Quick Info
| Profession | Professional basketball player (center/power forward) |
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| Nationality | Turkish |
| Date of Birth | 25/07/2002 |
| Age | 24 years |
| Birthplace | Giresun, Turkey |
Latest News about Alperen Şengün
01/01/2026
Alperen Şengün was selected as an NBA All-Star for the 2026 season, becoming the first Turkish player to be chosen for two consecutive All-Star games. This milestone follows his 2025 selection and marks a historic achievement for Turkish basketball in the NBA.
15/09/2025
Şengün helped the Turkish national team win the silver medal at EuroBasket 2025, where he was named to the All-Tournament Team. He recorded multiple triple-doubles during the tournament, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat in EuroBasket history.
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Bio/Wiki
| Alperen Şengün is a Turkish professional basketball player who plays as a center/power forward for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. | |
| He was born in Giresun, Turkey, and began playing basketball at a young age before developing through the Turkish youth system. | |
| In 2025, he became the first Turkish player to be selected for two NBA All-Star games, following Mehmet Okur's 2007 selection. | |
| He is the youngest NBA center to record 500 assists and the youngest Houston Rocket to reach 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 500 assists. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 208 cm |
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Personal Life
| Parents | Father (fisherman) |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Started basketball at age 8 after trying swimming | |
| 2. Moved to Bandırma at age 12 to live in youth facility | |
| 3. Scouted at age 13 by coach Ahmet Gürgen | |
| 4. EuroBasket youngest triple-double player | |
| 5. First Turkish player selected to two NBA All-Star games |