Beşiktaş Club Board Member and Basketball Branch Manager Özkan Arseven said that Beşiktaş GAİN continues on its way with the aim of championship in the league, European and Turkish Cup this season.
ISTANBUL (TSA) –Beşiktaş Club Board Member and Basketball Branch Manager Özkan Arsevenstated that the performance in men’s basketball was not a coincidence and emphasized that the black-white team aims to win the championship in all three tracks this season. Reminding that Beşiktaş GAİN, which is undefeated in the Basketball Super League, is also in an assertive position in the BKT European Cup, Arseven stated that the established structure is suitable for Beşiktaş culture, combative and sustainable. head coach Dusan Alimpijevic and General Manager Nedim Yücel Stating that a study is being carried out in harmony with Arseven, he stated that their aim is not only to achieve this season’s success, but also to create a structure that will keep Beşiktaş basketball at the top for many years.
FENERBAHÇE MATCH IS ORDINARY FOR US
Referring to the Fenerbahçe Beko derby, which will be played in the 14th week of the Basketball Super League, Özkan Arseven said that the team is preparing for this match with high motivation. Expressing that they are aware of the pressure created by the winning streak, Arseven stated that each opponent came to the field with extra motivation against Beşiktaş, but this was not a new situation for them.
Admitting that Fenerbahçe is a team at the EuroLeague level, Arseven emphasized that they did not overestimate the derby and said, “For us, this is a match in which we will go on the field and try to win. Fenerbahçe is no different from any other team.” Expressing that the support of the stands will be important in the match to be played at the Basketball Development Center, Arseven said that the support given by Beşiktaş fans to the team creates a great motivation for the players.
However, Arseven also called out to the fans and reminded that swearing and in-hall violence caused sporting and financial damage to the club. Arseven said, “We should not show our love for Beşiktaş with behavior that would harm Beşiktaş,” and emphasized fair play and sportsmanship.
