Kadriye Erva Özek leads assists in U16 European Championship

Kadriye Erva Özek, a 16-year-old basketball player for Çimsa ÇBK Mersin, achieved a record-breaking performance at the FIBA U16 Girls European Championship. Representing the Turkish national team, Özek averaged 7.4 assists per game, the highest in the tournament, and was considered a candidate for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

Prior to the European Championship, Özek led the U18 Girls Turkish Championship in assists, recording 29 assists across six matches. Having recently made her debut in the Women's Basketball Super League with Çimsa ÇBK Mersin, she aims to secure more playing time in both domestic league and European competitions.