Berk Demir
 | |
| No. 11 – Tofaş | |
|---|---|
| Position | Power forward |
| League | Basketbol Süper Ligi |
| Personal information | |
| Born | May 18, 1995 Istanbul, Turkey |
| Nationality | Turkish |
| Listed height | 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) |
| Listed weight | 220 lb (100 kg) |
| Career information | |
| College | Istanbul Technical University |
| NBA draft | 2017: undrafted |
| Playing career | 2011–present |
| Career history | |
| 2011–2012 | İTÜ B.K. |
| 2011–2012 | Anadolu Efes |
| 2012–2016 | İTÜ B.K. |
| 2016–2018 | Anadolu Efes |
| 2018–2021 | Darüşşafaka |
| 2021–2023 | Türk Telekom |
| 2023–2024 | Darüşşafaka |
| 2024–present | Tofaş |
Berk Demir (born May 18, 1995) is a Turkish professional basketball player for Tofaş of Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). He previously played college basketball at Istanbul Technical University. He plays at the power forward position.
College career
[edit]Demir began playing college basketball as early as age 16 during the 2011-12 season for the İTÜ B.K. at Istanbul Technical University. He played 13 games and averaged 2.4 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.1 assists.[1]
Professional career
[edit]Demir joined the Turkish Basketball League while still in his teens and played for the Anadolu Efes during the 2011-12 season. In his only game played with the team, Demir averaged 6.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks.[1]
He returned to İTÜ B.K. in 2012 and played for the team in 106 games until 2016, averaging a combined total of 27.6 points, 17.1 rebounds and 2.3 assists.[1]
In 2016, Demir returned to Anadolu Efes and played until 2018. He played 22 games and averaged a combined total of 2.6 points, 2.0 rebounds and 0.5 rebounds.[1]
Demir entered the 2017 NBA draft in which he was not selected.[2]
In 2018, Demir signed with Darüşşafaka.
On June 12, 2021, he has signed with Türk Telekom of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[3]
On July 16, 2023, after two years break, he signed with Darüşşafaka Lassa of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) for a second stint.[4]
On July 3, 2024, he signed with Tofaş of Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d Proballers.com Profile
- ^ RealGM Profile
- ^ "Berk Demir joins Turk Telekom Ankara". Sportando. June 12, 2021. Retrieved June 14, 2021.
- ^ @dackabasket (July 16, 2023). "Yeni sezon transfer çalışmalarını sürdüren kulübümüz, 2018 ve 2021 yılları arasındaki üç sezon boyunca formamızı giyen Berk Demir'i kadrosuna kattı" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ^ "Ailemize Hoş Geldin: Berk Demir". tofasspor.com (in Turkish). July 3, 2024. Retrieved July 3, 2024.
External links
[edit]- Berk Demir EuroCup Profile
- Berk Demir TBLStat.net Profile
- Berk Demir Eurobasket Profile
- Berk Demir TBL Profile
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