Answering questions from Anadolu Agency at the Basketball Development Center, Türkoğlu thanked the delegates who appointed him as president for the third time in the general assembly and said, “For 8 years, we have always set goals in bringing basketball to better places. goals that we can achieve, there are also processes where we have not reached the point, but everything is sincere.” “They see that we and that we are trying to bring basketball to better places in this process want to thank them again.” he said.
Saying that they explained their vision and projects to the clubs before the general assembly, Türkoğlu said, “Hopefully, in the future, we will try to bring Turkish basketball to better areas of cooperation between clubs and the same discipline.” he said.
“IT’S LONGER THAN BASKETBALL IN THE ECONOMY”
Saying that he has made many efforts to realize the Basketball Development Center project since the day he took office, Türkoğlu said, “Considering the economic benefits, this facility will really make a great contribution to Turkish basketball.” he said.
Thanking President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the ministers for supporting the project from the beginning, Türkoğlu said, “Our national teams are now under one roof here. Anadolu Efes and Galatasaray will use the main hall with capacity of 10 thousand people. the teams will be together in the programs that we will organize throughout the year.” He commented:
Saying that 3 separate halls with a tribune capacity of 500 people will serve the infrastructure, Türkoğlu noted that its return to Turkish basketball will be more clearly visible in the coming years.
“OUR LEAGUES ARE ALWAYS ONE OF THE BEST IN EUROPE”
TBF President Hidayet Türkoğlu emphasized that many successes have been achieved on the basis of men’s and women’s clubs in recent years and said, “Our leagues are always one of the best in Europe. I congratulate our clubs for the success they have achieved as a result of the proper planning and investment they have made. I believe this year will be the same.” “The excitement continues in the Türkiye Sigorta Basketball Super League and the ING Women’s Basketball Super League.” he said.
Reminded that 16 men’s and women’s clubs will compete in the European cups this season, Türkoğlu said, “Our clubs always aim at the end with their investments and proper squad planning. I believe that the same that successes come in this process. Because their success in the European arena also shows the value of this for them. “I wish you success in the process.”
“WE HAVE AN ADMINISTRATION REPRESENTED BY VERY VALUABLE PEOPLE”
Stressing that the new board of directors of TBF consists of very valuable names in their field, Türkoğlu said, “I believe they will add great value to Turkish basketball and our basketball in this process.” he said.
Pointing out that, as a team, they want to bring basketball to better places in terms of sports, facilities, education and management within 4 years, Türkoğlu continued his words as follows : “We always have our valuable friends from basketball in our team. Gülşah Akkaya and Bahar Çağlar Ökten are very valuable to us my vice president and Kerem Tunçeri used to be the manager of the national team “He is a person that he loves. He will share his knowledge and experience with us about management. We have a management team of very valuable people, I believe that everything is possible. will add great value to basketball with their work, knowledge and experience.”
“OUR NATIONAL STAFF HAS BEEN GREATER”
Hidayet Türkoğlu stated that it would be very beneficial for the national team if Furkan Korkmaz, Ömer Faruk Yurtseven and Cedi Osman, who were transferred from the NBA to European teams, had a good time in their clubs, and said, “In -come to These players to Europe, our national team squad has become deeper they are all very good.” experience.” made his assessment.
Reminding that the window games will be played by the national teams next month, Türkoğlu said, “Our first goal is to complete the windows completely and gain the right to go to the European Championship with good basketball. Then, preparing the team throughout the summer, showing good basketball in the European Championship with their performances and achieving success there.” “I believe that as these successes come, our goals should gradually move towards the Olympics.” he said.