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Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul announced the signing of Gabonese center Chris Silva from AEK Athens on a 1+1 year deal on Saturday, January 3. Silva, 29, brings extensive international and NBA experience to the Turkish powerhouse, strengthening the team’s interior presence. Born in Libreville, Gabon, Silva moved to the United States at 15 and played high […] The post Fenerbahce signs Chris Silva to bolster frontcourt appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Former Philadelphia 76ers sharpshooter Furkan Korkmaz said that Alperen Sengun is the best center he has played with over Joel Embiid. Turkey outlasted Poland with a 91-77 victory, where the Turkey star Sengun hit a triple-double with 19 points, 12 boards, and 10 assists in a quarterfinals clash in the EuroBasket 2025. “Until now, I […] The post Furkan Korkmaz takes Alperen Sengun over Joel Embiid appeared first on TalkBasket.net .