Alperen Şengün
Şengün with the Houston Rockets in 2023 | |
| No. 28 – Houston Rockets | |
|---|---|
| Position | Center |
| League | NBA |
| Personal information | |
| Born | 25 July 2002 Giresun, Turkey |
| Listed height | 6 ft 11 in (2.11 m) |
| Listed weight | 243 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| NBA draft | 2021: 1st round, 16th overall pick |
| Drafted by | Oklahoma City Thunder |
| Playing career | 2018–present |
| Career history | |
| 2018–2019 | Bandırma Kırmızı |
| 2019–2020 | Teksüt Bandırma |
| 2020–2021 | Beşiktaş |
| 2021–present | Houston Rockets |
| Career highlights | |
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| Stats at NBA.com | |
| Stats at Basketball Reference | |
Medals | |
Alperen Şengün (Turkish pronunciation: [ˈaɫpeɾæn ˈʃæɲɟyn]; born 25 July 2002) is a Turkish professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents the senior Turkish national team. Known for his footwork and playmaking ability, he was selected as the 16th pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft. He was named to his first NBA All-Star Game in 2025.