Aliağa Petkimspor Bolsters Roster with Keandre Cook Signing Aliağa Petkimspor has officially announced the signing of American guard Keandre Cook, marking a significant addition to the team’s perimeter rotation for the upcoming season. The 27-year-old joins the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) club following a campaign in the Israeli Premier League, where he established himself … Read more
Turkish Basketball Clubs Aggressively Reshape Rosters Ahead of New Season The Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) is experiencing a period of significant roster movement as perennial contenders Anadolu Efes, Fenerbahçe Beko, Beşiktaş GAIN, and Galatasaray bolster their lineups ahead of the 2024-2025 season. Following the conclusion of the previous campaign, these clubs have prioritized international … Read more
Fenerbahçe Beko Parts Ways with Mikael Jantunen Fenerbahçe Beko has officially parted ways with Finnish forward Mikael Jantunen, ending his tenure with the Istanbul-based basketball club. The announcement comes as part of the team’s ongoing roster restructuring following a season in which Jantunen contributed to several domestic successes for the organization. A Decorated Tenure in … Read more
Galatasaray’s men’s basketball team, officially known as Galatasaray MCT Technic, has strengthened its backcourt by signing Slovenian point guard Aleksej Nikolić. The club confirmed the move on Tuesday, adding the experienced playmaker to their roster for the remainder of the season as they look to bolster their rotation in both domestic and European competitions. Addition … Read more
Fenerbahçe Beko has officially bolstered its roster by signing American-born Danish forward Shavon Shields to a two-year contract. The move, confirmed by the club, marks a significant addition for the Istanbul-based powerhouse as they look to strengthen their depth for both domestic Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) competition and the EuroLeague. A Strategic Addition to … Read more
The Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF) Education Board recently hosted its “5th Shooting Clinic and Edit-Analysis Workshop” in Çanakkale, focusing on the technical development of basketball coaches and the standardization of shooting mechanics. The event, held at the Güzelyalı National Team Training Center, gathered instructors and participants to refine pedagogical approaches to shooting fundamentals and video-based … Read more
Victor Osimhen Involvement in Galatasaray Basketball Recruitment Confirmed Galatasaray’s star striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly taken an active role in the club’s sporting operations beyond the football pitch, participating in recent discussions regarding the basketball team’s recruitment of Nigerian forward Chimezie Metu. The involvement of the high-profile forward highlights the crossover influence currently present within … Read more
The Turkey men’s national basketball team concluded its FIBA 2027 World Cup European Qualifiers first-round campaign with a perfect record after defeating Switzerland 95-72. Following the victory in the sixth and final match of Group C, Turkey secured its position at the top of the standings, maintaining an undefeated streak throughout this phase of the … Read more
The Türkiye national basketball team faces Switzerland in a FIBA 2027 World Cup European Qualifier, with the matchup scheduled for broadcast on CNN Türk. Türkiye enters the contest seeking to maintain an undefeated record in the current qualification window as they vie for a spot in the 2027 global tournament. When is the Türkiye vs. … Read more
Turkey vs. Switzerland 2027 World Cup Qualifier: Date, Time, Channel, and Key Details The Turkish national men’s basketball team will face Switzerland in their final Group E match of the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers on March 23, 2024, according to a press release from FIBA Europe. The game is scheduled to tip off at … Read more