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In his first game action for the Turkish National Team in nine months, Shane scored 22 points, including 19 in the second half, as Turkey broke a halftime tie and pulled away for a resounding 84-67 win over Great Britain to complete the opening leg of World Cup qualifiers with a split.

Larkin's play on defense, big threes, help Turkey end Eurobasket qualifiers with another win.

Photographer JGMP captures Shane's final preparations for returning to Turkey.

On the day they raised the banner commemorating last year’s championship, Anadolu Efes got another harsh reminder just how difficult it’s going to be to repeat as champions of the EuroLeague.

With their backs against the wall, facing a potential five-game losing streak to open the season, Anadolu Efes responded with championship resilience to secure their first win of the new season on Thursday at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall.

Anadolu Efes knew they badly needed to pick up a road win in Berlin in Round 9. With a balanced team effort, the defending champs did just that in a 90-63 win.

Shane Larkin is finding his groove and Anadolu Efes keeps climbing the Euroleague standings. His 25 points led Efes to an 89-84 win over Fenerbahçe.

Anadolu Efes overcame an early deficit to produce their second consecutive win, and Shane Larkin led the way with 26 points in the 92-78 victory.

Shane Larkin’s season-high 26 points in a win over Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv has earned him top honors for Round 16.