat »
2025-01-08 Manisa Basket Niners Chemnitz 87-86   stat »
2025-01-14 Niners Chemnitz Manisa Basket 84-87   stat »
2025-01-29 Unicaja Malaga Manisa Basket 91-73   stat »
2025-02-05 Manisa Basket Galatasaray 85-96   stat »
2025-03-05 Rytas Vilnius Manisa Basket 98-74   stat »
2025-03-12 Manisa Basket Rytas Vilnius 98-75   stat »
2025-03-18 Manisa Basket Unicaja Malaga 97-103   stat »
2025-03-25 Galatasaray Manisa Basket 104-81   stat »