Ömer Yurtseven is a Turkish professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association. In addition to his professional career, he also represents Turkey internationally.
Player Profile and Personal Life
Ömer Faruk Yurtseven was born in Istanbul, Turkey on June 19, 1998. He stands 211 cm tall and his weight is listed at 125 kg. Yurtseven is a right-handed player and is a center.
Yurtseven enjoys playing chess and has said that his favorite player is Magnus Carlsen.
| Position | Center |
| Height / weight | 2.11 m / 125 kg |
| Born | 19 Jun 1998 |
| Nationality |
Turkey
|
| Playing Style | Right Handed |
| Nickname | Big Yurt |
| Team History | |
Utah
|
2023 - 2024 |
Miami Heat
|
2021 - 2023 |
| Oklahoma City Blue | 2021 |
| Fenerbahçe | 2015 - 2016 |
Youth and College Career
Yurtseven played for Fenerbahçe’s youth teams in Turkey. In October 2015, at age 17, he became the youngest player in history to play in an NBA preseason game when Fenerbahçe faced the Brooklyn Nets.
Yurtseven began his college career at North Carolina State University in 2016. After two seasons with the Wolfpack, he transferred to Georgetown University.
Professional Career
After going undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft, Yurtseven played briefly for the Oklahoma City Blue of the NBA G League in 2021.
In May 2021, Yurtseven signed with the Miami Heat. He made his NBA debut on December 26, 2021. The Heat also had him play with the Sioux Falls Skyforce.
In July 2023, Yurtseven signed with the Utah Jazz. As of 2024, he still plays for the Jazz.
Career Highlights
- 2018 - Third-team All-ACC
- 2014 - Turkish Super League champion
- 2013 - Turkish Super Cup winner
Medals Record
- 2016 - Bronze medal, FIBA Europe Under-20 Championship (Finland), U20 team
- 2015 - Silver medal, FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship (Greece)
