Metecan Birsen
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Birsen with the Fenerbahçe | |
| No. 8 – Eskişehir Basket | |
|---|---|
| Position | Small forward |
| League | Turkish Basketball League |
| Personal information | |
| Born |
April 6, 1995 Kadıköy, Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8.75 in (2.05 m) |
| Listed weight | 205 lb (93 kg) |
| Career information | |
| Pro career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–present | Fenerbahçe Ülker |
| 2014–present | → Eskişehir Basket (loan) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Medals
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James Metecan Birsen (born 6 April 1995) is a Turkish professional basketball player who currently plays for Eskişehir Basket on loan from Fenerbahçe Ülker of the Turkish Basketball League.
Professional career
Birsen grew up with the Fenerbahçe Ülker juniors team and he made his debut with Fenerbahçe during the 2011–12 season. On 26 August 2014, he was loaned for a season to Olin Edirne, later renamed as Eskişehir Basket.[1][2] Then Olin Edirne relocated to Eskişehir as Eskişehir Basket.
Turkish national team
He has been member of the Turkish Under-16 and Under-18 national team. He won the bronze medal at the 2010 European U-16 Championship.
Awards and accomplishments
Club
- Turkish Basketball League:
Gold (2013-14) - Turkish Super Cup: Gold (2013)
International
Personal life
He has Turkish father and Irish mother.[4][5]
References
- ↑ Olin Edirne confirmed Metecan's loan deal
- ↑ Metecan to set Olin loan
- ↑ "Turkey Roster". U18 European Championship Men Division A. 2013-07-29. Retrieved 2013-07-29.
- ↑ Attention to James "Baby" Metecan
- ↑ Turkish youngsters