Alperen Sengun's Nationality

Last Modified Oct 31, 2024 10:05 GMT
Alperen Sengun Nationality
Alperen Sengun celebrates after scoring a point during the FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament semi-final match between Turkey and Sweden on August 18, 2023.

The 6-foot-11 center, Alperen Sengun was drafted as the 16th overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. However, the Thunders drafted Sengun on behalf of the Houston Rockets for multiple future first-round picks. The franchise has shown immense faith in the Turkish center since trading for him and has signed him on a five-year $185 million contract extension on October 22, 2024.

In the 2023-24 season, Sengun averaged 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game. He finished the season as one of three centers in the league to record 1000+ points and 300+ assists alongside Nikola Jokic and Domantas Sabonis. However, Sengun suffered an injury at the crucial end of the season and missed 18 games which hurt the Rockets' playoff chances as they fell short of their playoff push against the Golden State Warriors.

What is Alperen Sengun’s nationality?

Alperen Sengun holds Turkish Nationality and is a Turkish professional basketball player who plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA as of October 2024.

Alperen Sengun has won two medals for Turkey at the youth level in his National team career. He won the bronze medal at the 2016 FIBA Europe U16 Championship and the silver medal at the 2019 FIBA Europe U18 Championship. The center joined the senior team in November 2020 and represented Turkey at the 2022 EuroBasket where he led the team in scoring and rebounding by averaging 16.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game.

Alperen Sengun’s Birthplace

Alperen Sengun was born on July 25, 2002 in Giresun, Turkey.

Alperen Sengun’s Hometown

Alperen Sengun’s hometown is Giresun, Turkey.

FAQs on Alperen Sengun Nationality

A. Alperen Sengun plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA as of October 2024. 

A. Alperen Sengun stands tall at 6-foot-11 inches. 

A. Alperen Sengun averaged 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals per game.

A. Alperen Sengun  was drafted as the 16th overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2021 NBA Draft. However, the Thunders drafted Sengun on the behalf of the Houston Rockets for multiple future first-round picks.

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