Twenty-five years ago, Turkish basketball changed forever. On a September night in 2001, the Turkish men’s national basketball team—forever etched in sports history as the “12 Dev Adam” (12 Giant Men)—secured the nation’s first-ever major international medal by advancing to the final of EuroBasket 2001, hosted across cities in Turkey including Istanbul, Ankara, and Antalya. … Read more
Competing in Group J of the European Qualifiers’ second round, the national team earned its tournament berth with four qualification matches remaining. Dominant First-Half Performance Sets the Tone The visiting Turkish squad took control early in Reykjavik, establishing a commanding 33-14 lead by the end of the first period, as documented in official match summaries. … Read more
The Turkish Men’s National Basketball Team opened their FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers and Qualifiers campaign with a high-stakes matchup against Lithuania, hosting the Baltic side in the first game of the Second Round Group J fixtures. Played at a brisk pace that tested both rosters early, the fixture drew intense attention from … Read more
The A National Men’s Basketball Team defeated Lithuania 94–66 in the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers Second Round Group J fixture hosted at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center, extending their winning streak to seven matches under head coach Ergin Ataman. Ergin Ataman Assesses the Team’s Form and Standing Following the victory in Istanbul, head … Read more