Turkish Basketball Club Renames Hall to Honor Late President, Shifting Focus from Former Coach

Izmir, Turkey – In a important move that underscores the deep-seated traditions and evolving leadership within Turkish basketball, Karşıyaka Sports club has decided to rename its basketball infrastructure hall at the Cigli Selcuk Yasar Facilities. The hall, previously bearing the name of former coach Ufuk Sarıca, will now be dedicated to the memory of the late Ateş Özerk, a respected figure and former Basketball Branch President who passed away in June.

This decision, ratified by the club’s Board of Directors, reflects a desire to honor Özerk’s contributions and legacy within Karşıyaka basketball.Özerk is described as one of the veteran names integral to the club’s storied past. The new signage bearing his name is currently being prepared for installation.

The shift comes after a period where the hall was named after Ufuk Sarıca, a coach who had a notable tenure with the team.Sarıca led Karşıyaka to significant achievements, including Basketball Super League championships in 2014 and 2