Türkoğlu made a statement at the media day held at the Basketball Development Center before the Stars and Crescents’ matches against Hungary on 22 and 25 November in EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers Group B.
Wishing success to the technical team and players before the Hungary matches, Türkoğlu said, “We have two matches with Hungary on Friday and Monday. These types of matches have always brought our perspective to a different point. I hope we can win both matches, first here and then in Hungary.” “We will always continue to keep our goals at the European Championship at the highest level.” he said.
Thanking the clubs and coaches who gave the young players a chance, Hidayet Türkoğlu said, “We are excited, we have created a new squad. We made a rule change for this season. We made the 4+1 rule and with this rule we made a change so that our Turkish athletes get more time. As a result of this We feel happy to have two young friends join our team in this camp. We are all very excited that Melih and David will wear the national jersey for many years. I hope this will be a good example for our other coaches in their clubs and in the national team. “We will be closely monitoring whether it is given a chance to happen.” he said.
“NOVEMBER AND FEBRUARY ARE THE MOST EXCITING PROCESSES FOR OUR FEDERATION”
Wishing success to Alper Yılmaz, who was appointed as TBF Sports Director, and Doğuş Balbay, who joined the federation as the American Continental Player Representative, in their new positions, Hidayet Türkoğlu continued as follows:
“November and February are the most exciting periods for our federation. We express at every opportunity that we are very excited about both the window matches of our women’s national team, our men’s national team, and the matches our national team plays in front of our people. Doğuş is a place where we are self-critical from time to time and where we are lacking. I think it will be very useful for us in these processes. We made such a move because we believe that Alper Yılmaz will be in closer contact with our athlete friends in America, both in our leagues and nationally. “We have no doubt that he will add great value to Turkish basketball with his knowledge, experience and experience in terms of teams.”
Congratulating the National Women’s Basketball Team, which has guaranteed to participate in FIBA EuroBasket 2025, Türkoğlu said, “We have two Hungary matches ahead of us. Before that, I would like to congratulate our coach and all our athlete friends for the success of our women’s national team on 7 and 10 November. Men’s national team Our team will play its first match at the Basketball Development Center. We have always played these matches in front of full stands. I want to.” made his assessment.
“OUR NATIONAL TEAMS ARE ALWAYS ABOVE PERSONS AND INSTITUTIONS”
Evaluating Fenerbahçe Beko’s decision not to send players to the National Men’s Basketball Team, Hidayet Türkoğlu used the following statements:
“Every match is very valuable for us. Ultimately, our goal is to participate in the European Championship and represent our country there in the best possible way. As the Federation, we are at a point where we have been following the process closely from the very beginning. We do not want our current atmosphere and excitement to be dragged to different points. Our national teams are always It is above individuals and institutions. Everyone should know this. As a federation, we have become a management that manages this in the best way. Following the success of our national team, which started with our women’s team, we will continue to do so in our men’s team. “Our only priority is to achieve this success and get the results we want in terms of national teams again. After the national matches are over, we would like to share with everyone how we carried out the process on this issue.”
ALPER YILMAZ: “WITH THE SUPPORT OF OUR FANS…”
Speaking at the media day, TBF Sports Director Alper Yılmaz stated that they aimed to win against Hungary by playing good basketball.
Stating that they have a very busy match traffic ahead of them, Alper Yılmaz said, “First of all, after winning the match against Hungary, which we will play at home, we want to go to Hungary and make it two out of two and reach three wins. Maybe at the end of this window, we can guarantee to go to the European Championship. In the window in February. We can be more comfortable, but we want to go one match at a time and focus on the first match. We started the training as of last night. After that, our friends will be here with the support of our fans. “It is very important to play in front of our fans at the Basketball Development Center, where the National Men’s Basketball Team will play for the first time. I hope we will play good basketball and win with the support of our fans.” he said.
