Alperen Sengun
Born 2002 · Age 24
Turkish professional basketball center for the Houston Rockets (NBA). Born July 25, 2002 in Giresun, Turkey. Developed through Banvit youth system, became Turkish BSL MVP (2021), was selected 16th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft and traded to the Rockets, and named an NBA All-Star in 2025.
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Born in Giresun, Turkey
Alperen Şengün born to Kemal and Ayşe Şengün in Giresun, northeastern Turkey.
Began playing basketball
Started playing basketball at age eight; initially trained in both swimming and basketball before focusing on basketball.
Joined Giresun University youth program
Began playing youth basketball with teams affiliated with Giresun University's sports club (2012–2014).
Signed youth contract with Banvit (Bandırma)
Scouted at a youth festival and moved to Bandırma, signing a youth contract with Banvit on 19 August 2014.
Promoted to professional scene with Bandırma Kırmızı
Made professional club debut in the 2018–19 TBL season with Bandırma Kırmızı; averaged 10.8 PPG and 6.8 RPG in 29 games.
Promoted to Teksüt Bandırma (BSL)
Joined the Teksüt Bandırma senior roster for the 2019–20 Turkish Super League season, appearing in 22 league games.
Won Turkish U19 Youth League & MVP
Led Banvit's under-19 team to the Turkish Basketball Youth League championship and was named the league MVP (May 2019).
20-point game in Basketball Champions League
Notable performance — erupted for 20 points in a December 3, 2019 road victory (international club competition).
Breakout season with Beşiktaş (2020–21)
Averaged ~19.2 PPG, 9.4 RPG, 2.5 APG across the BSL regular season; emerged as a dominant young center in Turkey.
Signed three-year contract with Beşiktaş
Signed a three-year deal with Beşiktaş in August 2020, stepping into a leading role in the Turkish top flight.
Named Turkish BSL Most Valuable Player
On 12 May 2021 was named the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) regular-season MVP — youngest MVP in league history.
Declared for 2021 NBA draft
Announced decision to enter the 2021 NBA draft the same day he won BSL MVP.
Selected 16th overall in 2021 NBA Draft
Selected with the 16th overall pick by the Oklahoma City Thunder on 29 July 2021; rights were then traded to the Houston Rockets.
Signed rookie-scale contract with Houston Rockets
Signed a four-year rookie contract (rookie-scale) with the Rockets on 6–7 August 2021 worth roughly $17,125,480 total.
NBA debut
Made his NBA debut on 20 October 2021 vs Minnesota Timberwolves (11 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals).
First NBA double-double
Recorded his first NBA double-double (10 points, 10 rebounds) on November 14, 2021 vs New Orleans.
Completed rookie NBA season (2021–22)
Finished rookie campaign appearing in 72 games (13 starts) averaging 9.6 PPG, 5.5 RPG, 2.6 APG.
21 points, 14 rebounds vs Lakers
Posted 21 points and 14 rebounds in a 139–130 OT win against the Los Angeles Lakers on 9 March 2022.
Season-high 27 points
Scored a then-season-high 27 points along with seven rebounds on 26 March 2022 vs Portland.
Career night: 21 pts, 19 rebounds, 7 assists
On 26 November 2022 recorded 21 points, 7 assists and a then-career-high 19 rebounds vs OKC.
Youngest center to reach 1,000 points & 200 assists
On 6 December 2022 became the youngest center in NBA history to record at least 1,000 points and 200 assists (20 yrs, 133 days).
First NBA triple-double
Recorded his first career triple-double (10 pts, 10 rebs, 10 ast) on 11 January 2023 — youngest in Rockets history to do so.
33 points, 15 rebounds, 6 assists vs Lakers
Posted a season-high 33 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and four blocks on 16 January 2023, breaking Hakeem Olajuwon-related Rockets' age record.
Second career triple-double
Recorded a second triple-double (21 pts, 11 rebs, 10 ast) on 25 January 2023 vs Washington, youngest center with multiple triple-doubles.
Career-high 21 rebounds
Grabbed a season/rebounding career-high 21 rebounds with 14 points on 7 April 2023 vs Charlotte.
Ime Udoka named Rockets head coach
Ime Udoka was introduced as Rockets head coach on 26 April 2023 and announced plans to build the offense around Şengün.
Rockets exercise fourth-year option
Houston exercised Şengün's fourth-year rookie option on 31 October 2023, securing team control into 2025.
Youngest center to reach 500 assists
Became the youngest pivot in NBA history to reach 500 career assists at age 21 years, 99 days (Nov 2023).
Youngest Rockets player with 2,000 pts, 1,000 rebs, 500 ast
On 20 November 2023 became youngest Rocket to reach 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists (age 21y,114d).
Scored 37 points vs Pelicans
Scored 37 points with 11 rebounds and six assists in a 106–104 win over New Orleans (23 Dec 2023).
Named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week
Awarded his first NBA Player of the Week for games from 1–7 Jan 2024 after leading the Rockets to a 3–1 record.
37 points, 14 rebounds and OT win vs Jazz
Scored 37 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 127–126 overtime win over Utah on 20 January 2024.
Triple-double (season) vs Celtics
Posted a triple-double (21 pts, 12 rebs, 10 ast) on 21 January 2024 — first triple-double of the season.
Historic duo game with Jalen Green
On 24 January 2024 Şengün and Jalen Green each recorded at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in same game, both age 21 or younger — NBA first.
Career-high 45 points vs Spurs
Scored a career-high 45 points and 16 rebounds in a 114–101 win over the San Antonio Spurs on 5 March 2024; highest single-game by a Turkish NBA player.
23 pts, 19 rebs, 14 ast triple-double vs Clippers
Recorded 23 points, 19 rebounds and a career-high 14 assists on 6 March 2024; first center in NBA history with those numbers in a game.
Sustained severe ankle sprain (injury)
Suffered a grade 3 right ankle sprain and a knee bone bruise on 11 March 2024; ruled likely to miss remainder of regular season.
Signed 5-year, $185M extension with Rockets
On 21–23 October 2024 Şengün and the Rockets agreed to a five-year, $185 million contract extension (largest Turkish sports contract at the time).
1,000th career assist — youngest center to do so
Recorded his 1,000th career assist on 20 January 2025 vs Detroit, becoming the youngest center in NBA history to reach the milestone.
Named 2025 NBA All-Star (first selection)
Named a reserve to the 2025 NBA All-Star Game — became the second Turkish player ever selected (after Mehmet Okur).
Returned from calf contusion with 24/20 double-double
Returned from a three-game absence and posted 24 points and 20 rebounds on 4 February 2025 vs Brooklyn.
March surge: eight double-doubles, Rockets second seed run
Recorded eight double-doubles in March 2025 to help the Rockets post a 12–1 run and secure the No. 2 seed in the West.
NBA Playoff debut (2025)
Made playoff debut on 20 April 2025 vs Golden State, recording 26 points, nine rebounds and three steals in Game 1 loss.
Playoffs: Game 7 performance and elimination
In Game 7 of the first-round series on 4 May 2025, posted 21 points, 14 rebounds and 5 assists in a 103–89 loss; Rockets eliminated.
EuroBasket 2025: 22/11/9 vs Czech Republic
Recorded 22 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists for Turkey in an 85–70 win over Czech Republic (29 Aug 2025).
Led Turkey with 28/13/8 vs Serbia
On 3 September 2025 led Turkey to a 95–90 win over Serbia, finishing with 28 points, 13 rebounds and 8 assists to clinch top seed in group.
Historic EuroBasket triple-double vs Poland
Recorded 19 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists in the EuroBasket 2025 quarterfinal (9 Sep 2025), youngest triple-double in tournament history.
EuroBasket semifinal vs Greece
Tallied 15 points, 12 rebounds and 6 assists in Turkey's 94–68 semifinal rout of Greece on 12 Sep 2025.
EuroBasket 2025 silver medal & All-Star Five selection
Turkey lost 88–83 to Germany in the final (14 Sep 2025); Şengün recorded 28 points and was named to the tournament All-Star Five.
2025–26 season opener: 39 points vs Thunder
On opening night of 2025–26 (21 Oct 2025) recorded a season-high 39 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 made three-pointers in double OT loss vs OKC.
Historic stat line (25/10/9/3 blocks/4 3PM)
On 14 November 2025 recorded 25 points, 10 rebounds, 9 assists, 2 steals, 3 blocks, and 4 three-pointers — youngest to reach that stat profile.
30/12/8 in overtime thriller vs Magic
On 16 November 2025 posted 30 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists in an OT win vs Orlando; combined with Kevin Durant for late-game heroics.
First in Rockets history: three straight 25/10/5 games
On 20 November 2025 became the first player in Rockets history to record at least 25 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists in three consecutive games.
Reached 5,000 career NBA points
Recorded his 5,000th career point on 3 December 2025 in a home win vs Sacramento.
Listed day-to-day (left calf) and questionable
Listed as questionable/day-to-day on 28 Dec 2025 with a left calf issue; status updated as DTD for subsequent games (Dec 29 not playing).
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