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Omer Yurtseven did not want to return to Türkiye immediately

After a disappointing 2022/23 season for him because it was completely ruined by physical glitches (only 9 games played), Omer Yurtseven lands in the racket of Utah with revengeful spirit.

But if the Jazz had not shown interest, the 25-year-old pivot might have sought to relaunch on the other side of the Atlantic, at home in Turkey. This is indeed what he confirmed. for Eurohoops.

Fenerbahce and Anadolu Efes were interested [par ma signature] “, assures the one who had started his professional career at “Fener” in 2014. “ Fenerbahce is home to me, and then there’s Erdem Can, my former coach, [à l’Anadolu]. But even if I wish to return [à Istanbul] at the end of my career, it was not yet time to take the plunge. »

The time is currently looking for an opportunity in an ambitious Jazz team. ” With Will Hardy as coach, in a young team with several Europeans, I did not see many negative points concludes Yurtseven, referring to his arrival in Utah. ” It was an easy choice, among my three preferences. »

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