Fenerbahçe

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...