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Anadolu Efes Istanbul is one of the most successful and historically significant professional basketball clubs in Türkiye and Europe. Based in Istanbul, the team competes in both the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, establishing itself as a powerhouse in domestic and continental competitions. Originally founded as Efes Pilsen in 1976, the club adopted the name Anadolu Efes in 2011, following a regulatory change in Türkiye banning the use of alcoholic bev

Anadolu Efes Istanbul is one of the most successful and historically significant professional basketball clubs in Türkiye and Europe. Based in Istanbul, the team competes in both the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague, establishing itself as a powerhouse in domestic and continental competitions. Originally founded as Efes Pilsen in 1976, the club adopted the name Anadolu Efes in 2011, following a regulatory change in Türkiye banning the use of alcoholic bev

Fenerbahçe Beko İstanbul is the professional men's basketball team of Fenerbahçe Sports Club, a multisport club based in Istanbul, Türkiye. The team competes in the Turkish Basketball Super League (BSL) and the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague.History and FoundationThe basketball branch of Fenerbahçe was established in 1913, making it one of the earliest basketball departments in Türkiye. In 2006, the team merged with Ülker, a development that contributed to the club’s increased participation in Euro

Alperen Şengün is a Turkish basketball player who has gained attention for his performance at a young age and made a significant breakthrough in the NBA. Playing as a long forward and center, Şengün has rapidly advanced his career by achieving important milestones both in Türkiye and on the international stage. Selected in the 2021 NBADraft by the Houston Rockets, Şengün has quickly established himself in the league with his playmaking abilities and interior effectiveness. In the 2024–2025 seaso

Mehmet Murat Okur (born 26 May 1979 in Yalova) is a former Turkish professional basketball player who played professionally in Europe and the NBA between 1997 and 2012. Standing 2.11 meters tall and weighing 112 kg, he played the center and power forward positions. He won an NBA championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004 and was selected as an NBA All-Star in 2007.Early Life and EducationOkur was born in Yalova and completed his secondary education at Cem Sultan High School in Bursa, where he

Alper Yılmaz is one of the prominent figures in Turkish basketball, known both as a player and an executive. During his professional playing career, he played for several major clubs, and later held active roles in the administrative structure of Anadolu Efes for many years. As of 2023, he was appointed as the Sporting Director of the Turkish Basketball Federation, assuming responsibilities at the national team level.Teams and Playing CareerThroughout his playing career, Alper Yılmaz played for