I thought it was about time I blog about this Basketball season! The season is under way and has gone well so far! In the preseason there was the first round of the Turkish Cup which is a huge tournament that is amongst all 16 teams in Turkey. It is the next biggest thing to playoffs at the end of the season. All 16 teams participate and if you qualify for the next rounds they take place throughout the season. Ryan's team Aliaga Petkim lost their first game to Ryan's previous team in Turkey, Karsiyaka but then they came back and beat one of the top teams named Turk Telekom! Ryan got MVP of this game and had 22 points! The next day would say if they were able to move on in the tournament or not. Of course, they had to play the #1 team Anadolu Efes. Well, guess what! Ryan's team beat them! Aliaga made it to the next round of the Turkish cup which will be in January. I was so bummed that all of this went on while I was in the states visiting family. I always have the worst luck with booking trips to go home and then something huge happens! At least Asher and I will travel to the next round FOR SURE! Ryan played incredible and had fun in the tournament! If you are an NBA fan then you may know these players. He played against Mehmet Okur and Sasha Vujacic in these games. Mehmet Okur even told Ryan he was a an incredible shooter, which is pretty cool! Ryan would be embarrassed if he knew I told you that!
The first game of the actual season was October 16th. They have played 3 games so far this season (including Efes again but this time the lost in another hard game.) Ryan has been playing really well and is really enjoying this year. In this last game he had 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists and they won! He was made the 4th best player in Turkey this week and is in the top 10 in the country for assists per game. I am so proud of him and his team!
Asher and I love being at the games! And yes, Asher wears these headphones! The first game we didn't have them and he screamed the whole time because the fans were so loud! Then, next game he wore them and didn't even make a sound! He even watches Ryan run up and down the court!
Ryan works so hard and I love that he is able to fulfill his dream of playing Pro Basketball. He is such an amazing father and husband! He commutes 30 minutes to and from practice everyday so that we can live in the same city that we lived in the first year. He has two practices a day about 3 times a week and he never complains about all of the traveling. It makes his days so much longer but he is amazing and sacrifices rest so that Asher and I can have more to do and live in a place where we have friends! I am so grateful for Ryan's hard work and dedication and doing everything he can to provide for our family! We love you Ryan!
Aliaga - Tofas 74-73
The most surprising game was the first loss of undefeated Tofas (2-1) on the court of twelfth ranked Aliagaon Sunday night. Visitors were edged by Aliaga 74-73. It ended at the same time the two-game winning streak of Tofas. Tofas was trailing by 9 points at halftime but managed to get 2-point lead after three quarters before a 17-14 charge of Aliaga, which allowed them to win the game. It was a great evening for American guard Ryan Toolson (193-85, college: Utah Valley St.) who led his team to a victory scoring 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists (on 7-of-8 shooting from the field). Serbian guard Branislav Ratkovica (193-85, agency: Beo Basket) helped adding 15 points and 4 assists. Aliaga's coach used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. The best for the losing side was American forward Bradley Buckman (203-84, college:Texas) with 22 points and 8 rebounds and the other American import point guard Ronald Steele (187-86, college: Alabama, agency: SportsTalent) scored 7 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists. Aliaga (1-2) left bottom position moving up to eighth place, which they share with 5 other teams. Tofas at the other side keeps the fifth position with one game lost. They share it with Turk Telekom and Mersin. Aliaga is looking forward to face bottom-ranked Trabzonspor (#16) on the road in the next round and are hoping to win another game. Tofas will play against Olin Edirne (#10) and is hoping to win this game.
Other top performing players last week:
4. Ryan Toolson (193-G-85) of Aliaga - 20 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists
4 comments:
um.hello can Asher's outfit be any CUTER!!!?? i'm dying, he is sooo cute!!!
i totally understand the headphone wearing for Asher! Even just the buzzers at the games are SO loud!!! It hurt my ears when Jordan was playing over there! I'm glad things are going well for you guys. We are keeping tabs on ryan. Jordan's season starts next week (well, training camp). He's playing for the team in LA this year...can't wait to move down there and get out of the utah cold!! Anyway, Asher's a cutie!
you look beautiful. asher is gorgeous.
I love those headphones! Darling! That's really sweet of your husband to travel to practice so that you guys can be somewhere familiar. I can understand how big of a difference that is making to your season! Having friends, knowing where you're going - priceless! How exciting you guys are headed to the next round of the Tournament. Good luck!!!
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