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With the new NBA season just around the corner, ESPN has unveiled its annual “Top 100 Players” list.
Among the rising stars, Türkiye’s Alperen Sengun earned a prestigious spot, reflecting his breakout year in both the NBA and international basketball.
Drafted in 2021 as the 16th pick of the first round, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun is entering his fifth NBA season. At just 23 years old, he has been ranked 25th on ESPN’s list for 2025–26, marking a new milestone in his young career.
Sengun has established himself as one of the most versatile big men in the league. His accolades include:
In the 2024–25 season, Sengun was named an NBA All-Star, further cementing his status as a cornerstone of the Rockets’ rebuild.
Internationally, Sengun played a key role for Türkiye at EuroBasket 2025. He helped the national team secure a silver medal, and his performances earned him a place in the All-Tournament Team (Best 5).
50. Kristaps Porzingis
49. Rudy Gobert
48. Mikal Bridges
47. Joel Embiid
46. Jamal Murray
45. Jarrett Allen
44. Jalen Johnson
43. Lauri Markkanen
42. Julius Randle
41. OG Anunoby
40. Aaron Gordon
39. Desmond Bane
38. Darius Garland
37. Amen Thompson
36. Ivica Zubac
35. De’Aaron Fox
34. Domantas Sabonis
33. Ja Morant
32. Franz Wagner
31. Jaren Jackson Jr.
30. Scottie Barnes
29. Trae Young
28. Tyrese Maxey
27. Karl-Anthony Towns
26. Derrick White
25. Alperen Sengun
24. Chet Holmgren
23. James Harden
22. Pascal Siakam
21. Bam Adebayo
20. Kawhi Leonard
19. Jaylen Brown
18. Jimmy Butler
17. Paolo Banchero
16. Devin Booker
15. Donovan Mitchell
14. Anthony Davis
13. Evan Mobley
12. Cade Cunningham
11. Jalen Williams
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