Alperen Şengün

Professional basketball player (center/power forward)

Turkish Giresun, Turkey

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Quick Info

ProfessionProfessional basketball player (center/power forward)
NationalityTurkish
Date of Birth25/07/2002
Age23 years
BirthplaceGiresun, Turkey

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Physical Stats & More

Height208 cm

Personal Life

ParentsFather (fisherman)

Career

Youth Career
  • Giresun University (2012-2014)
  • Banvit youth (2014-2019, Turkish Basketball Youth League champion and MVP 2018-19)
Professional Clubs
  • Teksüt Bandırma (2019-2020, BSL)
  • Beşiktaş (2020-2021)
  • Houston Rockets (2021-present, 2021 NBA Draft 16th pick, traded from OKC)
Achievements
  • NBA All-Star (2025, 2026)
  • NBA Cup All-Team (2024)
  • EuroBasket 2025 silver medal and All-Tournament Team
  • Youngest NBA center with 500 assists
  • Youngest Rocket with 2000 points, 1000 rebounds, 500 assists
  • BSL MVP (2021)

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
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