Yahya Basaran

PROFILE

FIBA U17 World Cup - June 2026
By Albert Juncà

The 7’0” big is one of the most intriguing prospects in the whole event. The Turkish-born center has an underdeveloped body, but above-average coordination and mobility for his size and position. Offensively, his touch around the ball and smart reads allow him to connect his team’s offense through passing, screening, and handoffs. Off the ball, he is constantly adjusting his position and reading his teammates, offering passing lanes. His rolling angles are accurate, allowing him to dive all the way to the rim or stay in the short roll and execute after the ball-handler collapses the paint. He still struggles to absorb contact in the paint, but his broad skill set allows him to find the right angles to the rim. Defensively, he looks more comfortable staying in drop coverage, using his length to cover ground extremely well. He is not confident using his body to crash in the paint, but his wingspan helps him alter shots around the rim.