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Türkiye tops FIBA World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers rankings
Türkiye maintained its position as the leading European side in FIBA's latest Smart Power Rankings after becoming the first continental team to secure qualification for the 2027 Basketball World Cup in Qatar, posting an unblemished 8-0 record through the opening games of the Second Round.
03 September 2026

Türkiye first to qualify for FIBA World Cup after Iceland rout
The Turkish Men's National Basketball Team secured qualification for the 2027 FIBA World Cup with a dominant 110-73 victory over Iceland in Reykjavik on Monday, extending their perfect qualifying run to eight consecutive wins and becoming the first nation to book their place in the tournament.
01 September 2026

Türkiye beats Lithuania 94-66 to open World Cup qualifying second round
Türkiye's national basketball team defeated Lithuania 94-66 in Istanbul on Friday to begin the second round of FIBA World Cup qualifying undefeated, with captain Cedi Osman leading the scoring on his milestone 200th appearance for the Twelve Giants at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center.
29 August 2026

Future stars gather in Istanbul for Basketball Without Borders camp
Seventy-eight prospects from around the world have gathered in Istanbul for the inaugural Basketball Without Borders Next Up camp, marking the 25th anniversary of a program that has produced more than 150 NBA and WNBA players including MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
26 August 2026

Türkiye finish FIBA qualifiers unbeaten with win over Switzerland
Türkiye completed a perfect 6-0 campaign in Group C of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Qualifiers, defeating Switzerland 95-72. The national team advanced to the second round as group leaders after a commanding performance.
07 July 2026

Türkiye beat Bosnia 82-75 to extend winning streak to five
Türkiye secured a fifth consecutive victory in the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers, defeating Bosnia and Herzegovina 82-75. Kenan Sipahi’s clutch three-pointer and a final dunk by Adem Bona sealed the win in the final minutes.
03 July 2026

NBA Europe eyes Türkiye as 'cornerstone' for 2027 launch
NBA Europe and Middle East Managing Director George Aivazoglou told Anadolu that the upcoming continental league has attracted unprecedented investor interest from Türkiye, adding that Istanbul's world-class sporting culture positions the country to help shape the future of European basketball.
24 June 2026

Fenerbahçe Beko beats Beşiktaş to win 13th Turkish league title
Fenerbahçe Beko secured a third consecutive Turkish Basketball Super League championship, defeating Beşiktaş 77‑75 in Game 4. Tarık Biberović’s late three‑pointer with four seconds remaining sealed the win and the club’s 13th league title.
19 June 2026

Fenerbahce down Galatasaray to claim EuroLeague Women title
Fenerbahce Opet defeated Galatasaray Cagdas Faktoring 68-55 in an all-Turkish EuroLeague Women final in Zaragoza, Spain, claiming their third European crown. The Istanbul side pulled away in the fourth quarter after a tightly contested first half, securing the 2025-2026 championship behind strong inside play and key three-pointers.
19 April 2026

Türkiye beats Serbia 94-86, advances in World Cup Qualifiers
The Turkish National Basketball Team secured their place in the second round of FIBA 2027 World Cup Qualifiers with a hard-fought 94-86 victory over Serbia in Istanbul. Tarik Biberovic led the hosts with 21 points as Türkiye remained unbeaten atop Group C with four wins.
03 March 2026

Irving wears 'PRESS' shirt at NBA All-Star Game honoring Gaza journalists
Dallas Mavericks star Kyrie Irving used the NBA All-Star stage Monday to honor journalists killed in Gaza, wearing a "PRESS" shirt dedicated to "our beloved journalists in Gaza showing the world the truth." The 33-year-old, who previously drew attention wearing a keffiyeh, continues using his platform to spotlight Palestinian suffering.
16 February 2026

Alperen Sengun earns NBA All-Star nod, named to Team World
Turkish basketball star Alperen Sengun has been selected as an NBA All-Star for the second time. The Houston Rockets center will replace the injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Team World for the 2026 All-Star Game, set for February 15 in California.
08 February 2026

Hidayet Turkoglu makes history with FIBA Hall of Fame induction
Hidayet Turkoglu has been elected to the FIBA Hall of Fame, becoming the first athlete from Türkiye to receive the sport's highest international honor. The induction celebrates his two-decade career as a trailblazing NBA player, a national team leader, and his transformative work as President of the Turkish Basketball Federation.
21 December 2025






