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Houston Rockets‘ rising star, Sengun, led Ergin Ataman’s team with 28 points, 13 rebounds, and eight assists for a PIR of 37, while on the other side, Jokic had 22 points, nine rebounds, and four assists for a PIR of 31. Shane Larkin also had a great game for the winning side, scoring 23 points with nine assists in over 39 minutes on the court. Cedi Osman added 16 points, while Ercan Osmani contributed 10. It’s worth noting that Turkey shot an impressive 18-for-31 from beyond the arc.

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Cedi Osman, Omer Yurtseven, Shane Larkin, Onuralp Bitim, Kenan Sipahi, Furkan Korkmaz, and Trevonte Williams all spoke to Meridian Sport searching for the answer to who they’d bring in to “defend” against Jokic’s brilliance. Cedi Osman: “You caught me off guard. Very tough question… Right now no one can guard him, that’s for sure. But maybe I’d pick Dikembe Mutombo.” He added that Jokic will always get his numbers, so the goal is only to make it harder for him. Trevonte Williams, after asking Shane Larkin for help: Larkin said, “Dwight Howard! But from his younger days—when he was at his peak.” Williams agreed: “Not a bad choice. Maybe Howard, maybe Shaquille O’Neal, maybe Mutombo? Honestly, I don’t even know if anyone could guard him at all. Best hope is he gets sick the day of the game—that’s the only defense.” Furkan Korkmaz: “Very tough question… Dennis Rodman! That would be a real battle between the two.” Omer Yurtseven (without hearing Korkmaz’s answer): “I’d look for someone smaller but strong, so I’d say Rodman. He could play aggressive, get in front of him… If they lob over him, he’s fast enough to recover. He could take rebounds too. His only job on the team would be guarding Jokic.” Onuralp Bitim: “Not sure… I’d probably pick Wilt Chamberlain.” Kenan Sipahi wrapped it up: “Who can guard Jokic? Honestly, no one. I’ve thought about it a lot. Maybe Arvydas Sabonis senior, but honestly, it’s hard to imagine anyone.”

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After all, Osman believes that it’s just a matter of time for Sengun to register the triple-double, which will be just the 5th registered in Eurobasket history. “I think we’ll see it anyway”, Osman said to Eurohoops. “He played incredibly well. We actually discussed it with the last three or four minutes remaining. We even arranged something, but that’s when the substitution came (laughing). He didn’t make it in this game, but he’ll make it in the next; we have no doubt about that.”

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Cedi Osman dropped a game-high 20 points behind 6/10 field goals, including four triples in Riga. His 11 points in the third period propelled Turkiye to a safe distance. After paving the way with 13 points in the first half, Kenan Sipahi ended up with 19 points, making all of his six attempts from the field, including five shots from beyond the arc. Lasting nearly 28 minutes, the 30-year-old guard also recorded four rebounds and three assists. Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun added 16 points, eight rebounds, seven assists, one block, and one steal. The fourth double-digit scoring contribution belonged to Shane Larkin with 15 points.

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Here are the 12 players who will represent Turkey at EuroBasket: Onuralp Bitim, Adem Bona, Sehmus Hazer, Furkan Korkmaz, Shane Larkin, Cedi Osman, Ercan Osmani, Sertac Sanli, Alperen Sengun, Kenan Sipahi, Erkan Yilmaz, Omer Yurtseven.

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Alperen Sengun had 25 points and five rebounds as Turkey defeated Lithuania 84 – 81 in Vilnius. This was the first loss for Lithuania during training camp ahead of the EuroBasket. Lithuania led 81 – 76 down the stretch after coming back from down 59 – 66 in the beginning of the fourth period. The game remained close until the last moments where Turkey made the right plays to get the win. Rokas Jokubaitis had 19 points, seven rebounds and six assists for Lithuania. Cedi Osman contributed 13 points to Turkey’s win. Deividas Sirvydis scored 13 and dished out six assists.

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Osman believes those barriers are now easier to overcome, especially for players returning to European clubs. “The difference between the NBA and Europe is that here, I can also take part in the FIBA windows,” he explained. “That’s very important. When I was in the NBA, there were long breaks in between. But now, every two or three months, I get the chance to come to Turkiye and play for the national team.” “I think this helps both me and the team a lot. The same goes for other players returning from the NBA — their involvement during the windows builds continuity and chemistry.”

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The Turkish Basketball Federation announced the preliminary roster of the national team for the 2025 FIBA EuroBasket. Houston Rockets All-Star center Alperen Sengun headlines a roster of 16 players. The list also includes Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Adem Bona who is expected to make his debut with the Turkish national team. EuroLeague superstar guard Shane Larkin will be the naturalized player of the “12 Giant Men” in his return to a major tournament after the 2022 EuroBasket. Turkey’s full preliminary roster: Adem Bona, Alperen Sengun, Berk Ugurlu, Cedi Osman, Ercan Osmani, Erkan Yilmaz, Furkan Korkmaz, Kenan Sipahi, Onuralp Bitim, Omer Yurtseven, Maxim Mutaf, Sertac Sanli, Shane Larkin, Sehmus Hazer, Yigit Arslan, Yigitcan Saybir.

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Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens wing Cedi Osman recently said that he might invite his former Cleveland Cavaliers teammate LeBron James to the 2025 EuroLeague Final Four in Abu Dhabi. "Maybe if I shoot him a text… why not?" he said. So, did he actually send the text? "No," Osman answered BasketNews question. "Because, you know, they had a tough series against Minnesota, and then he hurt his knee. So, I mean, I don't think that it was possible at all for him to come."

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The two were teammates on the 2017–18 Cleveland Cavaliers team that reached the NBA Finals. "I don't know about Bron. I mean, I haven't spoken to him yet, but who knows?" Osman said during an EuroLeague & Friends Final Four Talk appearance. "Maybe if I shoot him a text, if he has some free time, maybe for a couple of days. Why not? "For the Final Four, obviously, I'll have my closest people: my family, my wife, my nieces, my lucky charms. I'm very excited," he added. Podcast host Deniz Aksoy then encouraged Osman to send the message to the current Los Angeles Lakers superstar. "I might [text him]," Osman said.

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Eurohoops: ☘️✍️ Cedi Osman signed a contract extension with Panathinaikos for two more years as Panathinaikos owner, Dimitris Giannakopoulos announced on IG! pic.x.com/igLoTTAeUl

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When asked about his future, Osman was clear about his affection for Panathinaikos. "My focus is on this team. I love this place, I love this city. We’re working hard together, and while we’ll see what the future holds, I want to stay here," he declared.

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Even though it's still early in the season, Panathinaikos made their moves and extended their agreements with Juancho Hernangomez, Mathias Lessort and Panagiotis Kalaitzakis. Osman's deal with the Greens expires in 2025, but it wouldn't be far-fetched to presume that the two sides haven't discussed the possibility of an extension. "At this point, I'm just focused on what's going on this year," Osman clarified. "But I can tell you that I'm really happy to be a part of this team and to be here. The fans are amazing. They've welcomed me very well and I feel like they love me even more [now]. That's definitely playing a huge part in my career. But we'll see what's going to be ahead. I'm happy to be here and eager to win more cups," he continued.

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Cedi Osman, 29, is averaging 5.8 points, 2.1 rebounds and 0.8 assists per EuroLeague contest. It seems that it will take him some time to adjust to a new system after a long stay in the NBA. "It's not easy to come here, it's totally different basketball," he observed. "After seven or eight years in the NBA, where there is a lot of one-on-one play and where there is more space on the court, here everyone closes down and there is no space for one-on-one.”

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