Beşiktaş head coach Dusan Alimpijevic pointed directly to poor perimeter shooting and a lack of competitive effort after his side suffered an 83–67 home defeat against Lithuanian powerhouse Zalgiris in the 10th round of the EuroLeague, Hürriyet reported. Speaking to reporters at the Turkcell Basketbol Gelişim Merkezi, the Serbian coach did not mince words regarding … Read more
Anadolu Efes head coach Pablo Laso emphasized the necessity of his team’s 94-84 victory over Real Madrid in Round 2 of the EuroLeague, pointing to the need to address rebounding issues following a challenging previous campaign. Speaking at a post-match press conference at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center, Laso addressed media members after guiding his … Read more
The Turkish Basketball Federation has officially announced the preliminary national team roster for the upcoming FIBA 2027 Basketball World Cup Qualifiers, featuring a blend of veteran EuroLeague talent and rising teenage prospects. According to official federation announcements, the squad will prepare to face Lithuania and Iceland in the opening window of the Second Round Group … 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
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
Turkey’s men’s national basketball team is preparing for its FIBA 2027 World Cup qualifiers, with head coach Ergin Ataman emphasizing the squad’s status as “Europe’s best and most in-form team” ahead of matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland, according to multiple verified reports. Ataman’s remarks, first reported by Spor Haberleri, highlight the team’s confidence … Read more
Beşiktaş Falls to Bahçeşehir Koleji in Thrilling Playoff Semifinal Overtime Clash Beşiktaş GAIN suffered a 98-95 overtime defeat to Bahçeşehir Koleji in the third game of the Basketbol Erkekler Süper Ligi playoff semifinals, as the series shifted momentum in favor of the home team. The match, which ended 78-78 in regulation, saw Bahçeşehir Koleji clinch … Read more
Trabzonspor secured a convincing 79-69 home victory over Galatasaray MCT Technic in the 28th week of the Turkish Basketball Super League, strengthening their position in the league standings. The win came on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at Trabzonspor’s home arena, marking a significant result in the ongoing season. According to verified match reports, Trabzonspor outscored … Read more
ISTANBUL, TURKEY – Beşiktaş GAİN seized a crucial advantage in their EuroCup semifinal series, defeating Bahçeşehir Koleji 91-72 Tuesday evening at the Beşiktaş GAİN Sports Complex. The victory gives Beşiktaş a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series, bringing them one step closer to a EuroCup championship appearance. The game saw a significant swing in momentum … Read more
BURSA, TURKEY – Bursaspor Basketbol snapped an eight-game losing streak with a hard-fought 89-83 victory over Fenerbahçe Beko in a Türkiye Sigorta Basketbol Süper Ligi matchup on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the TOFAŞ Spor Salonu in Bursa. The game, which ended in a tie after regulation, went to overtime where Bursaspor ultimately prevailed. The … Read more