Galatasaray Café Crown
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- This article is about the men's team. For the women's team, see Galatasaray women's basketball teamGalatasaray Women's Basketball TeamGalatasaray Medical Park is the women's basketball section of Galatasaray S.K., a major sports club in Istanbul, Turkey. The club is sponsored by Medical Park....
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Galatasaray Medical Park is a professional basketball
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
team based in the city of Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul , historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople , is the largest city of Turkey. Istanbul metropolitan province had 13.26 million people living in it as of December, 2010, which is 18% of Turkey's population and the 3rd largest metropolitan area in Europe after London and...
in Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. It is a part of the Galatasaray Sports Club
Galatasaray S.K.
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,...
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Galatasaray play matches in Abdi İpekçi Arena
Abdi Ipekçi Arena
Abdi İpekçi Arena, formerly known as Abdi İpekçi Sports Complex, is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the Zeytinburnu district of Istanbul, Turkey, situated just outside of the ancient city walls in Yedikule. Opened in 1986 after many years of interrupted construction, it is named after the...
which has a seating capacity
Seating capacity
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for 12,500 spectators. The club competes in the Turkish Basketball League
Turkish Basketball League
The Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
and Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
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History
Ahmet RobensonAhmet Robenson
Ahmet Robenson was a Turkish physical education teacher in Galatasaray High School, who is known for his active role in the development of sports in Turkey.-Biography:...
, a physical education
Physical education
Physical education or gymnastics is a course taken during primary and secondary education that encourages psychomotor learning in a play or movement exploration setting....
teacher in Galatasaray High School decided to introduce a new game to students in 1911. That was how basketball entered Turkey
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. Robenson
Ahmet Robenson
Ahmet Robenson was a Turkish physical education teacher in Galatasaray High School, who is known for his active role in the development of sports in Turkey.-Biography:...
, who also became a Galatasaray S.K.
Galatasaray S.K.
Galatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,...
president later, helped this new sport to be known which became popular soon.
Galatasaray is the pioneer in Turkish basketball history, and basketball had always been very important for the club. The team has won 15 national championship titles and 16 İstanbul League title, a Turkish record. Former president of the club, Özhan Canaydın
Özhan Canaydin
Özhan Canaydın was a businessman, basketballer and former chairman of the Turkish sports club Galatasaray.-Basketball career:...
was a former player of basketball team.
On 24 June 2011, Galatasaray announced that Cafe Crown's sponsorship was over.
Galatasaray Basketball qualified for the Euroleague
Euroleague
Euroleague Basketball, commonly known as the Euroleague, is the highest level tier and most important professional club basketball competition in Europe, with teams from up to 18 different countries, members of FIBA Europe. For sponsorship reasons, for five seasons starting with 2010–2011, it is...
for the first time after winning their qualification knockout round and will compete in the Euroleague 2011-12.
Previous names
- Galatasaray (1911–2005)
- Galatasaray Cafe Crown (2005–2011)
- Galatasaray Medical Park (2011-present)
International competitions
- ULEB Eurocup:
Fourth (1): 2007-2008
Domestic competitions
- See also current season2011–12 Galatasaray S.K. Men's Basketball seasonGalatasaray SK. Men's 2011–2012 season is the 2011–2012 basketball season for Turkish professional basketball club Galatasaray Medical Park.The club competes in:*Euroleague*Turkish Basketball League*Turkish Cup Basketball*Turkish President Cup...
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Turkish Basketball LeagueTurkish Basketball LeagueThe Turkish Basketball League is the top men’s professional basketball league in Turkey, which is also called Turkish Premier Basketball League . There is also a Turkish Second Basketball League consisting of 2 divisions .-History:The first basketball game played in Turkey was at the Robert...
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Winners (4): 1968-19691968–69 Galatasaray S.K. Men's Basketball seasonGalatasaray SK Men's 1968–1969 season is the 1968–1969 basketball season for Turkish professional basketball club Galatasaray SK.-Depth Chart:-Regular Season:...
, 1984–19851984–85 Galatasaray S.K. Men's Basketball seasonGalatasaray SK Men's 1984–1985 season is the 1984–1985 basketball season for Turkish professional basketball club Galatasaray SK.The club competes in:*Turkish Basketball League-Depth Chart:-Squad Changes for the 1984–1985 Season:In:...
, 1985–19861985–86 Galatasaray S.K. Men's Basketball seasonGalatasaray SK Men's 1985–1986 season is the 1985–1986 basketball season for Turkish professional basketball club Galatasaray SK.The club competes in:*Turkish Basketball League*FIBA European Champions Cup-Depth Chart:...
, 1989–19901989–90 Galatasaray S.K. Basketball seasonGalatasaray SK Men's 1989–1990 season is the 1989–1990 basketball season for Turkish professional basketball club Galatasaray SK.The club competes in:*Turkish Basketball League-Depth Chart:-Squad Changes for the 1989–1990 Season:In:...- Runners-up (2): 1986-1987, 2010-2011
- Turkish Basketball ChampionshipTurkish Basketball ChampionshipThe Turkish Basketball Championship is a defunct basketball league competition in Turkish basketball, ran by the Turkish Basketball Federation from 1946 to 1967.-Champions:-Note:...
:- Winners (11): (record) 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1953, 1955, 1956, 1960, 1963, 1964, 1966 as GalatasarayGalatasarayGalatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,...
- Turkish CupTurkish Cup BasketballThe Turkish Cup is a basketball cup competition in Turkish basketball, run by the Turkish Basketball Federation since 1967. Its current sponsored name is the Spor Toto Turkish Cup.-Champions:...
:- Winners (3): 1969-1970, 1971-1972, 1994–1995
- Runner-up (1): 1968-1969
- President's Cup:
- Winners (2): 1985, 20112011–12 Galatasaray S.K. Men's Basketball seasonGalatasaray SK. Men's 2011–2012 season is the 2011–2012 basketball season for Turkish professional basketball club Galatasaray Medical Park.The club competes in:*Euroleague*Turkish Basketball League*Turkish Cup Basketball*Turkish President Cup...
- Istanbul Basketball LeagueIstanbul Basketball LeagueThe Istanbul Basketball League is a defunct basketball league competition in Turkish basketball, ran by the Turkish Basketball Federation from 1927 to 1966.-Champions:-Champions:-References:...
:- Winners (17): (record) 1933-1934 , 1934-1935 , 1935-1936, 1941-1942, 1942-1943, 1944-1945, 1945-1946, 1946-1947, 1947-1948, 1948-1949, 1949-1950, 1950-1951, 1951-1952, 1952-1953, 1953-1954, 1957-1958, 1960-1961 as GalatasarayGalatasarayGalatasaray Spor Kulübü is a Turkish sports club based in Istanbul, most notable for its football section, also known as Galatasaray S.K.. It also fields teams in Athletics, Basketball, Wheelchair basketball, Volleyball, Water polo, Swimming, Rowing, Sailing, Judo, Bridge, Equestrian, Handball,...
Domestic success
Technical Staff
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Oktay Mahmuti Oktay Mahmuti is a Turkish professional basketball coach. Mahmuti was born to Turkish parents living in Skopje. Mahmuti graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Pharmacy... |
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Current roster
- For a listing of past rosters, see Galatasaray Men's Basketball Team past rostersGalatasaray Men's Basketball Team past rosters-1984-85:Roster-1985-86:Roster-1989-90:Roster-1992-93:Roster-1993-94:Roster-1994-95:Roster-1995-96:Roster-1996-97:Roster-1997-98:Roster-1998-99:Roster...
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Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starter | Bench | Bench | Reserve |
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| C Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
Luksa Andric Lukša Andrić Lukša Andrić is a Croatian professional basketball player. He stands 2.10 m tall making him a center. He plays for the Turkish Basketball League team Galatasaray.-References:... |
Zaza Pachulia Zaza Pachulia Zaza Pachulia , is a Georgian professional basketball player for Galatasaray of the Turkish Basketball League. He is also under contract with the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA, but is playing overseas because of the 2011 NBA lockout.-Early athletic career:... |
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| PF Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
Darius Songaila Darius Songaila Darius Songaila is a Lithuanian professional basketball player. He is also a member of the Lithuania national team. He can play power forward and center positions. He currently plays for Galatasaray Medical Park in Turkey.... |
Furkan Aldemir Furkan Aldemir Furkan Aldemir is a Turkish professional basketball player. He currently plays with Galatasaray. He is 2.08 m tall and 105 kg weight... |
Cevher Özer Cevher Özer Cevher Özer is a Turkish professional basketball player. He currently plays for Galatasaray.-External links:*... |
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| SF Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
Josh Shipp Josh Shipp (basketball) Joshua Ian Shipp is an American basketball player for Galatasaray in the Turkish Basketball League. He previously played for Bornova Belediye... |
Preston Shumpert Preston Shumpert Mert Shumpert or Preston Anthony Shumpert is an American-Turkish professional basketball player currently playing for Turkish club Galatasaray.... |
Caner Topaloğlu Caner Topaloğlu Caner Topaloğlu is a Turkish professional basketball player of Galatasaray.-External links:* *... |
Haluk Yıldırım Haluk Yildirim Haluk Yıldırım is a professional basketball player. He currently plays for Galatasaray.-International career:Haluk Yıldırım is a former Turkish national team player.-Personal:... |
| SG Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
Jaka Lakovič Jaka Lakovic Jaka Lakovič is a Slovenian professional basketball player of Serbian descent. A dynamic 186 cm tall point guard... |
Jamon Lucas Gordon | Evren Büker Evren Büker Evren Büker is a Turkish professional basketball player of Galatasaray.-Career:After playing for Oyak Renault several years, Büker transferred to Galatasaray for 2009-10 season.-External links:* *... |
Hüseyin Göksenin Köksal Hüseyin Göksenin Köksal Hüseyin Göksenin Köksal is a professional Turkish basketball player. He is 1.95 m tall and plays guard. He is currently playing for the Turkish Basketball League team Galatasaray.-References:... |
| PG Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that... |
Ender Arslan Ender Arslan Ender Arslan is a Turkish professional basketball player of Galatasaray. He is a 1.90 m tall 82 kg point guard... |
Tutku Açık Tutku Açik Tutku Açık is a Turkish professional basketball player of Galatasaray. The guard is 1.94 m tall and 80 kg weight.-International career:... |
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Notable players
- Arda VekiloğluArda VekilogluArda Vekiloğlu is a professional basketball player from Turkey. He was a part of the Turkey national basketball team. He recently sign a contract with Gelişim Koleji Spor Kulübü and currently starts to train the youth team....
- Asım ParsAsim ParsAsım Pars is a Bosnian born Turkish national basketball player...
- Burak Sezgin
- Can AkınCan AkınFikret Can Akın is a Turkish professional basketball player. He is currently playing the point guard position for Beşiktaş Milangaz.-External links:* *...
- Caner TopaloğluCaner TopaloğluCaner Topaloğlu is a Turkish professional basketball player of Galatasaray.-External links:* *...
- Cemal NalgaCemal NalgaCemal Nalga is a Turkish professional basketball player. He currently plays for Bandırma Banvit in Turkish Basketball League.-Jersey scandal:...
- Cenk AkyolCenk AkyolCenk Akyol is a Turkish professional basketball player for Efes Pilsen. He was drafted 59th overall in the second round of the 2005 NBA Draft by the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. He spent whole of his brief career with Efes Pilsen until being loaned to Galatasaray for the rest of 2007-08 season on December...
- Cüneyt ErdenCüneyt ErdenCüneyt Erden is a Turkish professional basketball player of Beşiktaş Cola Turka.-External links:**...
- Erdem TüretkenErdem TüretkenErdem Türetken is a Turkish professional basketball player. He currently plays for Kepez Belediyespor.-External links:***...
- Evren BükerEvren BükerEvren Büker is a Turkish professional basketball player of Galatasaray.-Career:After playing for Oyak Renault several years, Büker transferred to Galatasaray for 2009-10 season.-External links:* *...
- Fatih SolakFatih SolakFatih Solak is a Turkish professional basketball player. He stands 2.13 m tall making him a Center. He also has a very impressive physique and weighs 125 kg...
- Hüseyin BeşokHüseyin BesokHüseyin Beşok is a Turkish professional basketball player of Bosniak ancestry. He is currently playing for Hacettepe Üniversitesi, in the Turkish Basketball League...
- Kerem TunçeriKerem TunçeriMehmet Kerem Tunçeri is a Turkish professional basketball player. He plays at the point guard and shooting guard positions...
- Levent TopsakalLevent TopsakalLevent Topsakal is a former professional basketball player from Turkey and currently assistant manager of Turkey national basketball team...
- Murat KayaMurat KayaMurat Kaya is a Turkish professional basketball player of Hacettepe Üniversitesi.-External links:**...
- Muratcan GülerMuratcan GülerMuratcan Güler is a professional basketball player. He currently plays for Türk Telekom. He plays the point guard position and 1.88 m tall and weighs 82 kg ....
- Nedim DalNedim DalNedim Dal is Bosnian-born Turkish national basketball player. He stands 2.14 m tall and plays as a center.He holds Turkish and Bosnian citizenship.He currently plays for Oyak Renault B.K..- Career :...
- Orhun EneOrhun EneOrhun Ene is a former professional basketball player from Turkey and the head coach of the Turkish national basketball team. The former guard is 1.88 m...
- Ömer BüyükaycanÖmer BüyükaycanÖmer Büyükaycan is a former professional basketball player from Turkey. He is 2.08 m and played power forward for the Turkey national basketball team over 130 times.He attended Loyola University Chicago between 1987-89....
- Özhan CanaydınÖzhan CanaydinÖzhan Canaydın was a businessman, basketballer and former chairman of the Turkish sports club Galatasaray.-Basketball career:...
- Polat KocaoğluPolat KocaogluPolat Kocaoğlu is a Turkish professional basketball player, playing for Olin Edirne.-External links:**...
- Serdar ApaydınSerdar ApaydinSerdar Apaydın is a former professional basketball player and former assistant coach of Fenerbahçe Ulker from Turkey. He is the current Head Coach of Antalya B.B....
- Serhat ÇetinSerhat ÇetinSerhat Çetin is a professional basketball player for Beşiktaş Cola Turka.-External links:**...
- Tamer OyguçTamer OyguçTamer Oyguç is a former Turkish professional basketball player. He finished his Army Duty in Ankara as a player of Karagücü National Team. He has 2nd division winner at this team. He spent most of his career with Efes Pilsen. The former center is 2.10 m tall and wore the number 13 jersey for all...
- Teoman Öztürk
- Tolga TekinalpTolga TekinalpTolga Tekinalp is former professional basketball player from Turkey. He is 2.04 m and played as power forward....
- Tufan ErsözTufan ErsözTufan Ersöz is a Turkish professional basketball player. He is a shooting guard playing for Olin Gençlik.-Professional career:...
- Paul DawkinsPaul DawkinsPaul Dawkins is a retired American basketball player, who played for the Utah Jazz of the NBA, appearing in 57 games in the 1979–80 season....
- Anthony TolliverAnthony TolliverAnthony Tolliver an American professional basketball player who plays for the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves. He attended Creighton University in Nebraska.-High school and college career:...
- Antonio GravesAntonio GravesAntonio Graves Davis, born April 17, 1985 in Mansfield , is an American basketball player. He currently plays for Banvit B.K. .-Career:...
- Ben HandlogtenBen HandlogtenBenjamin Louis Handlogten is an American former professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association and other leagues....
- Brian Greene
- Britton JohnsenBritton JohnsenBritton Weaver Johnsen is an American professional basketball player. He graduated from Murray High School and the University of Utah. Born in Salt Lake City, his hometown is Murray, Utah...
- Corey GainesCorey GainesCorey Yasuto Gaines is an American former professional basketball player and the current coach of the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury....
- Charles Gaines
- Chris OwensChris Owens (basketball)Haywood Christopher "Chris" Owens is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6'8½" , 250 lb. power forward. He is the great-nephew of 1930s African-American track and field star, Jesse Owens, who won four gold medals at the 1936 Berlin Olympics...
- Darius Washington, Jr.
- David Henderson
- Dee Brown
- Dell DempsDell DempsDell Demps is a retired American professional basketball player and current general manager of the New Orleans Hornets. A 6'3" guard from the University of the Pacific, Demps played for the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs, and Orlando Magic, despite being undrafted. Demps played high...
- Frankie KingFrankie KingFrankie Alexander King is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 2 ½ and 185 lb guard, and played collegiately at Brunswick College and Western Carolina University...
- Gerald FitchGerald FitchGerald Edwind Fitch is an American professional basketball player currently with the Euroleague team Unicaja Málaga in Spain. He played college basketball at the University of Kentucky and has played internationally and in the National Basketball Association in the United States.-College...
- Jaquay WallsJaquay WallsJaquay Walls is a professional basketball player who was selected by the Indiana Pacers in the 2nd round in the 2000 NBA Draft....
- Lee MatthewsLee MatthewsLee Joseph Matthews is an English former footballer who played as a striker. He is now working as a football agent....
- Lloyd DanielsLloyd DanielsLloyd Daniels is a retired American professional and semi-professional basketball player.The 6'7" shooting guard was one of the most sought-after recruits in the nation during the 1986-87 recruiting cycle. At the time, he was considered the most talented player from New York City since Kareem...
- Malik Dixon
- Marlon MaxeyMarlon MaxeyMarlon Lee Maxey is a retired American professional basketball player who was selected 28th overall by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 1992 NBA Draft. A 6'8" and 250 lb forward, he played collegiately for the University of Minnesota and then for the University of Texas at El Paso...
- Marshall StricklandMarshall StricklandMarshall Strickland is an American basketball player. He played college basketball at Indiana University for four years from 2002 to 2006. He is originally from Kingston, MA and went to Winchendon Prep in Winchendon, MA before transferring to South Carroll High School in Carroll County, Maryland. ...
- Maurice BakerMaurice BakerMaurice Baker is an American professional basketball player.-Basketball career:Having graduated from Oklahoma State University, Baker spent time in the NBA with the Los Angeles Clippers and the Portland Trail Blazers.Since 2004, Baker has had several stints with the Dakota Wizards of the...
- Mike WilkinsonMike WilkinsonMichael Joseph "Mike" Wilkinson is an American professional basketball player. He is a 6 ft 8¼ in 245 lb. power forward.-Amateur career:...
- Preston ShumpertPreston ShumpertMert Shumpert or Preston Anthony Shumpert is an American-Turkish professional basketball player currently playing for Turkish club Galatasaray....
- Quadre Lollis
- Quinton HosleyQuinton HosleyQuinton Hosley is an American professional basketball player. He is a 2.01 m 98 kg swingman who currently plays for the pro club Dinamo Basket Sassari.-College career:...
- Randy LivingstonRandy LivingstonRandy Livingston is a former American professional basketball player who last played point guard for the NBA Development League's Idaho Stampede. He stands 6 ft 4 in and weighs 209 lb...
- Rashid AtkinsRashid AtkinsRashid Atkins , is an American professional basketball player of APOEL. Atkins played collegiately at Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia from 1994-98 under the name Rashid Bey.-References:*-External links:*...
- Robert HiteRobert HiteRobert J. Hite, II is an American professional basketball player, formerly of the NBA's New Jersey Nets and Miami Heat, currently playing for Cholet Basket in France.-University of Miami:...
- Ron Johnson
- Terrell LydayTerrell LydayTerrell Lyday is an American professional basketball player playing in Europe.In June 2011 he extended the contract with UNICS Kazan for 2 more years.-Amateur Teams:...
- Thomas Kelley
- Tim BreauxTim BreauxTimothy Breaux is an American professional basketball player.Breaux attended the University of Wyoming and joined the Continental Basketball Association's Sioux Falls Skyforce and also played in Europe, including stints in Spain and France. He signed with the NBA's Houston Rockets in 1994 as an...
- Taylor RochestieTaylor RochestieTaylor Rochestie is an American professional basketball player. He is a point guard, currently playing for Le Mans Sarthe Basket.-Professional career:...
- Haris Mujezinović
- Tarik Valjevac
- Denham BrownDenham BrownDenham W. Brown is a Canadian professional basketball player who currently plays for the Ciclista Olímpico in the Liga Nacional de Basquet.- High school :...
- Richard PetruškaRichard PetruškaRichard Petruška is a retired Slovak basketball player. A 6'10" and 260 lbs forward-center, he played college basketball at Loyola Marymount and University of California, Los Angeles in the U.S.Petruška was selected by the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association with the 46th...
- Andrija ŽižićAndrija ŽižicAndrija Žižić is a Croatian professional basketball player. His height is 2.07 m and he plays as a forward-center. He currently plays with the pro club KK Cedevita.-Pro career:...
- Lukša AndrićLukša AndrićLukša Andrić is a Croatian professional basketball player. He stands 2.10 m tall making him a center. He plays for the Turkish Basketball League team Galatasaray.-References:...
- Mithat DemirelMithat DemirelMithat Demirel is a German former professional basketball player of Turkish descent. He played for Erdemir SK of the Turkish Premier Basketball League before retiring. Formerly a member of Scafati Basket in Italy, Demirel also represented Germany internationally. He retired in 2010 due to an...
- Zaza PachuliaZaza PachuliaZaza Pachulia , is a Georgian professional basketball player for Galatasaray of the Turkish Basketball League. He is also under contract with the Atlanta Hawks of the NBA, but is playing overseas because of the 2011 NBA lockout.-Early athletic career:...
- Joe VogelJoe VogelFor American author, see Joseph VogelJoseph Vogel is an American-Lebanese basketball player. Vogel attended Colorado State. Upon graduation, he was drafted by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 1996 NBA Draft...
- Simas JasaitisSimas JasaitisSimas Jasaitis is a Lithuanian professional basketball player. He is a small forward and currently plays for Türk Telekom B.K.. He also represents the Lithuanian national basketball team.-Pro career:...
- Darius SongailaDarius SongailaDarius Songaila is a Lithuanian professional basketball player. He is also a member of the Lithuania national team. He can play power forward and center positions. He currently plays for Galatasaray Medical Park in Turkey....
- Julius NwosuJulius NwosuObinna Julius Nwosu, otherwise referred to as just Julius Nwosu , is a Nigerian professional basketball player. He played briefly for the American National Basketball Association's San Antonio Spurs during the 1994–95 NBA season...
- Kevin DaleyKevin DaleyKevin "Special K" Daley is part of the current Harlem Globetrotters squad. He played collegially for Azusa Pacific University, and joined the Globetrotters after they saw him play in a 2004 summer league....
- Jaka LakovičJaka LakovicJaka Lakovič is a Slovenian professional basketball player of Serbian descent. A dynamic 186 cm tall point guard...
- Dejan MilojevićDejan MilojevicDejan Milojević is a retired Serbian basketball player.Milojević was born and raised in Belgrade, and started playing basketball for a small club named KK Beovuk 72...
- Milan GurovićMilan GurovicMilan Gurović is a retired controversial Serbian professional basketball player.Gurović, a regular member of the FR Yugoslavia / Serbia and Montenegro national team, turned out for many clubs all over Europe during his career....
- Radoslav RančíkRadoslav RancikRadoslav Rančík is a Slovak professional basketball player who plays for BC Azovmash. His older brother Martin is a professional basketball player, too.-External links:*...
- Richard PetruškaRichard PetruškaRichard Petruška is a retired Slovak basketball player. A 6'10" and 260 lbs forward-center, he played college basketball at Loyola Marymount and University of California, Los Angeles in the U.S.Petruška was selected by the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association with the 46th...
Previous Head coaches
Petar Simenov Nur Germen Fehmi Sadıkoğlu Faruk Akagün Aydan Siyavuş Ömer Petorak Fehmi Sadıkoğlu Erman KunterErman Kunter
Erman Kunter is a legendary Turkish former professional basketball player and now coach of Cholet Basket. He played for İTÜ, Beşiktaş Istanbul, Eczacıbaşı, Yenişehir, Fenerbahçe Istanbul, and Çukurova Sanayispor...
Halil Üner (2005–06) Murat Özyer
Murat Özyer
Necdet Murat Özyer is a former Turkish national basketball player. He is now a coach, although currently a free agent.-Coaching career:...
(2006–09) Koray Mincinozlu (09) Okan Çevik (2009) Cem Akdağ (2009–2010) Oktay Mahmuti
Oktay Mahmuti
Oktay Mahmuti is a Turkish professional basketball coach. Mahmuti was born to Turkish parents living in Skopje. Mahmuti graduated from Istanbul University Faculty of Pharmacy...
(2010–present)
See also
- See also Galatasaray Women's Basketball TeamGalatasaray Women's Basketball TeamGalatasaray Medical Park is the women's basketball section of Galatasaray S.K., a major sports club in Istanbul, Turkey. The club is sponsored by Medical Park....
- See also Galatasaray Wheelchair Basketball TeamGalatasaray Wheelchair Basketball TeamGalatasaray Wheelchair Basketball Team is the wheelchair basketball section of Galatasaray SK, a major sports club in Istanbul, Turkey. Galatasaray play matches in 2.200-seat arena, called the Ahmet Cömert Sport Hall.-History:...