Alperen Sengun is one of the most remarkable Turkish talents to play in the NBA. Born on July 25, 2002 in Giresun, Turkey, Alperen Sengun plays as a center for the Houston Rockets. He was picked 16th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2021 NBA Draft. However, he was later traded to the Houston Rockets for two future first-round picks. Sengun was the second-highest Turkish player selection after Enes Kanter Freedom.
Sengun started playing basketball when he was eight, following his elder brother. He played in the Turkish basketball leagues and won the Turkish Junior league in 2019, and won the Most Valuable Player of the Turkish League in 2021. Alperen Sengun can play both as a power forward and center. He has a highly efficient low-post game, utilizing drop steps, spin moves, and fadeaways. Known for his versatile gameplay, he is equipped with an elite passing ability. In the 2022/23 season, Sengun averaged 14.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 3.9 assists, 0.9 steals, and 0.9 blocks per game. In the 2023/24 regular season, the Turkish star averaged 21.1 points with 9.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game.
Alperen Sengun's height
Alperen Sengun is 6 feet 9 inches tall as per his roster profile on the NBA website.
Alperen Sengun's wingspan
Alperen Sengun’s wingspan measures 7 feet 2 inches according to NBA 2K Ratings.
Alperen Sengun;s weight
Alperen Sengun’s weight is 243lb (110kg) as per his roster profile on the NBA website.
FAQs on Alperen Sengun
A. Alperen Sengun plays for the Houston Rockets in the NBA and the Turkish national team.
A. As of April 2025, Alperen Sengun career high is points is 45, which he achieved against the Spurs on March 5, 2024
A. Alperen Sengun signed a four-year contract worth $15,550,974 with the Houston Rockets, where his average annual salary would be $3,887,744. His salary for the 2023-24 season is $3,536,280.
A. Sengun was picked by the Oklahoma City Thunder with the 16th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft. However, he was soon traded to the Houston Rockets for two future first-round picks.
