Turkish Prospects

[Toruko]

[TurkfromGermany]

Only 1 stupid person writes that. Many people are born on 01.01.. Ömercan Ilyasoglu is also born on 01.01.

https://twitter.com/OmurOzcan5/status/1129863613743804426

https://twitter.com/OmurOzcan5/status/1144671415859372032

Eray Büyükcangaz is about 196, Haktan Yavas 201, Yigit Hamza Mestoglu 198, Efe Tahmaz 195, Berke Büyüktuncel 200, Derin Mark Saran 170, Göktug Gücoglu 190

Eray is not the caliber of talent that deserves its own thread. He was our best player in that tournament, maybe he showed the most potential but he is not special. He has decent vision and IQ. His potential is good(not huge) but with this lack of playmaking skills and IQ its very problematic.

Efes had again 3-4 players in this team and again decent players, untalented PG Yigit Tekin(but good athlet), Tan Yildizoglu(ex-Efes guard), Karahan Efeoglu and project big Berk Kagan Tiryaki.

Derin Mark Saran was not nominated. Its very sad that he is so small and has a body structure of a 10 years old kid. He has special talent, with normal height & body he is the best prospect.

Efe Tahmaz` style is close to Uros Trifunovic and he is at this stage clearly more talented as Eray Büyükcangaz(but Eray is better athlete) but its not important who is more talented, important is that both are talented and good prospects for turkish BB, in 1-2 years 2 6´7-6´8 very versatile talents. Efe´s situation at Partizan is just problematic.
Görün, Türk cocuguna nasil muamele yapiyorlar, bu kadar yetenege ragmen yanlis pozisyonda ve kücük bir rolde. Bizim saf halkimiz bunlari bas taci yapiyor.

Berke Büyüktuncel was missing due a foot injury. He is a very interesting PF and is born in September. Göktug Efe Gücoglu(SG) was also injured.

[Toruko]

Banvit confirmed that it will lift all young players to bsl level next season. Alperen Sengün, Sadik Kabaca and Atakan Erdek should make it to the next level. Especially if Sengün makes it to bsl with 17 i am sure hell end up in the nba. BSL is his last obstacle but i am not sure if hes ready but lets give it a try.

https://twitter.com/Levent_yavuzz/status/1145750064490586113

[SaliH]

Guys what happened to Egemen Guven? Back in the days many thought that he was a player with a legit NBA potential and he even was chosen as a U-18 Eurobasket MVP too. Then he didn’t play much for Karsiyaka during the times they won a TBL Championship and played in the Euroleague. Where is he now and what is he doing with his career? How did he end up like this?

[Toruko]

Guys what happened to Egemen Guven? Back in the days many thought that he was a player with a legit NBA potential and he even was chosen as a U-18 Eurobasket MVP too. Then he didn’t play much for Karsiyaka during the times they won a TBL Championship and played in the Euroleague. Where is he now and what is he doing with his career? How did he end up like this?

Shortly said too many injury's, too lazy. Was sitting around 3 years... and last season he played offensively well but defense is bad, very bad.

[Levenspiel]

Banvit doesnt exist anymore. Bandirma Ihtisas is the new name.

yeah, I was in the process of correcting it but you beat me to it.

What do you think about Erkan Yilmaz, ex-Bandirma player? He's signed with Besiktas for the next season. Can he be a significant player? I used to like him very much in the u18 team, but then lost track. He apparently did well in the 2nd league (which does not tell me much, tbh).

[Toruko]

yeah, I was in the process of correcting it but you beat me to it.

What do you think about Erkan Yilmaz, ex-Bandirma player? He's signed with Besiktas for the next season. Can he be a significant player? I used to like him very much in the u18 team, but then lost track. He apparently did well in the 2nd league (which does not tell me much, tbh).

A very athletic player and seems to be a late bloomer. He indeed did very well but TBL is a different level than BSL. BJK did the right thing. We need a bigger player pool and he can be a good option, altough we have many guys as small forwards. A good role player at best.

I watched the U20 Turgut Atakol tournament of our guys and btw. Yigitcan Saybir seems to be developed from a non shooter to a pure shooter. He is a bit undersized for power forward but he is athletic enough to fill the gap with his athletisizm.

Bitim was also very active but his lack of choice was imminent unfortunately. I haven gave up on him yet but his next decision will be crucial for his career.

Hazer shows potential to be a more athletic Sloukas. Had the most assists of the tournament but lacked finishing at the rim and his free throw ratio is still horrible.

Wanted to give you a short summery since you are interested in turkish player unlike the others

[Levenspiel]

That's a good quick summary, thank you. I used to like Yilmaz's fearfulness the most, unlike his (too) timid peers.

Bitim is really a rare talent, but he seems to be more concerned about his girlfriend's vlog, so I don't know what to expect. Did he sign anywhere? He's gotta do something significantly more impactful real quick.

[Toruko]

That's a good quick summary, thank you. I used to like Yilmaz's fearfulness the most, unlike his (too) timid peers.

Bitim is really a rare talent, but he seems to be more concerned about his girlfriend's vlog, so I don't know what to expect. Did he sign anywhere? He's gotta do something significantly more impactful real quick.

Well I think he part ways with his GF and Karsiyaka seems to be interested but he hasnt signed anywhere yet. The U20 tournament of Fiba is about to start and a good tournament would help him a lot. Another issue Serkan Erdogan (the coach of U20) and Onuralp bitim hate one another. I hope they can both find a solution.

I really refuse give up on him because hes really talented but an idiot.

[Toruko]

OK our U20 roster for the anual U20 Fiba tournament is fix now. Tirpanci and Mert Konuk are out.

Doruk Dora, Emre Tanışan, Eray Aydoğan, Erkin Şenel, Mert Akay, Muhaymin Mustafa, Onuralp Bitim, Berke Atar, Sadık Emir Kabaca, Şehmus Hazer, Yiğit Baran Sarıkaya, Yiğitcan Saybir

Our only weak spot is the Center position from the bench. Emre tanisan is a catastrophe and i am also not happy with taking Erkin Senel to Israel but we should be one of the contenders anyway. More importantly is Onuralp Bitims attitute. If he shows that hes willing to take basketball seriously again, the tournament will be worth it.

[TurkfromGermany]

Excuse me for my english.

Erkan Yilmaz is one of my favorite players and has clear EL role player potential. He is a better/clear potential as many other turkish prospects but his name is not big enough, you know in Turkey you must have "protection". Erkan was already 2015 the real MVP of the U18 turkish championship(no Furkan Korkmaz for Pertev in that tournament). In 2016 he was in the A-team of Banvit(big mistake of Banvit) instead of Bandirma Kirmizi. 2017 many games for Bandirma and some very good ones. 2018 for Yesilgiresun and dumbass coach ahmet kandemir with no playing time.

And last season second division Mamak. He has clear EL and NT potential and for me it would be not very big surprise if he is already best turkish player of this BJK-team. We have many SFs therefore he maybe doesn´t look very important but he is different type of player, you don´t need Egehan Arna-Okben Ulubay-Tolga Gecim at the same time. Erkan has impact at both sides, not big scorer but good IQ and he can also play PG and differencemaker at defence. Shot will be important for his career.

https://twitter.com/fersudeniz/status/1148322979379646467

look at this fersu trash........

Serkan Erdogan hates talent but loves players with no future(Doruk Dora, Eray Aydogan(too low IQ), Erkin Senel, Yigit Baran Sarikaya).

[Levenspiel]

thank you, TfG!

this is encouraging, hope Yilmaz gets the opportunity now with Ivanovic. I'd really liked how bold he was around the rim. (Fersu's opinion is not worth bothering with).

I realized we are almost always on the same page as to the prospects, but I was more hopeful than you are on Senel. He stayed behind his peers on senior level, but I had witnessed his improvement as a deadly shooter during u18 two years ago. I hope he did not regress. We'll see soon.

[slice me nice]

I fully agree with everything has been said for Erkan Yılmaz here. He actually had such a terrific season until some point (They had problems with payment and Yılmaz' performance declined a bit because of this undesired situation but nevermind) with Mamak. I like his dynamism and determination which will always sell him in senior level basketball. As it is said, he has never been hyped hardly unlike his famous peers, but with the development he has shown so far he gives a very clear message to basketball followers that he is going to be a very good hustler type of player! He is giving his 100% to whatever he is doing on court. I will be glad to have him under Besiktas jersey.

[Toruko]

The turkish U16 nt played yesterday and today twice against slovenia in slovenia and we won both games. At that age the player dont know much about tactics and team basketball. Skillwise Bona showed that he is too measured for the other guys. grabbed today 15 rebounds but for his capabilities he is still very restricted referring to his offensive skills. I am also against to let him play two tournaments or more. Individual training is currently more important.

Hasan Efe Uzun (alias uzun Hasan) showed also some nice proprieties. Koralp as mentioned here before too short for his position and too slow for other positions. Its too early for making final decision about player but I dont see much chance to become professional.

Bülent Hamza Celik is very tall and can shoot from everywhere and has nice quick legs but too soft. My favorites from 2003 are Ege Peksari, Batin Tuna, Adem Bona and uzun Hasan.

[Toruko]

Guys our Yurt made in a game 34 points! He was more or less NBA ready 2 seasons ago and by seeing him and with those stats 16/22 fgp 2/4 three pointer i am really eager to watch him next season. He could really be our highest draftpick!