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Bahçeşehir Koleji S.K.

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Bahçeşehir Koleji
NicknameRed Dragons
LeaguesBasketbol Süper Ligi
EuroCup
Founded2017; 7 years ago (2017)
HistoryBahçeşehir Koleji S.K.
2017–present
ArenaSinan Erdem Dome
LocationIstanbul, Turkey
Team colorsRed, Navy, White
     
PresidentBegüm Yücel
Head coachDejan Radonjić
Team captainTyler Cavanaugh
Championships1 FIBA Europe Cup
WebsiteOfficial website
Former logo

Bahçeşehir Koleji Spor Kulübü, also known as Bahçeşehir Basketbol, is a Turkish professional basketball club based in Istanbul.[1] The club plays in the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL), the highest level of basketball in Turkey. Bahçeşehir made its debut in the BSL in 2018 and made its debut in European competitions in 2019. Bahçeşehir won the FIBA Europe Cup in 2022.

The club is part of Bahçeşehir Koleji, a private school based in Istanbul.

History

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The Ülker Sports Arena, home arena of the club between 2021-2024

In the 2017–18 season, Bahçeşehir reached the finals of the TBL for the first time.[1] On 13 July 2018, Bahçeşehir received the vacant spot in the first-tier Basketbol Süper Ligi, after the withdrawal of Eskişehir Basket.[2] This meant the club's first appearance in the domestic first tier. In the 2018–19 season, finished 9th in the BSL. In the 2019–20 season, Bahçeşehir made its European debut and played in the FIBA Europe Cup regular season.[3] It is the first European participation for Bahçeşehir.

In the 2021–22 season, Bahçeşehir won the 2021–22 FIBA Europe Cup championship after defeating Pallacanestro Reggiana in the Finals.[4]

Players

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Current roster

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Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Bahçeşehir Koleji roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Ht. Age
G 0 Croatia Smith, Jaleen 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 93 kg (205 lb) 29 – (1994-11-24)24 November 1994
PG 2 Turkey Hazer, Şehmus 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) 90 kg (198 lb) 25 – (1999-02-15)15 February 1999
SG 5 United States Massinburg, C.J. 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 92 kg (203 lb) 27 – (1997-04-14)14 April 1997
C 7 Turkey Haltalı, Furkan 2.11 m (6 ft 11 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 22 – (2002-02-02)2 February 2002
PG 10 Turkey İlyasoğlu, Ömercan 1.96 m (6 ft 5 in) 93 kg (205 lb) 23 – (2001-01-01)1 January 2001
G/F 17 Turkey Mutaf, Can Maxim 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in) 95 kg (209 lb) 33 – (1991-01-09)9 January 1991
SF 18 Turkey Arna, Egehan 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 93 kg (205 lb) 27 – (1997-01-05)5 January 1997
F/C 19 Montenegro Simonović, Marko 2.13 m (7 ft 0 in) 109 kg (240 lb) 25 – (1999-10-15)15 October 1999
SF 20 Poland Ponitka, Mateusz 1.98 m (6 ft 6 in) 93 kg (205 lb) 31 – (1993-08-29)29 August 1993
C 21 Puerto Rico Odiase, Tai 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 109 kg (240 lb) 29 – (1995-09-21)21 September 1995
PF 34 United States Cavanaugh, Tyler (C) 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) 108 kg (238 lb) 30 – (1994-02-09)9 February 1994
F 57 Turkey Baş, Göktuğ 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) 23 – (2001-05-08)8 May 2001
SF 83 France Bouteille, Axel 2.01 m (6 ft 7 in) 82 kg (181 lb) 29 – (1995-05-14)14 May 1995
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
  • Turkey Muhammet Emin Tunç
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured Injured
Updated: August 13, 2024

Depth chart

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Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2
C Tai Odiase Furkan Haltalı
PF Marko Simonović Tyler Cavanaugh Göktuğ Baş
SF Mateusz Ponitka Axel Bouteille Egehan Arna
SG C.J. Massinburg Şehmus Hazer Can Maxim Mutaf
PG Jaleen Smith Ömercan İlyasoğlu

Notable players

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Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA-sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationalities not displayed.

Criteria

To appear in this section a player must have either:

  • Set a club record or won an individual award while at the club
  • Played at least one official international match for their national team at any time
  • Played at least one official NBA match at any time.

Head coaches

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Honours

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Turkish Basketball First League

  • Runners-up (1): 2017–18

FIBA Europe Cup

Season by season

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Season Tier League Pos. Record Turkish Cup European competitions
2017–18 2 TBL 6th 22–12
2018–19 1 BSL 9th 13–15
2019–20 1 BSL –1 7–16 4 FIBA Europe Cup SF1
2020–21 1 BSL 12th 10–20
2021–22 1 BSL 6th 18–14 Quarterfinalist 4 FIBA Europe Cup C
2022–23 1 BSL 9th 13–17 3 Champions League R16
2023–24 1 BSL 13th 12–18 Quarterfinalist 4 FIBA Europe Cup RU
^1 Cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Europe.

References

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  1. ^ a b "Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul". Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  2. ^ "Bahcesehir to replace Eskisehir in Turkish BSL League - Eurohoops". 13 July 2018. Retrieved 13 July 2018.
  3. ^ "22 clubs register for 2019-20 FIBA Europe Cup". FIBA Europe. 23 July 2019.
  4. ^ "Bahcesehir lift FIBA Europe Cup trophy in front of record crowd of 13,485". FIBA.basketball. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
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