Serdar Karagöz, President-CEO of AA, who was elected to the Board of Directors of the Turkish Basketball Federation (TBF), expressed his desire for basketball excitement to be felt across every corner of Turkey. Karagöz, speaking after the TBF’s ordinary general assembly, stated that a new basketball atmosphere needs to be created in Turkey.
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Following the re-election of Hidayet Türkoğlu as President of the TBF, Karagöz outlined important goals for the future of Turkish basketball. He mentioned that a new process of resurgence for the national teams is planned for the summer of 2025. This period could be critical for enhancing Turkey’s position in international basketball.
Spreading Basketball Across the Country: Young People from Every Region Should Feel the Excitement
Karagöz emphasized the importance of spreading basketball across Turkey and mentioned that the Basketball Development Center in Istanbul is already world-class. However, he highlighted that this effort should not be limited to Istanbul. “We want young people from every region, from Trabzon to Hakkari, from Diyarbakır to Edirne, to be excited about basketball,” Karagöz said, stressing that basketball should not be confined to major cities.
Creating a Basketball Environment in the Streets and the Joy of Watching
Serdar Karagöz, a TBF Board Member, also highlighted the need for a vibrant basketball environment in the streets. He said, “Sporting achievements bring both excitement and viewership. But when the basketball craze sweeps across the entire country, it will mean that we, as a management, have reached our goals for the new period.” He pointed out that creating such an environment is important not only for sporting success but also for spreading the love of basketball across the country.
Building the Future of Basketball with Experienced Professionals
Karagöz underlined that basketball is a less stressful and more sport-oriented domain compared to football. He said, “When the basketball craze sweeps the entire country, it will mean that we, as a management, have achieved our goals for the new period,” and emphasized the importance of combining basketball’s social and sporting benefits. He believes basketball plays a vital role not only in achieving sporting success but also in contributing to public health and spreading among young people.
Creating a Basketball Wave with Young People
Serdar Karagöz expressed his wish to create a “basketball wave” among Turkey’s millions of young people. He mentioned that the goal is to increase the international representation of basketball both at the national team and club levels. He pledged to continue working toward these objectives, ensuring that basketball becomes a central part of young people’s lives across Turkey.