ERSAN ILYASOVA RUMORS

Ilyasova making a case for most improved

MILWAUKEE -- Ersan Ilyasova has statistically improved in nearly every area of his game this season. And soon, the 24-year-old Turkish-born forward for the Milwaukee Bucks may have the hardware to prove just how much better he has become. Though the Bucks find themselves out of the playoffs for the second consecutive year, Ilyasova's performance this season has him atop the...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  April 25, 2012
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Delfino and Ilyasova, two Bucks starters, out

MILWAUKEE After falling 2.5 games out of the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the Milwaukee Bucks will now be without both of their starting forwards -- Ersan Ilyasova (back spasms) and Carlos Delfino (groin) -- for Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Bucks coach Scott Skiles said that both players are considered day-to-day. "I don't think (head...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  March 27, 2012
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Ilyasova named Conference Player of the Week

Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the week. In four games last week, Ilyasova averaged 25.0 points and 10.8 rebounds while shooting 63.8 percent from the field and 66.7 percent from behind the arc. Three double-doubles increased his team-leading total to 11 on the season and he also recorded the first two 30-point games...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  March 12, 2012
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Ilyasova, Bucks down Knicks

Ersan Ilyasova scored 26 points, including a critical putback in the final minute, and the Milwaukee Bucks held on for a 119-114 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday. Brandon Jennings and Mike Dunleavy added 25 points each for the Bucks, who were coming off a last-second loss at home to Chicago on Wednesday. Amar'e Stoudemire had 27 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks...
Via AP on Fox  |  March 09, 2012
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Ilyasova blossoming with consistent minutes

MILWAUKEE -- The past three weeks have undoubtedly been the best stretch in the young career of Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova. The 24-year-old Turkey native and 2005 second-round pick has posted seven double-doubles in his last 10 games. Ilyasova had a 29-point, 25-round game in New Jersey on Feb. 19, and against the Bulls on Wednesday scored a career-high 32 points. "He&...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  March 08, 2012
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BUCKS REACH AGREEMENT WITH ILYASOVA

BUCKS REACH AGREEMENT WITH ILYASOVA July 23, 2009 The Milwaukee Bucks have entered into an agreement with forward Ersan Ilyasova (6-10, 235) for a multi-year contract, General Manager John Hammond announced today. The contract is subject to a clearance letter from his former Spanish League team, Regal FC Barcelona.
Via NBA.com  |  February 21, 2012
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Ilyasova hopes to avoid one-hit wonder label

MILWAUKEE -- It had been 24 hours since Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova had a career night with 29 points and 25 rebounds in New Jersey, but coach Scott Skiles was still in awe of what the 24-year-old Turkish native had accomplished. "That's an exceptional performance," Skiles said Monday. "I've seen a lot of good performances and that's right up there. There...
Via Fox Sports Wisconsin  |  February 20, 2012
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Milwaukee Bucks Need More Players Like Ersan Ilyasova In Order To Be Successful

After Brandon Jennings stated he has not and will not play to his potential this season and Stephen Jackson made it publicly clear Milwaukee is not the place for him, one player decided it was time to take a stand. Ersan Ilyasova has saved the Milwaukee Bucks from embarrassment several times this season and is proving why he is arguably the best player on the team. It is rare to...
Via Rant Sports  |  February 20, 2012
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Ilyasova's 29 and 25 help Bucks end skid (AP)

Ersan Ilyasova had career highs of 29 points and 25 rebounds, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a four-game losing streak with a 92-85 victory over New Jersey on Sunday night, spoiling the season debut of Nets center Brook Lopez. Ilyasova's 25 rebounds tied the NBA single-game high this season set Jan.
Via Yahoo! Sports  |  February 19, 2012
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Video: Blake Griffin Dunks on Ersan Ilyasova

We’ve come to pretty much expect amazing things out of Blake Griffin nightly. Still, this dunk during tonight’s home win against the Milwaukee Bucks took our breath away.
Via SLAM Online  |  January 08, 2012
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