Fenerbahçe

Fenerbahçe S.K. - A look at the WNBA and EuroLeague Women With the NBA being seen as the top basketball league in the world, and one that foreign players strive to play in, basketball fans may think the WNBA to be the same way. Many current NBA stars have used international leagues as stepping stones in their journeys to make it to the NBA; foreign players like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Nikola Jokić (both 2x NBA MVPs) and even American born players, Brandon Jennings and LaMelo Ball (played internationally instead of D1 College basketball).  In the case of the WNBA and EuroLeague Women, however, many players decide not to join the WNBA. Not only do players have the opportunity to make higher salaries in foreign leagues, but the level of play could be a lot closer  than some might think according to WNBA players.  Alina Iagupova is a guard for Fenerbahçe's women's team who has won 2 EuroLeague MVP awards in the last 3 seasons. Although she was selected late in the WNBA...

 Just yesterday, March 1st, Fenerbahçe announced in a press release that Tyler Dorsey, former guard from the Dallas Mavericks will be signing with their team.  The contract limits Dorsey, because if he were even able to get an offer from the NBA he would not be able to take it.  Dorsey was a former all star for the Oregon team, that he made the final four with 6 years ago. He then played on Maccabi Tel Aviv and Greece's team, Olympiacos from 2019-2022. His strong commitment and successes lead to a "two way deal" with the Dallas Mavericks this past off season, but he " he failed to crack Dallas’ rotation" and only got playing time in three games, before being waived at the end of the year.  Dorsey played on the G league team, Texas Legends, and the team allowed him to release his contract in order to play in the EuroLeague. It was essential that he was able to be released this early due to the fact that March 1 is the deadline to register new players in the Eurol...

  For sports programs, it is essential to have a sponsor/sponsorships that help promote your team, your players, and your brand. Many of these programs look to create a partnership with another company that matches their brand personality and aligns with their values. In 2018, Fenerbahce came to an agreement with BEKO for a mu lti-year partnership.  Beko is now the naming partner of Fenerbahçe Men's Basketball Team. They originally supported other teams throughout the Turkish Basketball League as well as the European Basketball Championship, and they have now signed on to sponsor Fenerbahce for multiple years.  The choice to partner with a company like BEKO is very interesting because it shifts focus onto the campaign of BEKO and what they stand for.    BEKO's slogan “Eat Like A Pro”, is an initiative they launched to fight childhood obesity. BEKO is looking to promote healthy eating habits among children by advertising their hero basketball players as role...

As many of us know, almost 47,000 individuals have reportedly been killed by the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria on February 6th. Thousands of others are missing, and almost 1,000,000 individuals are living in tents and have had their living conditions completely destroyed because of this disaster. In their game last Thursday, February 23, they wore new uniforms to  show solidarity and support for those affected . This helped bring attention to the issue and raises awareness of the need for support in the affected areas . The team is expressing their support for those affected by the earthquakes through a unified demonstration . The Turkish basketball cup has been postponed indefinitely - while the Euroleague's last round matches of the Turkish teams were postponed too. Many top players of Fenerbaçhe auctioned off their signed jerseys to assist with relief organizations, this was organized by player #10 Melih Mahmutoglu. Have any othe...

Fenerbahçe is a professional basketball team based in Istanbul, Turkey, and they compete in the Turkish Basketball League (TBL) as well as the EuroLeague, which is the premier basketball competition in Europe. Fenerbahçe has a rich history of success, having won multiple TBL championships and being the only Turkish team to ever win the EuroLeague Championship. The team plays its home games at the Ülker Sports and Event Hall, also known as the Fenerbahçe Arena. This facility opened in 2012 and has a seating capacity of over 13,000. The arena features modern amenities, such as premium seating and a wide range of food and beverage options. The arena has 6 locker room areas, 5 smaller locker rooms, 44 lounge areas, and VIP seating. Fenerbahçe's passionate fans create an electrifying atmosphere at the Fenerbahçe Arena, making it a daunting place for opposing teams to play. Their motto is "Hep Destek Tam Destek" which translates to "Continuous unwavering support". Fen...

Fenerbahçe Basketball - Our Players and Where They're From.        Led by head coach  Dimitrios Itoudis,  Fenerbahçe Beko's  18-man roster is composed of players of different backgrounds from all around the world.  8 players are of USA nationality, half of whom have dual citizenship.  With the exception of four players who are still eligible for future selections, every member of the squad has entered the NBA draft at some point in their careers. Four players were chosen in the draft, and eight players played in the NBA. Before signing with Fenerbahçe, power forward Nemanja Bjelica of Serbia played in the NBA for six seasons. The Washington Wizards selected him in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft, but he didn't make his professional debut until 2015 when he signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves. He represented the Sacramento Kings, the Philadelphia 76ers, and Minnesota Timberwolves during his NBA career. With his ability to score,...

Fenerbahçe basketball, founded in 1913, has been a successful Turkish basketball team for many years, and their recent championship appearances may spell more success for them in the near future. After being a consistent competitor in the Turkish leagues, Fenerbahçe is looking to continue dominating in their country and throughout Europe. They have an impressive resume including a  EuroLeague championship in 2016-2017, runners up in 2015-2016 and 2017–18, and a final four qualification in 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019.      They are currently playing strong basketball with a winning record of 14-9, seated in fifth place in the EuroLeague standings, and other players are beginning to take notice. Former NBA MVP and current superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo recently said that he has been following them this year and that "they are playing very well." Giannis's brother Kostas is currently a member of Fenerbahçe.  This press and recognition for their succes...

Fenerbahçe was founded in 1907, but opened its doors to basketball seven years later. This was due to the Balkan Wars and World War I. When the sport became popular in Turkey, which was when it was founded in its current permanent form (1944), it had great success.  The Turkish National Championships arrived in 1957, 1959, and 1965 and Fenerbahçe gained great success by winning in these years.  The rest of the 1960s was successful but it got more competitive and difficult in the 1970s and 1980s. Traditional sports clubs like Fenerbahçe found it challenging to compete with these teams because they belonged to well-known enterprises with a strong financial foundation and backing.  In the seasons 1984-85, 1987-88, and 1989-90, Fenerbahçe finished first in the league, with star players such as Erman Kunter, Aytek Gürkan, Can Sonat, Ferhat Oktay, Pete Williams and Larry Richard (who were eliminated later in the post season).  In 1991, the team won the championship that th...