Omer Yurtseven #77

Omer Yurtseven
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens
Position:
C
Height:
213 cm
Weight:
120 kg
Age:
26 yo (1998 July 19)
Birth place:
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Citizenship:
Turkish
PTS
8.2
86 Position in the EuroLeague
REB
3.8
45 Position in the EuroLeague
AST
0.6
164 Position in the EuroLeague
EFF
9.2
77 Position in the EuroLeague

Statistics
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MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
EuroLeague 14:00 63.4%
85/134 		42.9%
3/7 		71.1%
27/38 		3.8
2.2/1.7 		0.6 0.2 1.2 0.8 0.3 1.7 1.4 8.2 9.2 25 »

Last 10 games

Date Opponent MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF
04-22
 23 60%
6/10 		-
0/0 		100%
2/2 		7
3/4 		1 0 2 0 3 2 1 14 12
04-11
 20 60%
3/5 		100%
1/1 		66.7%
2/3 		5
2/3 		1 0 0 1 0 1 2 11 16
04-03
 14 80%
4/5 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		3
1/2 		0 0 2 2 0 3 1 8 8
03-28
 3 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		1
1/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
01-17
 26 62.5%
5/8 		0%
0/1 		80%
4/5 		7
4/3 		0 2 1 1 0 1 3 14 20
01-15
 22 38.5%
5/13 		-
0/0 		50%
1/2 		7
5/2 		1 0 1 0 1 3 3 11 8
01-09
 29 66.7%
8/12 		0%
0/1 		50%
1/2 		8
5/3 		0 1 3 1 0 3 5 17 20
01-03
 27 81.3%
13/16 		-
0/0 		50%
1/2 		7
5/2 		2 0 3 3 0 1 3 27 34
12-27
 8 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		1
0/1 		0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1
12-19
 14 66.7%
2/3 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		4
4/0 		0 0 3 2 1 2 0 4 3
News
From injury to impact: Omer Yurtseven steps up for PAO in EuroLeague playoffs

2 hours ago

In the high-stakes environment of the EuroLeague playoffs, while stars often grab headlines, it's the consistent contributors like Omer Yurtseven who provide the foundation for success. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens' 87–83 victory over Anadolu Efes Istanbul in Game 1 showcased not just the brilliance of marquee players but also the crucial role of Yurtseven's steady performance.​
Ergin Ataman comments on a potential new center acquisition

2025-01-22

Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman spoke to the media before Thursday’s Euroleague game against Zalgiris Kaunas. Ataman reacted to the current injury situation in his team, after losing two main centers Mathias Lessort and recently Omer Yurtseven to injuries. He said that the team is looking to add an experienced player with quality to Panathinaikos’ roster.
Omer Yurtseven injury update: has a fracture

2025-01-20

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens achieved their fifth consecutive Greek League victory over rivals Olympiacos Piraeus on Monday night, but the team faced another injury setback. Already without Mathias Lessort due to a fibula fracture, they received news that Omer Yurtseven has also suffered a fracture, as confirmed by coach Ergin Ataman.
News
From injury to impact: Omer Yurtseven steps up for PAO in EuroLeague playoffs

2 hours ago

In the high-stakes environment of the EuroLeague playoffs, while stars often grab headlines, it's the consistent contributors like Omer Yurtseven who provide the foundation for success. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens' 87–83 victory over Anadolu Efes Istanbul in Game 1 showcased not just the brilliance of marquee players but also the crucial role of Yurtseven's steady performance.​
Ergin Ataman comments on a potential new center acquisition

2025-01-22

Panathinaikos head coach Ergin Ataman spoke to the media before Thursday’s Euroleague game against Zalgiris Kaunas. Ataman reacted to the current injury situation in his team, after losing two main centers Mathias Lessort and recently Omer Yurtseven to injuries. He said that the team is looking to add an experienced player with quality to Panathinaikos’ roster.
Omer Yurtseven injury update: has a fracture

2025-01-20

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens achieved their fifth consecutive Greek League victory over rivals Olympiacos Piraeus on Monday night, but the team faced another injury setback. Already without Mathias Lessort due to a fibula fracture, they received news that Omer Yurtseven has also suffered a fracture, as confirmed by coach Ergin Ataman.
Omer Yurtseven exits Greek league derby with foot injury

2025-01-20

A heavily undermanned Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens squad is taking on Olympiacos Piraeus at OAKA for Greek Basket League Round 15. Adding to Dinos Mitoglou (sick), Marius Grigonis, Mathias Lessort and Kostas Antetokounmpo (injured), Omer Yurtseven had to exit the derby prematurely.
Every former NBA player in 2024-25 EuroLeague: Teams with most NBA experience

2025-01-19

The 2024-25 EuroLeague season has a strong NBA flavor, thanks to a wild offseason full of big moves and some solid mid-season pickups. Many former NBA players are now joining top European teams, raising the competition to new heights.
Omer Yurtseven wins EuroLeague Round 19 MVP award

2025-01-04

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens were really in the spotlight on Friday with their immense victory in OAKA over Virtus Segafredo Bologna. Hence it's no surprise that best player of that match was crowned as the MVP of last round in the EuroLeague. Omer Yurtseven wants to make sure that Mathias Lessort's absence won't hurt Panathinaikos in any manner, having 34 PIR in Panathinaikos' win.
Omer Yurtseven out vs. Partizan

2024-12-04

Omer Yurtseven won't travel to Belgrade for the game against Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade, due to flu. Turkish big-man now joins Marius Grigonis and Kostas Antetokounmpo on the list of players not available for Ergin Ataman ahead of tomorrow's game in Belgrade.  This season Yurtseven has been averaging 6.5 points and 3 rebounds per game. 
Omer Yurtseven craves bigger role at Panathinaikos, enjoys interaction with fans

2024-11-15

Heading into the 2024-25 season, there were two main questions regarding Omer Yurtseven. The first was how coach Ergin Ataman would incorporate the Turklsh big man into a stacked Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens roster that won the EuroLeague championship and what Yurtseven would be asked to do on the court. 
Omer Yurtseven shines in Cedi Osman's Panathinaikos debut

2024-09-15

Panathinaikos Aktor Athens easily won against Bayern Munich with a 86-69 score [18-8, 25-23, 19-20, 24-18]. Omer Yurtseven was a star of the night, having 22 points along with 8 rebounds and 9/10 FG to his tally. Marius Grigonis scored 12, whilst Kendrick Nunn followed him with 11, Mathias Lessort and Dinos Mitoglou were also in double digits with 10.
Agent reveals why Yurtseven chose Panathinaikos, addresses relationship with Ataman

2024-09-13

In August 2022, just a few weeks before the EuroBasket tipped off, Omer Yurtseven left the Turkish national team without notice despite playing during the July window of the 2023 FIBA ​​World Cup Qualifiers. Some were surprised by the move, most notably Turkey's head coach Ergin Ataman.
Osman, Korkmaz and Yurtseven: what are their NBA return chances?

2024-09-11

For the past decades, Turkey has been known for producing a steady flow of NBA talent, with players like Hedo Turkoglu, Mehmet Okur, Ersan Ilyasova, and Omer Asik making significant impacts. More recently, three Turkish players were drafted among the top 31 picks, with Alperen Sengun leading the way as the 16th overall selection in the 2021 NBA Draft, now showing All-Star potential.
Omer Yurtseven explains why he chose Panathinaikos

2024-09-04

Reigning EuroLeague champions Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens recently added another star player to their championship squad: former NBA big man Omer Yurtseven, who has already landed in Greece.
Omer Yurtseven officially joins Panathinaikos

2024-08-30

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens officially added another player to their EuroLeague championship roster. The Greek club announced that Omer Yurtseven is joining the team on a 1+1 deal. "I feel particularly excited to now belong to the Panathinaikos family, the team I watched a few months ago win the Euroleague. It's a unique feeling," the player said following the signing.
Omer Yurtseven to sign a two-year deal with Panathinaikos

2024-08-29

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens are about to sign yet another big name this offseason. According to SDNA, the Greek organization has agreed to a two-year deal with Omer Yurtseven. The deal includes an opt-out clause after the 2024-25 season. The player will earn around 1 million euros per season. Yurtseven will join Mathias Lessort and Aleksander Balcerowski in the backcourt.
PAO GM confirms interest in Yurtseven, talks possibility of Lessort's move to NBA

2024-08-26

Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens general manager Sani Becirovic confirmed the rumors that the club is interested in the Turkish center Omer Yurtseven. However, Becirovic also noted that there's work left to do so Yurtseven could become a Panathinaikos player.
Panathinaikos submit an offer to Omer Yurtseven after Knicks fallout

2024-08-19

A week after news broke out that he was offered as an option for the club, Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens are making concrete steps to land Omer Yurtseven. Panathinaikos' head coach Ergin Ataman mentioned earlier in August that Yurtseven's name was among those the club was monitoring for the upgrade of the center position.
Panathinaikos interested in Omer Yurtseven

2024-08-11

After being waived by the Utah Jazz, Omer Yurtseven is currently a free agent. The EuroLeague champions are interested in bringing him in. Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens head coach Ergin Ataman revealed that the Greek club is targeting the player for the upcoming season. With Olek Balcerowski leaving the team, PAO wants to sign a big name at the center position alongside Mathias Lessort.
Omer Yurtseven waived by Utah Jazz

2024-07-01

The Utah Jazz plan to waive center Omer Yurtseven following the start of NBA free agency, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. Yurtseven, 26, signed a two-year deal with the Jazz in July 2023 after playing 65 games for the Miami Heat. This past season with the Jazz, the Turkish center averaged 4.6 points and 4.3 rebounds per game, shooting 53.8 percent from the field.
Omer Yurtseven talks comeback to Fenerbahce, rates PAO's rebuild

2023-07-25

Omer Yurtseven had a difficult year in the NBA. Even though he played in just 9 games last season, he recently signed a two-year deal with the Utah Jazz. In an interview with Christos Tsaltas from Sportal.gr, the Turkish big man shared that he thinks he's approaching his prime and has to take advantage of it on the other side of the Atlantic no matter how much playing time he gets.
Omer Yurtseven let go by Miami Heat

2023-06-30

Miami Heat are not extending a qualifying offer to Omer Yurtseven, according to Tim Reynolds of The Associated Press. "We're grateful we got a chance to be there. Disappointed with [Oct.] injury; it was kind of a wasted year for him. We'll try to find a place that values him and helps him reach his potential," Yourtseven's agent Keith Glass said, via Barry Jackson of Miami Herald.
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EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
24/25 Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 14:00 63.4%
85/134 		42.9%
3/7 		71.1%
27/38 		3.8
2.2/1.7 		0.6 0.2 1.2 0.8 0.3 1.7 1.4 8.2 9.2 25 »
15/16 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 4:39 42%
5/12 		52%
1/2 		- 0.9
0.8/0.1 		0 0 0 0 0.1 1 0 1.6 0.4 8 »
14/15 Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 1:32 100%
1/1 		- - 0.3
0/0.3 		0.3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.7 1.3 3 »

NBA

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
23/24 Utah Jazz 11:21 58.9%
94/160 		20%
5/24 		69%
19/28 		4.3
2.8/1.5 		0.6 0.2 0.8 0.4 - 1.1 - 4.6 6.3 48 »
22/23 Miami Heat 5:48 59.9%
15/25 		34%
3/9 		82.9%
5/6 		1.7
1/0.7 		0.2 0.1 0.3 0.2 - 1.1 - 2.6 2.4 17 »
21/22 Miami Heat 11:34 56%
140/250 		10%
1/13 		61%
39/64 		4.7
3.3/1.3 		0.8 0.3 0.6 0.3 - 1.3 - 5 6.9 64 »
Date Team Opponent Score MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF
04-22
 87-83 23 60%
6/10 		-
0/0 		100%
2/2 		7
3/4 		1 0 2 0 3 2 1 14 12
04-11
 111-104 20 60%
3/5 		100%
1/1 		66.7%
2/3 		5
2/3 		1 0 0 1 0 1 2 11 16
04-03
 76-88 14 80%
4/5 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		3
1/2 		0 0 2 2 0 3 1 8 8
03-28
 98-101 3 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		1
1/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
01-17
 91-77 26 62.5%
5/8 		0%
0/1 		80%
4/5 		7
4/3 		0 2 1 1 0 1 3 14 20
01-15
 82-73 22 38.5%
5/13 		-
0/0 		50%
1/2 		7
5/2 		1 0 1 0 1 3 3 11 8
01-09
 96-84 29 66.7%
8/12 		0%
0/1 		50%
1/2 		8
5/3 		0 1 3 1 0 3 5 17 20
01-03
 111-90 27 81.3%
13/16 		-
0/0 		50%
1/2 		7
5/2 		2 0 3 3 0 1 3 27 34
12-27
 69-80 8 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		1
0/1 		0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1
12-19
 104-69 14 66.7%
2/3 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		4
4/0 		0 0 3 2 1 2 0 4 3
12-17
 103-74 12 75%
3/4 		100%
1/1 		-
0/0 		5
3/2 		3 1 2 2 0 3 0 9 14
12-13
 93-67 8 75%
3/4 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		2
1/1 		0 0 0 0 0 3 0 6 4
12-03
 90-89 2 0%
0/1 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		1
0/1 		0 0 2 0 0 2 0 0 -4
11-29
 88-91 5 -
0/0 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		1
1/0 		0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 -1
11-22
 84-77 16 77.8%
7/9 		-
0/0 		100%
2/2 		6
2/4 		2 0 2 0 0 1 1 16 20
11-15
 77-82 10 100%
2/2 		100%
1/1 		-
0/0 		5
3/2 		0 0 2 1 0 4 2 7 9
11-12
 93-87 8 75%
3/4 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		2
2/0 		1 0 2 0 0 2 1 6 5
11-08
 89-94 3 100%
2/2 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		1
1/0 		0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 4
11-01
 77-81 8 66.7%
2/3 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		3
1/2 		0 0 2 0 1 1 1 4 3
10-30
 92-68 18 66.7%
4/6 		-
0/0 		66.7%
2/3 		2
1/1 		0 0 3 2 0 1 2 10 9
10-25
 76-81 15 40%
2/5 		-
0/0 		80%
8/10 		6
3/3 		1 0 0 1 0 1 5 12 19
10-17
 90-86 15 33.3%
3/9 		0%
0/1 		50%
2/4 		4
3/1 		2 0 0 2 2 1 2 8 6
10-15
 84-80 7 25%
1/4 		-
0/0 		0%
0/1 		1
0/1 		0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 -1
10-10
 94-79 12 60%
3/5 		0%
0/1 		100%
2/2 		4
1/3 		0 1 1 1 0 1 2 8 11
10-03
 77-87 14 100%
4/4 		-
0/0 		-
0/0 		3
2/1 		0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 10

EuroLeague

MIN 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens 13:33 63.4%
85/134 		42.9%
3/7 		71.1%
27/38 		3.8
2.2/1.7 		0.6 0.2 1.2 0.8 0.3 1.7 1.4 8.2 9.2 25 »
Regular season 13:10 63.7%
79/124 		42.9%
3/7 		69.4%
25/36 		3.7
2.1/1.6 		0.5 0.2 1.2 0.8 0.2 1.7 1.5 8 9.1 24 »
Playoffs 23:00 60%
6/10 		- 100%
2/2 		7
3/4 		1 0 2 0 3 2 1 14 12 1 »
Home game 13:32 69.1%
47/68 		50%
2/4 		71.4%
10/14 		3.7
2.2/1.5 		0.6 0.2 1.6 0.9 0.3 1.6 1.2 8.5 9.5 13 »
Away game 13:35 57.6%
38/66 		33.3%
1/3 		70.8%
17/24 		4
2.1/1.9 		0.5 0.2 0.8 0.6 0.3 1.8 1.7 8 8.9 12 »
Wins 14:37 69.4%
59/85 		60%
3/5 		75%
18/24 		4.1
2.3/1.9 		0.6 0.2 1.7 1 0.3 1.8 1.6 9.1 10.6 16 »
Losses 11:40 53.1%
26/49 		0%
0/2 		64.3%
9/14 		3.3
2/1.3 		0.6 0.2 0.4 0.3 0.3 1.4 1.1 6.8 6.8 9 »
Last 5 games 17:12 64.3%
18/28 		50%
1/2 		80%
8/10 		4.6
2.2/2.4 		0.4 0.4 1 0.8 0.6 1.4 1.4 9.4 11.4 5 »
October 13:30 51.5%
17/33 		0%
0/2 		70%
14/20 		3.3
1.7/1.7 		0.5 0.2 0.7 1 0.3 1 2 8 9 6 »
November 8:20 80%
16/20 		100%
1/1 		100%
2/2 		3
1.7/1.3 		0.5 0 1.3 0.2 0.2 1.8 0.8 6.2 6.7 6 »
December 8:48 66.7%
8/12 		100%
1/1 		- 2.6
1.6/1 		0.6 0.2 1.4 0.8 0.2 2.2 0.2 3.8 3.6 5 »
January 26:00 63.3%
31/49 		0%
0/2 		63.6%
7/11 		7.3
4.8/2.5 		0.8 0.8 2 1.3 0.3 2 3.5 17.3 20.5 4 »
March 3:00 - - - 1
1/0 		0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 »
April 19:00 65%
13/20 		100%
1/1 		80%
4/5 		5
2/3 		0.7 0 1.3 1 1 2 1.3 11 12 3 »
Versus Zalgiris Kaunas 16:00 77.8%
7/9 		- 100%
2/2 		6
2/4 		2 0 2 0 0 1 1 16 20 1 »
Versus Olympiacos Piraeus 3:00 100%
2/2 		- - 1
1/0 		0 0 0 0 0 1 0 4 4 1 »
Versus Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul 15:00 40%
2/5 		- 80%
8/10 		6
3/3 		1 0 0 1 0 1 5 12 19 1 »
Versus FC Bayern Munich 10:00 60%
3/5 		0%
0/1 		100%
2/2 		2.5
0.5/2 		0 0.5 0.5 0.5 0 1 1.5 4 6 2 »
Versus Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz 20:00 63.6%
7/11 		0%
0/1 		80%
4/5 		5.5
4/1.5 		0 1 2 1.5 0.5 1.5 1.5 9 11.5 2 »
Versus FC Barcelona 12:00 35.7%
5/14 		- 50%
1/2 		4
2.5/1.5 		0.5 0 1.5 0 0.5 2.5 1.5 5.5 2 2 »
Versus Virtus Segafredo Bologna 18:30 83.3%
15/18 		100%
1/1 		50%
1/2 		6
4/2 		1 0 2.5 2 0 2.5 2.5 17 21.5 2 »
Versus Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade 14:00 62.5%
5/8 		100%
1/1 		66.7%
2/3 		4
1.5/2.5 		0.5 0 1 0.5 0.5 1 1.5 7.5 9.5 2 »
Versus Real Madrid 15:00 33.3%
3/9 		0%
0/1 		50%
2/4 		4
3/1 		2 0 0 2 2 1 2 8 6 1 »
Versus ALBA Berlin 14:00 100%
4/4 		- - 3
2/1 		0 0 0 0 0 1 0 8 10 1 »
Versus EA7 Emporio Armani Milan 12:00 75%
3/4 		100%
1/1 		- 5
3/2 		3 1 2 2 0 3 0 9 14 1 »
Versus AS Monaco 9:30 80%
4/5 		- - 2
1/1 		0 0 1 1 0 2.5 0.5 4 3.5 2 »
Versus Maccabi Playtika Tel Aviv 8:00 75%
3/4 		- - 2
2/0 		1 0 2 0 0 2 1 6 5 1 »
Versus LDLC ASVEL Villeurbanne 18:00 66.7%
4/6 		- 66.7%
2/3 		2
1/1 		0 0 3 2 0 1 2 10 9 1 »
Versus Paris Basketball 5:00 25%
1/4 		- 0%
0/1 		1
0.5/0.5 		0 0 0 0 0 0.5 0.5 1 0 2 »
Versus Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade 29:00 66.7%
8/12 		0%
0/1 		50%
1/2 		8
5/3 		0 1 3 1 0 3 5 17 20 1 »
Versus Anadolu Efes Istanbul 15:30 64.3%
9/14 		- 100%
2/2 		4.5
2/2.5 		0.5 0 1 0 1.5 2.5 0.5 10 8 2 »
Omer Yurtseven
Height:
213 cm
Weight:
120 kg
Age:
26 yo (1998-07-19)
Birth place:
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Citizenship:
Turkish
Height:
-
Weight:
-
Age:
-
Birth place:
-
Citizenship:
-