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The Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun made a significant statement about his potential contribution to Turkey during the 2023 pre-Olympic Qualifiers in his debut appearance for the national team this summer.

Sengun showcased his skills with an impressive performance of 24 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists, playing a key role in Turkey’s 87-84 victory over Poland in a preparatory match held in Istanbul.

For Poland, Olek Balcerowski scored 24 points. His national team aims to secure a spot in the Olympic Qualifiers through the Pre-Olympic Qualifying tournament, which is being jointly hosted with Estonia.