Today I am like wanting to write about my excitements and expectations for the new season and the outstanding 2004 generation. Unlike the most of our seasons we have many many ballers outside of Turkey who will participate in Europes major leagues.
Sarper David Mutaf (2002) a superb shooter off the dribble and off screens. Averaging 20+ points in the Spanish second league for Murcias second team will participate in the main team next season. Being very talented scorer on the offensive end his defense needs work. Could have a good season which allows him to be in the NT. He has played recently for Gran Canaria in ACB and Eurocup.
Eray Büyükcangaz (2004), a 201cm combo guard with very good handling and very long wingspan. Loves making plays from drive and dish and creates restrictively out off the dribble. He is a very good catch and shoot and catch and drive guy though. He can easily defend 1-3 positions. Good passer as well. We will see to what extend he will play in the ABA league for SC Derby.
A problem could be his skinny frame. Needs to bulk up more.
https://twitter.com/PCristofori03/status/1375913353378414593
Berke Büyüktuncel (late 2004), he is growing and growing. Should be around 6'10 6'11 and is playing with the main team of Tofas. Tbh its not his best time. He struggles finding minutes despite his amazing frame. He seems to have lost ball handling skills and plays more five. One of the fastest catch and shooter that I saw. Couldnt show many of his defensive skills. He can defend 2-5 everything. Could really end up being a 7 footer. Its time for him to work over the summer and start playing. He will get his chance with Tofas. He needs to polish his movements, too raw atm.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdEtCclHidk&t=686s
Yigit Hamza Mestoglu, (2004) undersized pf center with a very good post game and shooting and rebounding upside. A relentless fighter and a very good defender with a high motor. Has been playing for Murcias second team in the Spanish third league and found minutes in the main team as well. Cant say if he finds a roster spot but its probable.
Efe Tahmaz (2004) very polished 201cm SG/SF/PF very versatile player who combines athleticism with pure shooting and very polished game. Got a pro contract from Partizan. I dont give him much chances in his first year but a very valuable prospect.
Last but not least the most valuable prospect of the Turkish BB beside Demir Dogan. Ege Tan Mestoglu (2004) player from Galatasaray Istanbul. The federation and GS give him all support they can give him. He is leading Galatasarays youth team and the team in the third league.
In order to show his meaning here are the stats.
TB2L (Turkish third league) 33 minutes play time 15 points and 9 assists average
BGL (Turkish youth league) 31 minutes play time 21 points 6 rebounds, 6 assists 3 steals
Shooting needs work but is an elite shot creator and superb ball handler. We will see if GS is brave enough to give him a bench role this season.
This is the most talented generation of Turkey with no big btw but talent doesnt mean that they will reach their peak.
