Berkan Durmaz (born February 20, 1997) is a Turkish professional basketball player for Türk Telekom of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). Standing at 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m), he plays as power forward.

Berkan Durmaz
Image of Berkan Durmaz
No. 3 – Türk Telekom
PositionPower forward
LeagueBasketbol Süper Ligi
Personal information
Born (1997-02-20) February 20, 1997 (age 27)
Osmangazi, Turkey
NationalityTurkish
Listed height6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Career information
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–2021Tofaş
2021–2023Pınar Karşıyaka
2023–2024Beşiktaş
2024–presentTürk Telekom
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Turkey
European U-18 Championship
Silver medal – second place 2015 Greece Team

Professional career

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Born in Osmangazi in Bursa, Durmaz cut his teeth in the youth system of Tofaş S.K., before making his debut in professional basketball during the 2015–16 season. He saw action for Tofas in the TBL as well as for the club’s reserve squad in the TBL2.

On July 2, 2021, he has signed with Pınar Karşıyaka of the Turkish Super League (BSL).[1]

On July 4, 2023, he signed with Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[2]

On June 27, 2024, he signed with Türk Telekom of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[3]

International career

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Durmaz represented the Turkish national basketball team at the 2013 under-16 and the 2015 under-18 European Championships.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Pinar Karsiyaka signs Berkan Durmaz". Sportando. July 5, 2021. Retrieved July 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "Berkan Durmaz Beşiktaş'ta" (in Turkish). basketfaul. July 4, 2023. Retrieved July 6, 2023.
  3. ^ @TT_Basketbol (June 27, 2024). "Berkan Durmaz yeni sezonda Ankara basketbolu için mücadele verecek" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  4. ^ "Berkan Durmaz - U16 European Championship Men (2013) - FIBA Europe". www.fibaeurope.com.
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