Can Korkmaz

Can Korkmaz (born October 21, 1992) is a Turkish professional basketball player for Türk Telekom of the Turkish Super League (BSL). He is a 1.88 m (6'2") tall[1] 83 kg (183 lb.)[2] point guard.

Can Korkmaz
Korkmaz with Sakarya
No. 8 – Türk Telekom
PositionPoint guard
LeagueBasketbol Süper Ligi
Personal information
Born (1992-10-21) October 21, 1992
Şişli, İstanbul, Turkey
NationalityTurkish
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight183 lb (83 kg)
Career information
NBA draft2014 / Undrafted
Playing career2010–present
Career history
2009–2011Pertevniyal
2011–2012Darussafaka Istanbul
2012–2013Galatasaray
2013–2015Trabzonspor
2015–2016Uşak Sportif
2016–2017Galatasaray
2017–2018Sakarya BB
2018–2020Galatasaray
2020–presentTürk Telekom
Career highlights and awards

Professional career

Korkmaz made his pro debut with Pertevniyal Istanbul, of the Turkish Second Division, during the 2009–10 season. He moved to the Turkish club Darussafaka Istanbul for the 2011–12 season. He then joined Galatasaray Istanbul. With Galatasaray, he won the Turkish Super League championship of the 2012–13 season. After that, he moved to Trabzonspor. He joined Uşak Sportif in 2015.

On July 25, 2016, Korkmaz returned to the Turkish Super League club Galatasaray for the 2016–17 season.[3][4] On July 8, 2017, he signed with Sakarya BB.[5] on july 27 2018, he signed with Galatasaray [6]

On June 8, 2020, he has signed with Türk Telekom of the Turkish Super League (BSL).[7]

Turkish national team

Korkmaz was a member of the junior national teams of Turkey. With Turkey's junior national team, he played at the 2010 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship.

References
  1. Korkmaz, Can Height: 1.88 Position: PG.
  2. Can Korkmaz Kilo 83 kg (in Turkish).
  3. "Galatasaray brings back guard Korkmaz". Euroleague.net. 25 July 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
  4. Profile at Galatasaray.org (in Turkish).
  5. Sakarya Buyuksehir keeps Sanli and adds Korkmaz, Birsen and Ozdogan
  6. https://www.galatasaray.org/haber/basketbol/erkek-basketbol/can-korkmaz-yeniden-galatasaray-da/40007
  7. "Turk Telekom Ankara signs Can Korkmaz". Sportando. June 24, 2020. Retrieved June 24, 2020.
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