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U17 National Team starts World Cup qualifiers with two wins after defeating Slovenia
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U17 National Team starts World Cup qualifiers with two wins after defeating Slovenia

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • The Turkish U17 National Basketball Team secured their second victory in the FIBA World Cup qualifiers, defeating Slovenia 87-66.
  • The team led throughout the game, finishing the first quarter 21-18 and the half 40-36, extending their lead in the second half.
  • The Turkish U17 team will play Puerto Rico next on Tuesday, June 30, as they continue their campaign in Group C.

The Turkish U17 National Basketball Team has started their FIBA World Cup qualifying campaign with a strong 2-0 record, following a decisive 87-66 victory over Slovenia. The match, held at the Turkcell Basketball Development Center, saw the Turkish team maintain control from the outset.

Turkey established an early lead, closing the first quarter at 21-18 and heading into halftime with a 40-36 advantage. They extended this lead significantly in the second half, securing a comfortable win. This victory marks their second consecutive win in Group C, while Slovenia suffered their second loss.

The national team received support from the senior men's national team, who are currently preparing for their own European qualifiers. Head coach Ergin Ataman and legendary figures like Aydฤฑn ร–rs were present, alongside current national team players, to cheer on the young squad. The presence of the senior team and fans added to the atmosphere, with players engaging with supporters for photos and autographs.

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Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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