Karşıyaka Sports Club youth product Beşir Briant has earned a call-up to the Turkey under-17 national basketball team, stepping into the national team setup as part of preparations for the upcoming international showcase. According to reports from regional media outlet Ege Telgraf, the 2009-born prospect received his invitation following standout performances in domestic youth competition.
National Team Call-Up for 2009-Born Prospect
The young guard’s selection arrives as the national program ramps up its preparations for the 2026 FIBA Under-17 Basketball World Cup. According to Karşıyaka Basketball’s official youth setup announcement cited by Ege Telgraf, the training camp is scheduled to begin on May 24, 2026, in Çanakkale. The club formally acknowledged the milestone on social media, congratulating the athlete and wishing him success under the red-and-white banner.
Domestic Form and Development at Karşıyaka
Operating out of the Selçuk Yaşar Sports Facilities in İzmir, Karşıyaka’s youth department has maintained a steady pipeline of talent into Turkey’s age-group national teams. Briant proved his capability during the recent Basketball Youth League season. Despite Karşıyaka’s elimination in the four-way final series against Aliağa Petkimspor, the guard averaged 7.4 points and 2.4 rebounds per game. Head coach İnanç Koç voiced his pride regarding the young player’s rapid ascent and subsequent national team recognition.
Next Steps on the Road to the World Cup
Briant will report to the Çanakkale training camp on May 24, 2026, to begin intensive preparations under the national team coaching staff. The U17 squad continues its multi-year evaluation cycle ahead of the 2026 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup, which is slated to take place in Istanbul. Fans and analysts tracking Turkish youth basketball can monitor further squad announcements through official channels maintained by the Turkish Basketball Federation.
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