Defending champion Anadolu Efes Istanbul (BSL) landed 24-year old American 208cm center Daniel Oturu (college: Minnesota). Oturu already started the season at Merkezefendi. In 9 BSL games in Turkey he averaged impressive 20.9ppg, 10.1rpg, 1.1apg, 1.2spg and 1.7bpg.
Three years ago he was drafted by Minnesota Timberwolves (NBA) in second round (33rd overall). He graduated from University of Minnesota in 2020 and it will be his fourth season in pro basketball.
Oturu is a very experienced player. He has played also professionally in USA, NBA (Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors and Memphis Grizzlies), NBA G League (Windy City Bulls) and NBA Summer League (Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic and LA Clippers).
Among many awards his team made it to the NBA Semifinals in 2021. Oturu was voted to Big Ten All-Defensive Team back in 2020.
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Tags : DANIEL OTURU, ANADOLU EFES ISTANBUL, TURKISH BASKETBALL, TURKISH TRANSACTIONS, EUROLEAGUE
