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Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.
Francis of Assisi -
Perfection is not attainable, but if we chase perfection we can catch excellence.
Vince Lombardi -
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.
Maya Angelou -
I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'
Muhammad Ali -
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.
Warren Buffett -
Show me your hands. Do they have scars from giving? Show me your feet. Are they wounded in service? Show me your heart. Have you left a place for divine love?
Fulton J. Sheen -
God loves to help him who strives to help himself.
Aeschylus -
Your personal life, your professional life, and your creative life are all intertwined. I went through a few very difficult years where I felt like a failure. But it was actually really important for me to go through that. Struggle, for me, is the most inspirational thing in the world at the end of the day - as long as you treat it that way.
Skylar Grey -
Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.
David Frost -
Try not to become a man of success, but rather try to become a man of value.
Albert Einstein -
No man succeeds without a good woman behind him. Wife or mother, if it is both, he is twice blessed indeed.
Godfrey Winn -
The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.
Socrates -
Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.
John Wooden -
Beginning today, treat everyone you meet as if they were going to be dead by midnight. Extend to them all the care, kindness and understanding you can muster, and do it with no thought of any reward. Your life will never be the same again.
Og Mandino -
Well done is better than well said.
Benjamin Franklin -
Your talent is God's gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.
Leo Buscaglia -
Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.
Mother Teresa -
Although God loves us unconditionally, He does get angry at sin, wickedness and evil. But He is not an angry God. God hates sin, but He loves sinners! He will never approve of sin in your life, but He always loves you and wants to work with you to make progress in living a holy life in Christ.
Joyce Meyer -
He who has learned to pray has learned the greatest secret of a holy and happy life.
William Law -
The game is my wife. It demands loyalty and responsibility, and it gives me back fulfillment and peace.
Michael Jordan
Press Releases
Manisa narrowly missed playoffs, stays in Turkey’s BSL
Posted on 05.27.2023
After a hard fought season, Manisa managed to climb the rankings to put themselves in position to make the BSL playoffs. Unfortunately, their playoff hopes concluded on the last day of the season as they fell to Turkish powerhouse Galatasary 84-79. OD Anosike completed his season campaign with 7 points, 16 rebounds, and 6 assists.
“It was a difficult year, but we really came into our own during the second half of the season” said Anosike. “We were right in the mix for a playoff spot until our last game and that speaks volumes about the people we have in our locker room. I would like to thank the my teammates, the city of Manisa, the club, fans, coaches and staff for all of their hard work and effort this season. It’s truly a high-level organization and I know they’ll continue to do great things in the future”.
With the loss, Manisa ends it’s season in 11th place with a record of 12-18. Individually, Anosike concludes his season as one of the most consistent big men in the league with averages of 9.2 points, a league-leading 10.8 rebounds, and 2.3 assists while shooting 59 percent from the field and tallying 9 double-doubles.
Anosike is now a free agent.
Solid inside play from Anosike helps power Manisa to victory
Posted on 02.07.2023
After winning three straight games in the Turkish BSL, Manisa took on Tofas Bursa in a home matchup. Despite being down 70-63 with 6 minutes to go, Manisa was able to battle back and secure a 82-76 victory. OD Anosike chipped in with 11 points and 11 rebounds in 32 minutes of action – good for his 6th double-double of the season.
“It was a tough game for us, especially going against a team with great size and dynamic guards” said Anosike. “Being down late in the game would’ve made it easy to give up, but we didn’t and I’m proud of the guys for that. Four wins in a row in a league like this isn’t easy to do”.
With the win Manisa improves to 7-11 on the season, which ties them with multiple teams for 9th place in the standings. Manisa will take on Euroleague powerhouse Fenerbache on 2/12 in a road matchup.
