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 the first round of the 2021 NBA draft, he's recognized for his post skills and playmaking abilities. He also plays for the Turkish national team. Şengün earned his first NBA All-Star selection in 2025.

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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, where he won the bronze medal and was selected to the competition's All-Tournament Team.

2019: FIBA Under-18 European Championship Silver Medal

In 2019, Alperen Şengün played at the FIBA Under-18 European Championship with the Turkish under-18 national team, winning the silver medal. He was also selected to the competition's All-Tournament Team.

May 2021: Named MVP and entered NBA draft

On May 12, 2021, Alperen Şengün was named the MVP of the BSL's regular season and announced his decision to enter the 2021 NBA draft.

January 2023: First career triple-double

On January 11, 2023, Alperen Şengün recorded his first career triple-double with 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a game against the Sacramento Kings. He also became the youngest player in Rockets history to achieve this milestone.

January 2024: Named NBA Player of the Week

During the week of January 1–7, 2024, Alperen Şengün was awarded his first career NBA Player of the Week award, after leading the Rockets to a 3-1 record.

January 2025: 1,000th career assist and All-Star Game selection

In January 2025, Alperen Şengün achieved his 1,000th career assist against the Detroit Pistons, becoming the youngest center in NBA history to reach this milestone. Also on January 30, 2025, he was named a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, marking his first selection and making him the second Turkish player to be selected since 2007.

March 2025: Double-double games and playoff spot

In March 2025, Alperen Şengün recorded eight double-double games, contributing to the Rockets' 12-1 streak and securing the no. 2 playoff spot.

September 9, 2025: Triple-Double in EuroBasket 2025

On September 9, 2025, Alperen Şengün recorded a triple-double with 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in EuroBasket 2025, becoming the youngest player to achieve this in EuroBasket history. Turkey defeated Poland in the quarterfinals.

September 14, 2025: EuroBasket 2025 Finals

On September 14, 2025, Alperen Şengün recorded 28 points in the EuroBasket 2025 Finals, where Turkey lost 83-88 against Germany, securing the silver medal. He was selected for the tournament's "all-star five" team.