Koyun Explodes as Türkiye Dominates Denmark
Erdinc Alex Koyun ignited Türkiye's offence with a scorching 24-point performance, powering his squad to a commanding 88-62 triumph over Denmark at the FIBA U18 EuroBasket. Türkiye established a 39-28 lead by halftime, but truly seized control in the third quarter, outscoring their opponents by 11 points to enter the final period with a commanding 68-46 advantage. Türkiye's offensive efficiency, despite converting just 39% of their 94 field goal attempts, was bolstered by a massive 48 points from their bench, while Denmark struggled at 33% shooting. Reserve Ruzgar Fenemen chipped in 9 points and 5 steals, and Demir Ozturk added 10 points and 7 rebounds. For Denmark, Laurits Bomholt and Gustav Drejer both tallied 12 points, but their efforts were outmatched by Türkiye's collective strength. This dominant display sends a clear message and builds significant momentum for Türkiye in the tournament.