# Cedi Osman knee injury and PAOK BC performance

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cedi-osman-knee-injury-and-surgery
> Updated: 2026-11-06T08:00:00.000Z. Sources: 35. Developments: 2.

PAOK BC player and Turkish international Cedi Osman suffered a meniscus tear in his right knee during a match against Roma on November 3. Following an MRI scan that confirmed the injury, Osman underwent successful arthroscopic surgery in Istanbul to repair the tear. The procedure was performed by Baris Kocaoglu, a physician for the Turkish National Basketball Team, in the presence of PAOK BC team physician Michail Samaras.

Osman is expected to be sidelined for approximately three months, a period that will likely result in him missing around 21 games. This absence includes critical matchups in the Greek Basketball League and the EuroCup. Following his recovery, Osman will begin a gradual reintegration into the team’s training and competitive schedule. While his participation in the Greek Cup is considered unlikely, he aims to return for the final stages of the Stoiximan GBL and EuroCup seasons. Head coach Andrea Trinchieri noted that while Osman is a vital leader, the team must work collectively to cover the void left by his absence.

Despite the loss of Osman, PAOK has maintained its undefeated record in the Stoiximan GBL. On November 6, the team secured a 93-67 victory against Vikos Falcons, moving to 6-0. This win marks the club’s best start to a professional season since the 1992-93 era. Trevor Hatzis led the scoring with 14 points. Coach Trinchieri has dismissed recent transfer rumors, stating he remains focused on working with the current roster to manage the injury to Osman and expressed concern over how such speculation affects player psychology.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: PAOK Basketball remains undefeated after 93-67 win over Vikos Falcons

PAOK remains undefeated in the Greek Basketball League with a 93-67 victory over Vikos Falcons, despite the recent successful surgery and three-month recovery period for star player Cedi Osman.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/paok-maintains-undefeated-greek-basketball-league-record

### 2026-11-03: Cedi Osman to undergo surgery following meniscus tear

PAOK BC forward Cedi Osman will undergo surgery after an MRI confirmed a meniscus tear in his right knee.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cedi-osman-to-undergo-surgery-following-meniscus-tear

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