Her jersey Turkey preferred from that of Nigeria the Atem Bonawith his Ergkin Ataman to confirm that the center of the Shakers will play in Eurobasket, as well as the Gedi Osman and Omer Jurtseven of Panathinaic. Indeed, the 22 -year -old center will not catch a Naturalise position after competing in Turkey’s small national teams.
“We know that all our players want to play in Eurobasket with great passion and ambition. Of course, the fact that Okan and Yursheven are competing in the Euroleague with Panathinaikos this season, in my system, is a great advantage for the national team. Shengun is in a very good form, chosen as all-star this season. Of course, Bona had a good season. Adem will come to Eurobasket, Federation’s athletic director, Alper Yilmaz, visited him last week. Adem is very willing to play for the national team. It will come for Eurobasket. Of course, we have other players who have received serious time in the Euroleague, such as Osmani“, The Turkish coach said.
Bona (2.08m) was selected at number 41 by the Shakers. In the last 15 games of the regular season he had an average of 13.7 points (72% in two -point, 70% on shots), 8.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks every 28.9 minutes.
At the same time, Ataman confirmed that Shane Larkin is counted as Naturalise, Turkey. “Of course, first of all there is Larkin. He is a player I trust very much. Sometimes, some say that … it’s over, but he showed what kind of player he’s in the playoffs. He is a valuable player, a valuable member of our national team. He wants to play at the European Championship this year, we believe he will gather as in the playoffs to win a medal for national Turkey“
Source: Sport Fm
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