Alperen Şengün's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Alperen Şengün. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Alperen Şengün is a Turkish professional basketball player currently playing for the Houston Rockets in the NBA. Drafted 16th overall in 2021, Şengün is known for his advanced footwork, passing, and playmaking abilities as a center. He also represents the Turkish national team. He was named to his first NBA All-Star Game in 2025, solidifying his status as a rising star in the league.

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1973: Fifth player with 45-plus points, 15-plus rebounds and 5-plus steals

Since 1973, Alperen Şengün became the fifth player to total 45-plus points, 15-plus rebounds and 5-plus steals in a game in March 2024.

1984: Hakeem Olajuwon's record

In 1984, Hakeem Olajuwon set a record that was later broken by Alperen Şengün in January 2023, when Şengün became the youngest player in Rockets history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in a game.

1985: Rodney McCray record

In 1985, Rodney McCray set a record that was later broken by Alperen Şengün on November 20, 2023. Şengün became the youngest Rockets player to reach 2,000-plus points, 1,000-plus rebounds and 500-plus assists.

1993: Shaquille O'Neal's record

In 1993, Shaquille O'Neal set a record that was later surpassed by Alperen Şengün in January 2023. Şengün became the youngest center in NBA history to record at least 30 points, 15 rebounds and five assists in a game, surpassing O'Neal.

2009: Mehmet Okur's highest single-game score

In 2009, Mehmet Okur previously scored 43 points. On March 5, 2024, Alperen Şengün surpassed Okur's record for the highest single-game score by a Turkish player in the NBA, scoring 45 points.

2018: FIBA Under-16 European Championship

In 2018, Alperen Şengün competed with the Turkish under-16 national team at the FIBA Under-16 European Championship held in Novi Sad, Serbia, winning the bronze medal. He was also selected to the All-Tournament Team.

2018: Won Turkish Basketball Youth League championship

In the 2018–19 season, Alperen Şengün won the Turkish Basketball Youth League championship while competing with Banvit's juniors and was also named the league's MVP.

2019: FIBA Under-18 European Championship

In 2019, Alperen Şengün participated in the FIBA Under-18 European Championship with the Turkish under-18 national team, winning the silver medal. He was selected to the All-Tournament Team. He averaged 11.9 points and 9.0 rebounds per game.

May 2021: Named BSL MVP and Entered NBA draft

On May 12, 2021, Alperen Şengün was named the MVP of the Basketball Super League (BSL) regular season and announced his decision to enter the 2021 NBA draft on the same day.

March 2022: Scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds against Lakers

On March 9, 2022, Alperen Şengün scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in a 139–130 overtime win against the Los Angeles Lakers. Then, on March 26, he scored a then-career-high 27 points along with seven rebounds in a 115–98 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

November 2022: Recorded 21 points and 19 rebounds against Thunder

On November 26, 2022, Alperen Şengün recorded 21 points and a then-career-high 19 rebounds in a 118–105 win against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

January 2023: First career triple-double and career-high 33 points

In January 2023, Alperen Şengün achieved his first career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists against the Sacramento Kings. Later in the month, he scored a career-high 33 points against the Los Angeles Lakers and he also became the youngest player in Rockets history to record at least 30 points and 10 rebounds in a game, breaking Hakeem Olajuwon's record set in 1984. On January 25, he recorded his second career triple-double against the Washington Wizards.

January 2024: First NBA player of the week award and career high

During the week of January 1–7, 2024, Alperen Şengün was awarded his first career NBA player of the week award. On January 20, 2024, he tied his then-career high with 37 points. On January 21, he recorded his first triple-double of the season. On January 24, Şengün and teammate Jalen Green became the first duo in NBA history to score 30-plus points and 10-plus rebounds at 21 years or younger.

January 20, 2025: Şengün Records 1,000th Career Assist

On January 20, 2025, Alperen Şengün recorded his 1,000th career assist during a game against the Detroit Pistons. This achievement made him the youngest center in NBA history to reach this milestone.