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Categories: SPORTS

Turkish clubs chase European competition

Entities: Galatasaray Sports Club · Mecit Mert Çetinkaya · Aslantepe Sports Complex · Gianmarco Pozzecco · NBA Europe

Overview

In July 2026, Göztepe announced a new season plan aimed at qualifying for European competition, signalling the club’s ambition to compete beyond the domestic league. Less than a month later, Galatasaray’s basketball board outlined a bid to become the first Turkish team in the upcoming NBA Europe tournament. The club detailed a business plan, the formation of a dedicated basketball company, and the acquisition of shares from NBA partners. At the same time, Galatasaray accelerated construction of its Aslantepe sports complex, prioritising a new basketball arena while also planning facilities for volleyball, athletics, water polo, swimming and other amateur sports. Together, these moves illustrate a broader trend of Turkish sports clubs seeking to expand their presence in European‑level competitions across different sports.

Timeline

  1. about 8 hours ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Galatasaray pushes for NBA Europe spot and speeds up Aslantepe complex build

    Galatasaray aims to join next‑season NBA Europe, seeking to be Turkey’s first team, while accelerating the Aslantepe sports complex build and retaining coach Gianmarco Pozzecco.

  2. 24 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Göztepe targets European competition with new season plan

    Göztepe’s leaders outline a push for European competition, citing strong finances, sustainable transfers, and academy growth as they aim to improve on a sixth‑place finish.

Sources

eurohoops.net · webaslan.com