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Türkiye’s 91-77 victory over Poland in the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinals marked far more than a place in the last four.
It was a statement of progress for Turkish basketball—a return to the European elite after 24 years, powered by a blend of young talent and collective discipline.
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The star of the night was Alperen Sengun. The 23-year-old center produced 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists, registering a rare triple-double.
Sengun became only the fifth player in EuroBasket history to achieve this feat and the youngest ever to do so.
He joined an elite list that includes Toni Kukoc (1995), Andrei Mandache (2017), Mateusz Ponitka (2022), and Luka Doncic (2025). Sengun’s performance not only elevated Türkiye but also carved a special place in the tournament’s history books.
| Stage | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Group Game 1 | Latvia | Win |
| Group Game 2 | Czechia | Win |
| Group Game 3 | Portugal | Win |
| Group Game 4 | Estonia | Win |
| Group Game 5 | Serbia | Win |
| Round of 16 | Sweden | Win |
| Quarterfinal | Poland | Win |
Türkiye’s journey to the semifinals has been flawless. With a 7-0 record, the team matched a streak not seen since 1957, when they last won seven consecutive EuroBasket games.
The group stage brought victories over Serbia, Estonia, Portugal, Czechia, and Latvia. In the Round of 16, Türkiye eliminated Sweden before dismantling Poland in the quarterfinals.
This semifinal appearance is only the second in the nation’s history, the first coming in 2001 when Türkiye hosted the tournament in Istanbul.
Next, Türkiye faces a stern challenge: Greece in the semifinals on Sept. 12. Head coach Ergin Ataman underlined the ambition, stating that his squad “deserves a medal” and has its eyes firmly set on the final.
With Sengun leading the charge and the team displaying both resilience and flair, Türkiye has emerged as one of the defining stories of EuroBasket 2025.
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