14.07.2025 18:31
Fenerbahçe Beko Men's Basketball Team player Scottie Wilbekin stated that he wears the national jersey with great pride and wants to play for Turkey. In his statement, the star player said, "I have always worn this jersey with great pride, and I would always like to play for the Turkish National Team whenever there is an opportunity."
The player of Fenerbahçe Beko Men's Basketball Team, Scottie Wilbekin, stated that he wears the national jersey with great pride and that he always wants to play for Turkey whenever given the opportunity.
'I WOULD LIKE TO PLAY FOR THE TURKISH NATIONAL TEAM'
Wilbekin, in a statement to AA reporter, recalled that the process experienced in the past ended in an unwanted way.
The 32-year-old basketball player conveyed that Turkey holds an important place in his career, saying, "I came to this country with the Darüşşafaka jersey and spent three seasons. I will also enter my fourth season with the Fenerbahçe jersey. During this process, I experienced many special moments and successes in this country. One of these special moments was definitely being able to be part of the Turkish National Team. I do not want to go back to the process experienced in the past, but as a result, this situation ended in a way that I never wanted. I would like to emphasize that I have always worn this jersey with great pride, and from now on, I would always like to play for the Turkish National Team whenever there is an opportunity." he expressed.
Wilbekin, explaining that they had a historic season with Fenerbahçe Beko, noted the following regarding his return process after injury:
"It was an unfortunate period for me, but unfortunately, injuries are part of this game, this business. The important thing is to get through these processes strongly and reach a level where you can continue your goals from where you left off, and I have made an effort for that. Of course, my greatest consolation and source of happiness was the wonderful season my teammates had. I actually experienced complex emotions because I wanted to be on the court with them and fight together. But ultimately, it was a very good season for my team. My biggest goal is to return to the courts in the best way next season and to be with them in the new trophies to be won."
A TOUGH SEASON AWAITS US AS THE CHAMPION OF ALL CUPS'
Wilbekin stated that the new season will be more challenging because they are a team that has won all the cups.
Emphasizing that he is very happy to have extended his contract with Fenerbahçe, Wilbekin said, "Turkey holds a very important place in my career. I have spent three seasons at Fenerbahçe. Of course, although the last season was unfortunate, I feel a significant sense of belonging here after all these years. I feel that I have a lot of work to do with the Fenerbahçe Beko jersey ahead of me. I am preparing for the new season both physically and mentally in this direction." he evaluated.
Highlighting that they are ready for the challenge next season, the experienced player stated, "Next season, we will be a team that all teams will see as a target match, a target opponent. A tough season awaits us as the champion of all cups, but this is a very big challenge. My teammates and I will be ready for this. It is always necessary to go step by step and focus on the next match. We want to have the best preparation period possible, enter the season, and then maintain our form towards the most critical periods of the season to achieve our goals." he expressed.
'I AM IMPATIENT FOR THE FIRST MATCH'
Wilbekin concluded his words with the following statements about the Fenerbahçe fans: "A historic season has passed, and of course, they played a significant role in this success. Next season, we will embark on our journey with great goals again, and in this regard, our biggest supporters will again be them. Personally, I have missed meeting them very much, and I am looking forward to the first match where I will face them."