Recep Ankaralı (born April 10, 1968, in Istanbul, Turkey) is a retired professional basketball referee. He started his career in 1989 and retired after 2015- 2016 season. As the end of 2016 season, Ankaralı has officiated more than 1,000 in his career including, Turkish Basketball League, Euroleague, Eurocup, World Championship and Olympics.[1] Recep Ankaralı is currently President of Turkish Basketball Federation Officiating Committee and also Director of Referees for Turkish Basketball Leagues.

Recep Ankaralı
Ankaralı in 2016
Born (1968-04-10) April 10, 1968 (age 56)
NationalityTurkish
OccupationBasketball Referee
SpouseNukhet
ChildrenEge and Ece

Ankaralı has been a part of the officiating crew for Euroleague's most important games, Euroleague Final Four games in 2006,2008, 2012 and Game 4 of Euroleague's first final series. He was also part of officiating crew for 2014 FIBA Intercontinental Cup Game between Maccabi Tel Aviv and Flamengo.[2] Recep Ankaralı also officiated 8 games in 2012 London Olympics.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Реджеп Анкаралъ". bgbasket.com. Retrieved 2017-05-03.
  2. ^ "COPA INTERCONTINENTAL". www.fibaamericas.com. Retrieved 2017-04-30.
  3. ^ "London 2012 basketball men - Olympic Basketball". International Olympic Committee. 2017-01-26. Retrieved 2017-05-03.