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We want to go all the way in Europe

Can Korkmaz, one of the experienced names of Darüşşafaka Lassa, who finished the first half of the season in the top 8 in the Turkish Insurance Basketball Super League, won the right to play in the Turkish Cup and continued his way in the last 16 in the Champions League, explained his goals to the AA correspondent.

Stating that they had a difficult start at the beginning of the season, but they achieved the results they wanted with the unity within the team, the 30-year-old basketball player said, “We could have finished the first half in a better place, but we are where we want. We made it to the last 16 in both Turkey Cup and Europe. I hope with this unity. The second half goes even better.” he said.

Drawing attention to the importance of the home match against Tenerife in the 2nd Group L match of the Champions League Round of 16, Can Korkmaz said:

“Tenerife won the Champions League last year. They are doing very well in the Spanish League as well. Of course, our goal is to win. If we look at the overall goal, we have to go match by match. The first goal is to win the match against Tenerife and then get out of the group. I don’t know what time and results will show, but to go all the way. It should be our first target.”

“We are waiting for everyone to the stands at the Anadolu Efes match”

Can Korkmaz, who started basketball with Anadolu Efes infrastructure and then played for many clubs, said about the Anadolu Efes game that will be played at the weekend, “There is no need to talk about the strength of Anadolu Efes. Every match is tough. I don’t think there will be an extra situation for the Anadolu Efes match. We want to win and we welcome everyone to the stands in this match.” continued his words.

Expressing that the league has been more competitive this season compared to previous periods, Can Korkmaz said that every match is very important. Stating that they had a good season in terms of viewing pleasure, Korkmaz said, “Most teams are equal in strength. It is a season in which teams close to each other in terms of quality compete. We watch a league where there is not much difference in victory between the bottom row and the top row. We look at it week by week and hopefully complete the season in the best way. ” he said.

“I hope Alperen will come to a very good place. He has the power and potential to do this”

Stating that Pınar Karşıyaka’s away trip in the quarter-finals of the Turkish Cup will be very difficult, Can Korkmaz stated that they want to participate in the Final Four, which will be played in Konya, by achieving a good win in İzmir.

Evaluating the national basketball players playing in the NBA, Korkmaz concluded his words as follows:

“Hopefully, a lot of players will go to the NBA from here. I think we have a lot of potential players who can do this. I hope they get more chances in the A-teams after they leave the infrastructure. Alperen is having a very good and promising season. I hope he gets to much better places. He will be able to do this. in power and potential. Cedi and Furkan have proven themselves there for years. I hope they will represent our country in the best way and reach where they want to reach.”

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