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Highlights: Alperen Sengun dazzles as Turkey edges Poland in international match

With a dominant showing at this week’s international match versus Poland, Turkey’s Alperen Sengun gave #Rockets fans plenty to be excited about heading into the 2023-24 season.

Jalen Green isn’t the only third-year Houston Rockets prospect who appears to be making a big impression in the 2023 NBA offseason.

After a late change in plans, Alperen Sengun is playing for Turkey’s national basketball team in this month’s FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament. Earlier this week, Houston’s talented young big man had 24 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists as Turkey downed Poland, 87-84, in a preparation game taking place in Istanbul.

In his first international appearance this offseason, Sengun delivered plenty of highlights on both ends of the court. In one of them, he finished a key 3-point play late as Turkey pulled away. It was also noteworthy Sengun made all 10 of his free throws after shooting 71.3% from the line over his first two NBA seasons.

Here’s a look at Sengun’s top highlights versus Poland.

Beyond Sengun and Green, other Rockets playing in this current international window include Dillon Brooks for Canada and Jock Landale for Australia. Unlike Turkey, both of those teams will participate in the upcoming 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup.

Report: Rockets center Alperen Sengun to join Turkey’s national team in August

In a reversal of earlier plans, #Rockets center Alperen Sengun will reportedly play for Turkey’s national team this month as it attempts to win a spot in the 2024 Olympics qualifying tournament.

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Third-year Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun will play for Turkey’s national basketball team in this month’s FIBA Olympic Pre-Qualifying Tournament, according to Fanatik.

It was previously reported that Sengun would skip this set of games. However, Fanatik reports that Sengun finished his individual training in the United States early to join the national team.

Turkey’s pre-qualifying tournament games take place in Istanbul from Aug. 12-20. Turkey will face Ukraine, Bulgaria and Iceland in Group C action. Group D features Croatia, Belgium, Sweden and the Netherlands. The two top teams from each group advance to a knockout stage, and the tournament winner earns a ticket to next year’s qualifiers for the 2024 Olympics.

Sengun averaged 14.8 points (55.3% FG, 33.3% on 3-pointers), 9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 28.9 minutes with the Rockets last season. He remains Houston’s expected starting center heading into training camp for the 2023-24 NBA season, which starts in October.

A native of Giresun, Turkey, Sengun was drafted with the No. 16 pick in the 2021 first round. The 6-foot-11 big man is 21 years old.

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Minnesota mistakes partner for turkey, shoots him

A 54-year-old Minnesota man is recovering from a gunshot wound inflicted by his hunting partner, who thought he was shooting a turkey.

A 54-year-old Minnesota man is recovering from a gunshot wound inflicted by his hunting partner, who thought he was shooting a turkey.

The victim of what authorities described as an “accidental shooting” is expected to survive.

The incident occurred Wednesday in Baytown Township.

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The Washington County Sheriff’s Office stated in a news release:

“Just before 1:30 pm, two members of the same hunting party were in an area east of Northbrook Blvd. N. and 51st Ave. N. when one hunter mistakenly identified the other as a turkey and fired a shot.

“Washington County deputies and first responders were immediately called to the scene and the victim, a 54-year-old man from Arden Hills, was transported to Region’s Hospital with apparent non-life-threatening injuries.”

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources in helping with the investigation.

–Generic turkey image is courtesy of ©Pete Thomas

Top 10 Notre Dame women’s basketball players according to ChatGPT

Does the bot know women’s basketball?

I asked AI information bot ChatGPT to list what it believes are Notre Dame’s top 10 men’s basketball players. It only makes sense for me to give the women equal treatment. Plus the women have both a better recent past and future than the men. You know people want to know who’s made the program so special.

Please note that ChatGPT’s knowledge cuts off at September 2021, so you won’t find [autotag]Olivia Miles[/autotag] on this list. Heck, she probably wouldn’t have made it anyway since she just completed her sophomore season. She still has a legacy to complete.

Here is ChatGPT’s disclaimer regarding the list:

“As a language model, I do not have personal opinions or beliefs, and my responses are generated based on data and information available to me. However, I can provide you with a list of some of the most notable Notre Dame women’s basketball players, based on their achievements, accolades, and impact on the program.”

It also says this:

“Please note that this list is not exhaustive and is subject to personal opinions and interpretations. There have been many talented and accomplished players in Notre Dame women’s basketball history, and different people may have different criteria for their top 10 selections.”

With that out of the way, let’s see who the information bot has deemed worthy of making this list and what it had to say about each player:

Alperen Sengun auctioning off Rockets items for earthquake relief in Turkey

#Rockets center Alperen Sengun is auctioning off signed, game-worn jerseys and more to support earthquake victims in his native Turkey. Details here:

In recent days, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun made it clear his thoughts are with his homeland, Turkey, where a devastating earthquake hit near the Turkish-Syrian border.

“The pain we experience is indescribable,” Sengun tweeted. “My prayers, my heart is with our citizens who were affected by the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş… R.I.P. to those who lost their lives, I wish a speedy recovery to the injureds. #PrayForTurkey”

Now, the 20-year-old is using his platform to take further action. On Saturday, Sengun launched a relief drive featuring game-worn memorabilia and an upcoming game experience. He writes:

Join me in helping the people in my home country of Turkey. I’m auctioning off game worn jerseys of me and my teammates and a game experience to raise money for earthquake relief. Click “auction” at the top of the page to bid on each item.

All proceeds will go to Ahbap, a Turkish organization that is working in the earthquake torn areas to help families with food, water and basic needs. To learn more about Ahbap or donate directly, please visit this link: https://ahbap.org/.

Sengun’s support drive can be accessed here.

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Alperen Sengun feels indescribable pain after earthquake in Turkey

“The pain we experience is indescribable,” writes #Rockets center Alperen Sengun, a native of Turkey. “My prayers, my heart is with our citizens who were affected by the earthquake.”

Second-year NBA center Alperen Sengun was in the starting lineup for his Houston Rockets during Monday night’s home game versus Sacramento. But it would be understandable if his mind was elsewhere, especially in the hours leading up to the tip.

Earlier in the day, the U.S. Geological Survey said a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck at 4:17 a.m. local time in the southern Turkish province of Kahramanmaras, about 20 miles from Gaziantep. Many aftershocks followed, according to authorities, and hours later, a 7.5 magnitude quake struck more than 60 miles away.

The death toll along the Turkish-Syrian border surged to 3,400 and is still rising, as of late Monday. Tens of thousands are injured. More information is available at usatoday.com.

“The pain we experience is indescribable,” Sengun tweeted. “My prayers, my heart is with our citizens who were affected by the earthquake in Kahramanmaraş… R.I.P. to those who lost their lives, I wish a speedy recovery to the injureds. #PrayForTurkey”

Just 20 years old, Sengun is quickly making a name for himself in professional basketball, and he’ll take part in the NBA’s Rising Stars event later this month during All-Star Weekend.

But for the time being, he’s balancing a breakout season on the court with the sobering reality of a dire situation back home.

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A Thanksgiving treat: Comparing professional golfers to popular turkey day dishes

What’s your favorite Thanksgiving dish? And what golfer most closely aligns with it?

It’s that time of the year again.

Families are gathering around the table, giving thanks and stuffing their faces full while watching football on TV.

However, some folks may make their way to a golf course, scratching that itch that simply won’t go away. Although the professional golf world across the United States is quiet on Thanksgiving, that doesn’t mean golf can’t be a part of the holiday season.

That got us thinking: which golfers are most like certain Thanksgiving dishes? As we try to have a little fun and not take things so seriously heading into the holidays, here’s what we came up with: (A reminder — this is for fun.)

We drafted Thanksgiving foods and it got weird

We drafted Thanksgiving side dishes and, yeah, it got weird.

Here at For The Win, we’re committed to hashing out the most important cultural questions of our time, not just in the realm of sports but in every corner of the American experience. Thanksgiving is a time of togetherness, which means it’s also a time of conflict. Arguments are an integral part of Thanksgiving, like those chalky hearts on Valentine’s Day or fireworks on the 4th of July.

This week, the FTW staff came together for the ultimate Thanksgiving debate: what goes on your plate on the biggest culinary holiday of the year?

Our seven competitors, choosing in a snake-style draft order, were all given turkey and gravy at the outset, with the exception of our resident vegetarian Michelle who chose hummus as her protein. Each staffer was required to pick two sides, a dessert, and a drink. You can listen to an audio recording of the full draft here and read on for the results below:

The Teams

Caroline Darney
Charles Curtis
Matt Scalici
Andy Nesbitt
Blake Schuster
Christian D’Andrea
Michelle Martinelli

EuroBasket grades: How did Houston Rockets players perform?

Alberto de Roa of @HoopsHype gives his grades for NBA players who competed at EuroBasket 2022, including Alperen Sengun and Usman Garuba of the Rockets.

It’s the NBA’s most boring month, but European basketball was at its best in September. The 2022 European Basketball Championship (EuroBasket) will be remembered as a fascinating and prediction-busting tournament, filled with NBA superstars and big upsets.

Up to 35 NBA players represented their national teams, including second-year prospects Alperen Sengun (Turkey) and Usman Garuba (Spain) of the Houston Rockets. This is how each performed in arguably the most exciting EuroBasket of all-time, as graded by international hoops writer Alberto de Roa of HoopsHype.

De Roa’s grades for all NBA players are available at HoopsHype, but we’ve pulled his analysis of Sengun and Garuba below. With Garuba as a key reserve, Spain went on to win the tournament.

Both European prospects will be back with the Rockets when training camp for the 2022-23 season starts on Tuesday, Sept. 27.