Furkan Aldemir
Encyclopedia
Furkan Aldemir is a Turkish
professional basketball player. He currently plays with Galatasaray
. He is 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) tall and 105 kg (231 lbs) weight. He mainly plays the power forward
position, but he can also play as a center
position if needed.
in the Turkish Basketball League
during the 2007-2008 season. In July 2011, he signed to Turkish club Galatasaray for 4 years.
player. He has been the top rebounder of the tournament, averaging 11.6 rebound per game in 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
. A year later, he has been again the top rebounder of the tournament, averaging 15.9 (tournament record) rebound per game in 2011 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
professional basketball player. He currently plays with Galatasaray
Galatasaray Café Crown
Galatasaray Medical Park is a professional basketball team based in the city of Istanbul in Turkey. It is a part of the Galatasaray Sports Club.Galatasaray play matches in Abdi İpekçi Arena which has a seating capacity for 12,500 spectators...
. He is 2.08 m (6 ft 10 in) tall and 105 kg (231 lbs) weight. He mainly plays the power forward
Power forward (basketball)
Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low...
position, but he can also play as a center
Center (basketball)
The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well...
position if needed.
Pro career
Aldemir began his pro career with Pınar KarşıyakaPinar Karsiyaka
Pınar Karşıyaka is a professional basketball team based in the city of İzmir in Turkey. It is a section of the Karşıyaka SK. The team was sponsored by Pınar since 1998. It is the product of Yasar Holding's Food and Beverage Group....
in the Turkish Basketball League
Turkish Basketball League
The Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
during the 2007-2008 season. In July 2011, he signed to Turkish club Galatasaray for 4 years.
Turkish national team
Aldemir was a regular Turkish youth national teamTurkey men's national under-20 basketball team
The Turkish Under 20 and Under 21 national basketball team , is the representative for Turkey in international basketball competitions, and it is organized and run by the Turkish Basketball Federation...
player. He has been the top rebounder of the tournament, averaging 11.6 rebound per game in 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
The 2010 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship was the 13th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. The cities of Zadar, Crikvenica and Makarska, in Croatia, hosted the tournament...
. A year later, he has been again the top rebounder of the tournament, averaging 15.9 (tournament record) rebound per game in 2011 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
2011 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship
The 2011 FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship was the 14th edition of the FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship. The competition featured 16 teams, held in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain from July 14–24. Spain became a champion for the first time.-Preliminary Round:...
.