Alperen Sengun

Updated on 7/31/21.  Written by Alan Lu.
2021 rankings were finalized on 7/29/21.

Height: 6-9
Weight: 240
Country: Turkey
Professional Team: Besiktas
Classification: International ‘02
Birthdate: 7/25/2002

2021 Top 100 Prospect Rank: 12
Projected Draft Range: Mid 1st Round
2021 NBA Draft: Round 1, Pick 16 by the Oklahoma City Thunder
(Rights traded to the Houston Rockets)

Pros:

Strong finisher around the basket
Good low post scorer
Adequate scorer off the dribble
Excels at scoring on off-ball motion plays
Decent playmaker for his size
Very good rebounder
Adequate defender
Above average athlete
Rock solid motor

Cons:

Needs to improve his face-up game
Must extend his shooting range
Struggles to defend quicker players
Can be a bit foul prone
A bit undersized to play inside
Not an elite athlete

Summary:

Alperen Sengun is a young, productive big man that has been putting up strong numbers in Turkey’s top professional league, the Turkish BSL this season.  Sengun is an athletic, high-motor player that excels at scoring and grabbing rebounds in the paint.  Right now, he projects to go in the mid first round range for the 2021 draft.

Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
Turksporu Profile
YouTube’s Highlights of the 1/9/21 Besiktas-Bursaspor Game via Tivibu Spor

Games Scouted:
1/21/20 Teksut Bandirma vs. SC Rasta Vechta
10/4/20 Besiktas vs. Fenerbahce Ulker
1/28/21 Besiktas vs. BC CSU Sibiu

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