A Milli Erkek Basketbol Takımı finished in third place at the Türk Hava Yolları DBB Süper Kupa after defeating Czechia 99-84, according to match reports. The fixture served as part of the team’s preparations ahead of upcoming international competition.
How the Third-Place Match Unfolded on the Court
The tournament fixture took place at the Barclays Arena, where the Turkish national side established control early on, securing a 28-25 lead by the end of the opening period, as reported by Habererk. The advantage widened slightly before halftime, with the team heading into the locker rooms ahead at 54-52.
Momentum consolidated further during the third quarter. The national team outpaced their opponents significantly in that frame to pull away 83-65, eventually sealing the 99-84 victory at the final buzzer. Ömer Faruk Yurtseven led the charge for Turkey with 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 block. Malachi Flynn added 15 points and 4 assists to the scoresheet, while Jan Zidek paced Czechia with 15 points.
Dignitaries and Federation Leadership in Attendance
Several prominent figures from Turkish basketball administration watched the match from the stands at the Barclays Arena. According to Habererk’s on-site reports, the attendees included FIBA Europe and Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) Board Member Hüseyin Beşok, TBF Board Member Kerem Tunçeri, National Teams Director Alper Yılmaz, and Central Referee Board Chairman Recep Ankaralı.
Starting Lineups and Squad Management
Selection for the opening tip saw the team deploy an initial unit featuring Kenan Sipahi, Yiğit Arslan, Onuralp Bitim, Metecan Birsen, and Ömer Faruk Yurtseven. The rotation allowed coaching staff to evaluate depth and conditioning as the squad builds toward competitive fixtures in the FIBA European Championship schedule.
Upcoming Preparation Schedule
With the Süper Kupa commitments concluded, the national squad turns its attention immediately to the next phase of its training camp. The team is scheduled to face Lithuania in an upcoming preparation fixture on Wednesday, August 20, as part of its ongoing preparations for the FIBA 2025 European Championship, according to Demirören Haber Ajansı reports.
