Federation President Hidayet Turkoglu announced that qualifying for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup is the national team's primary goal.
Key facts
- •The Turkish men's team finished the first round of the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers with a 6-0 record.
- •Türkiye finished as runners-up in the EuroBasket 2025 tournament.
- •The 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup will be held in Berlin from September 4-13.
- •Turkoglu stated that Turkish clubs have performed successfully in European competitions over the past eight years.
- •The federation expects the men's national team to be at full strength for games scheduled in August.
Turkish Basketball Federation President Hidayet Turkoglu has identified qualification for the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Qatar as the national team's top priority. This follows the men's team's successful 6-0 performance in the first round of the European qualifiers and a runner-up finish at EuroBasket 2025.
Team performance and outlook
Turkoglu praised the team's chemistry and recent achievements, noting that the players' performances have increased the federation's ambitions. He expressed confidence that the team will be at full strength for upcoming games in August, with players from the NBA, EuroLeague, and the Turkish League expected to join the squad once their club seasons conclude.
Club competitions and international projects
The federation president highlighted the success of Turkish clubs in European competitions over the last eight years. He expressed support for the potential inclusion of a Turkish club in the proposed NBA Europe project and encouraged continued participation in FIBA competitions.
Women's national team support
Turkoglu also called for fan support for the Turkish women's national team as they prepare for the 2026 FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup. The tournament is scheduled to take place in Berlin, Germany, from September 4 to September 13, 2026.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Anadolu Agency Sport.
