Alperen Şengün

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Alperen Şengün
File:Alperen Şengün.png
Şengün in 2020
No. 28 – Houston Rockets
Position Center
League NBA
Personal information
Born (2002-07-25) 25 July 2002 (age 22)
Giresun, Turkey
Nationality Turkish
Listed height 6 ft 10 in (2.08 m)
Listed weight 243 lb (110 kg)
Career information
NBA draft 2021 / Round: 1 / Pick: 16th overall
Selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder
Playing career 2018–present
Career history
2018–2019 Bandırma Kırmızı
2019–2020 Teksüt Bandırma
2020–2021 Beşiktaş
2021–present Houston Rockets
Career highlights and awards
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Turkey
FIBA Europe U-16 Championship
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Serbia Under-16
FIBA Europe U-18 Championship
Silver medal – second place 2019 Greece Under-18

Alperen Şengün (born 25 July 2002) is a Turkish professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents the senior Turkish national team.

Early life and youth career

Alperen Şengün was born in Giresun, northeastern Turkey, on 25 July 2002.[1][2] His parents wanted him to be a swimmer, instead he preferred basketball, as he was inspired by seeing his older brother play the sport before. He started playing basketball at the age of eight. Early on, he competed in both sports simultaneously. However, due to practical issues, like a lack of necessary time that was needed to properly train for both sports, he had to choose between the two and finally decided to continue with basketball.[3]

Giresun University (2012–2014)

In 2012, Şengün began playing youth system basketball with the youth teams of the sports club of Giresun University,[4] where he played until 2014.[2]

Banvit (2014–2019)

After his discovery by head coach Ahmet Gürgen, during a youth sports festival, Şengün moved from Giresun to Bandırma, to join the youth teams of the Turkish club Bandırma, which was then known as Banvit.[3] By August 2014, he had signed a youth contract with Banvit.[5] In the 2018–19 season, while competing with Banvit's juniors, Şengün eventually won the Turkish Basketball Junior League championship (which was established in 2017). Şengün was also named the Turkish Junior League's MVP.[6]

Professional career

Bandırma Kırmızı (2018–2019)

Şengün began his professional club career in the 2018–19 TBL season with Bandırma Kırmızı, of the second division Turkish First League (TBL). In 29 games played in Turkey's 2nd division, he averaged 10.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.8 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game in 21.9 minutes per game. He shot 47.6 percent from the field overall, 53.6 percent on 2-point field goal attempts, 25.9 percent on 3-point field goal attempts, and 60.0 percent from the free-throw line.[7]

Teksüt Bandırma (2019–2020)

Şengün joined the first division Turkish Super League (BSL) club Teksüt Bandırma, for the 2019–20 BSL season. In 22 games played in Turkey's 1st division, he averaged 5.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.5 steals, and 0.4 blocks per game in 13.5 minutes per game. He shot 51.1 percent from the field overall, 57.5 percent on 2-point field goal attempts, 0–10 (0.00 percent) on 3-point field goal attempts, and 58.6 percent from the free-throw line.[8][9]

He also played in one of Europe's two secondary level competitions, the FIBA Champions League. During the 2019–20 BCL season, he averaged 6.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.3 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game in 14.9 minutes per game across 15 games played. He shot 48.0 percent from the field overall, 53.6 percent on 2-point field goal attempts, 31.6 percent 3-point field goal attempts, and 63.6 percent from the free-throw line.[10]

Beşiktaş (2020–2021)

In August 2020, Şengün signed a three-year contract with the Turkish club Beşiktaş.[11] He had an excellent regular season with Beşiktaş, as he averaged 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.7 blocks in 28.3 minutes per game across 29 games played in the Basketball Super League.[12] On May 12, 2021, he was named the MVP of the BSL's regular season.[13] On the same day, he announced his decision to enter 2021 NBA draft.[14]

Overall, in Turkey's 2020–21 BSL season (regular season and playoffs), in 28.1 minutes per game, he averaged 18.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.5 blocks in 34 games played. He shot 62.6 percent from the field overall, 66.7 percent on 2-point field goal attempts, 21.2 percent on 3-point field goal attempts, and 81.2 percent from the free-throw line.[15] He also played with Beşiktaş in the fourth-level European-wide competition, the FIBA Europe Cup. In the Europe Cup's 2020–21 season, in 29.7 minutes per game, he averaged 23.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.7 steals, and two blocks in three games played. He shot 71.0 percent from the field overall, 75.9 percent on 2-point field goal attempts, 0–2 (0.00 percent) on 3-point field goal attempts, and 69.4 percent from the free-throw line.[16]

Houston Rockets (2021–present)

Şengün was selected with the 16th overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2021 NBA draft and traded to the Houston Rockets for two future first-round picks.[17] On August 7, 2021, he signed a contract with the Rockets.[18] On August 8, he made his summer league debut in an 84–76 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers where he posted 15 points, 15 rebounds, four blocks, three assists, and one steal in 27 minutes.[19] He made his preseason debut off the bench on October 5 in a 125–119 win against the Washington Wizards with five points, eight rebounds, three assists, and one block and steal.[20] On October 20, Şengün made his NBA debut, putting up 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals in a 124–106 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.[21] On March 9, 2022, Sengun would add 21 points and 14 rebounds in a 130-139 overtime win against the Los Angeles Lakers.[22] On March 26, 2022, Şengün put up a career-high 27 points along with seven rebounds in a 115–98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.[23]

National team career

Junior national team

Şengün competed with the Turkish junior under-16 national team at the 2018 FIBA Under-16 European Championship, which was held in Novi Sad, Serbia, where he finished the competition by winning the bronze medal. Şengün was also selected to the competition's All-Tournament Team. In seven games played during the tournament, he averaged 14.4 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.4 blocks per game in 24.9 minutes per game. He shot 56.9 percent from the field overall, 61.9 percent on 2-point field goal attempts, 22.2 percent on 3-point field goal attempts, and 48.6 percent from the free-throw line.[24]

He was also a part of the Turkish junior under-17 national team that competed at the 2018 FIBA Under-17 World Cup, which was held in Argentina. Turkey finished that tournament in fifth place.[2][3][25] In seven games played at that tournament, he averaged 15.9 points, 12.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game, in 28.6 minutes per game. He shot 58.3 percent from the field overall, 64.1 percent on 2-point field goal attempts, 12.5 percent on 3-point field goal attempts, and 56.5 percent from the free-throw line.[26]

Şengün also played at the 2019 FIBA Under-18 European Championship, with the Turkish junior under-18 national team, which won the tournament's silver medal. He was also selected to that competition's All-Tournament Team, being the only Turkish player that was chosen for that honor.[27] In seven games played at that tournament, he averaged 11.9 points, 9.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.6 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game, in 23.0 minutes per game. He shot 54.5 percent from the field overall, 59.2 percent on 2-point field goal attempts, 16.7 percent on 3-point field goal attempts, and 59.5 percent from the free-throw line.[28]

Senior national team

In November 2020, Şengün joined the senior Turkish national team, as he played with Turkey at the 2022 EuroBasket Qualifiers. In four games played at the qualifiers, he averaged 12.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.0 blocks, in 23.1 minutes per game. He shot 53.3 percent from the field overall, 51.9 percent on 2-point field goal attempts, 66.7 percent on 3-point field goal attempts, and 50.0 percent from the free-throw line.[29]

Player profile

Standing at 6 feet and 10 inches (2.08 meters) and 243 pounds (110 kilograms) with a 7 feet wingspan, Şengün plays at the power forward and center position. NBA commentators and scouts considered him one of the most "skilled" and "productive" big men entering the 2021 NBA draft following his "dominant" season in the Turkish League.[30][31][32][33] With a solid frame and wide base, he is known for a versatile and highly-efficient low-post game that utilizes drop steps, spin moves, and fadeaways.[30][34] Şengün is additionally equipped with an impressive and elite passing ability that is supplemented by what scouts view as an advanced feel for the court—i.e., his ability to space the court, set screens, cut to the rim, and make plays within the flow of the offense.[35][36] As a defender, he is most effective on on-ball matchups in isolation against other big men, though his defense in general has been called into question.[33]

His skillset has been compared to other European big men such as Nikola Jokić, Domantis Sabonis, and Nikola Vučević, and other players such as Kevin Love, Bobby Portis, and Tom Gugliotta.[37][38]

His free-throw routine where he speaks to the basketball has also garnered attention by NBA commentators.[39][40]

Though Şengün possesses a wide array of skills at the rim, scouts noted his athleticism as a weak point, seldom playing above the rim. His heavy feet and slow movement could be a liability as his lack of length and vertical pop limit his ability to guard at the rim and to guard plays off the pick and roll.[33][37][38]

Career statistics

Legend
  GP Games played   GS  Games started  MPG  Minutes per game
 FG%  Field goal percentage  3P%  3-point field goal percentage  FT%  Free throw percentage
 RPG  Rebounds per game  APG  Assists per game  SPG  Steals per game
 BPG  Blocks per game  PPG  Points per game  Bold  Career high

NBA

Regular season

Year Team GP GS MPG FG% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG
2021–22 Houston 72 13 20.7 .474 .248 .711 5.5 2.6 .8 .9 9.6

Youth club competitions

Year Team GP MPG FG% 2P% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
Turkish Boy's Under-14 Basketball Championship
2015–16 Banvit 12 13.6 45.5 0.00 62.50 7.7 0.9 0.3 1.0 5.8 10.5
Turkish Boy's Under-16 AA Basketball Championship
2017 Banvit 6 21.2 66.7 0.00 52.4 9.0 3.3 1.0 1.5 10.5 18.0
2018 6 32.4 62.8 18.8 66.7 14.5 4.3 1.3 2.7 24.2 31.7
Turkish International Boy's Under-16 Basketball Tournament
2017 Banvit 7 20.3 44.7 50.00 57.1 6.6 1.1 0.0 1.0 7.9 8.9
2018 6 20.4 57.1 0.00 75.8 6.2 1.5 1.2 1.3 13.5 16.0
Turkish Men's Under-18 Basketball Championship
2017 Banvit 6 17.1 46.00 50.00 47.1 5.5 1.7 0.3 2.0 7.5 10.7
Turkish Junior Basketball League
2018–19 Banvit 32 25.5 64.9 24.5 70.4 12.6 2.9 1.6 1.2 17.3 26.7

European domestic club competitions

Year Team GP MPG FG% 2PT% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
Turkish Basketball League
2018–19 Bandırma Kırmızı 29 21.9 47.6 53.6 25.9 60.0 6.8 1.2 0.8 0.7 10.8 9.7
Turkish Basketball Super League
2019–20 Teksüt Bandırma 22 13.5 51.1 57.5 0.00 58.6 3.9 0.6 0.5 0.4 5.0 5.6
Turkish Basketball Super League
2020–21 Beşiktaş 34 28.1 62.6 66.7 21.2 81.2 8.9 2.7 1.3 1.5 18.6 22.7

Pan European club competitions

Year Team GP MPG FG% 2PT% 3P% FT% RPG APG SPG BPG PPG PIR
FIBA Champions League
2019–20 Teksüt Bandırma 15 14.9 48.0 53.6 31.6 63.6 3.3 0.6 0.3 0.7 6.6 5.3
FIBA Europe Cup
2020–21 Beşiktaş 3 29.7 71.0 75.9 0.00 69.4 7.3 2.7 1.7 2.0 23.0 24.3

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