Büyükçekmece Basketbol koçu Volkan Ertetik experienced an emotional return to his former club, guiding his side to a 78-63 victory over Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor in the Turkish Basketball League, Basketfaul reported.
An Emotional Homecoming in Konya
The matchup marked a milestone for Ertetik, who spent years helping build Konya Büyükşehir Belediyespor from the TB2L up to the TBL. Before tip-off at the venue, home supporters and club leadership honored the visiting coach with applause and a presentation of flowers. Ertetik expressed gratitude to club president Şükrü Koyuncu, management, and local fans for the gesture.
Representing Local Coaches on the TBL Stage
Beyond the game itself, Ertetik emphasized the pride he takes in representing coaches from Konya across different leagues and organizations. He noted that he still views himself as an active learner and hopes his path serves as an encouraging example for younger coaches from the region aiming to work at higher professional levels.
Defensive Discipline Secures the Third Win
With the 78-63 result, Büyükçekmece moved to a 3-0 record in the early stages of the season. Ertetik pointed to his team’s defensive discipline against a young and up-tempo Konya squad as the deciding factor, noting that execution during the final five minutes of the fourth quarter allowed his team to pull away and seal the victory.
Roster Construction and Veteran Continuity
Looking at the broader goals for the club, Ertetik explained that Büyükçekmece aims to establish a strong team identity step by step following the team’s long tenure in the top-tier Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). To smooth the transition, management specifically targeted foreign players with prior experience in Turkey. Guards Julien and Jordan were brought in to shorten the adaptation period, with Ertetik highlighting Julien’s physical play and interior defense alongside Jordan’s playmaking ability and floor leadership.
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