Egehan Arna (born 5 January 1997) is a Turkish professional basketball player for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). Standing at 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) tall, he plays at the small forward position.
_(cropped).jpg) Arna with Fenerbahçe in 2018 | |
| No. 18 – Bahçeşehir Koleji | |
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| Position | Small forward |
| League | BSL |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 5 January 1997 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Listed height | 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) |
| Listed weight | 93 kg (205 lb) |
| Career information | |
| Playing career | 2015–present |
| Career history | |
| 2015–2020 | Fenerbahçe |
| 2020–2022 | Beşiktaş |
| 2022–2023 | Anadolu Efes |
| 2023–2024 | Beşiktaş |
| 2024–present | Bahçeşehir Koleji |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early years edit
Arna began playing with the youth clubs of Fenerbahçe, at the age of 7.[1]
Professional career edit
Arna began his pro career in 2015, with the senior men's club of Fenerbahçe. On 10 May 2019 Arna scored 51 points and had 14 rebounds in a 138–62 away win over Sakarya BB. Arna shot 20-31 from the field, while shooting on 10-16 three point field goals. He set a season-high for points scored in the 2018–19 Basketbol Süper Ligi.[2] On 7 July 2020 Arna was released from the Turkish powerhouse.
Arna signed a two-year deal with Beşiktaş on 6 August 2020.[3]
On 1 July 2022 Arna moved to Anadolu Efes of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[4]
On 21 June 2023 he signed with Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) for a second stint.[5]
On January 18, 2024, he signed with Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[6]
Turkish national team edit
Arna played with the junior national teams of Turkey. With Turkey's junior national teams, he played at the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.[7]
References edit
- ^ Player profile @ fenerbahce.org
- ^ "Arna scores 51, Fenerbahce obliterates Sakarya 138 - 62". Eurohoops. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
- ^ "Egehan Arna joins Besiktas on two-year deal". Sportando. August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
- ^ "Egehan Arna Anadolu Efes'te" (in Turkish). Anadolu Efes. July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
- ^ "Beşiktaş'tan resmi Egehan açıklaması" (in Turkish). basketfaul. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
- ^ @BKBasketbol (January 18, 2024). "Egehan Arna, Bahçeşehir Koleji'nde!" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ Egehan ARNA (TUR).
External links edit
- Egehan Arna at draftexpress.com
- Egehan Arna at eurobasket.com
- Egehan Arna at euroleague.net
- Egehan Arna at fiba.com (archive)
- Egehan Arna at fiba.com (game center)
- Egehan Arna at fibaeurope.com
- Egehan Arna at nbadraft.net
- Egehan Arna at tblstat.net
- Egehan Arna at twitter.com
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