Berke Buyuktuncel
Updated on 1/12/24. Written by Alan Lu.
Height: 6-9
Weight: 215
College: UCLA
Classification: Freshman
Country: Turkey
Birthdate: 9/2/2004
Projected Draft Range: 2nd Round to Undrafted
Pros:
Decent playmaker
Active defensively
Above average athlete
Solid motor
Cons:
Really needs to improve his shooting
Can be too passive on offense
Not an elite rebounder
Struggles to guard quicker players
Not an elite athlete
Having a disappointing freshman season
Summary:
Berke Buyuktuncel is a skilled combo forward that played professional basketball in Turkey prior to enrolling at UCLA to play for them for the upcoming season. He is a high-motor player that can score in a variety of ways, and he is a good passer for his size. He’ll still need to be improve his jump shot considerably, but his high basketball IQ and solid skill set makes him a second round prospect for a future NBA draft.
Links:
RealGM Profile
NBADraft.Net Profile
UCLA Basketball Bio
FIBA’s Article on Berke Buyuktuncel
Games Scouted:
6/27/23 Turkey vs. Hungary
11/20/23 UCLA vs. Marquette
1/11/24 UCLA vs. Utah
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