Besiktas Moves to Sign Scottie Wilbekin After EuroLeague Entry
Besiktas has approached Scottie Wilbekin as it looks to strengthen its roster after being officially cleared to play in the EuroLeague. The Turkish club, which recently learned it will take part in the competition, is aiming to add one of the most recognizable American guards in Turkish basketball in recent years.
Wilbekin, who spent several years with Fenerbahce and recently recovered from an injury, averaged 7.7 points per game this season in EuroLeague play, shooting 47.2% from the field and 44% from three-point range. He played just six games before leaving the team, his only stop since departing Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Besiktas is also being linked by context to former Maccabi Tel Aviv center Ante Zizic, who played for the club last season, though the report focuses on Wilbekin as the new target. Other recent Besiktas players mentioned include Furkan Korkmaz, former Hapoel Jerusalem guard Brinton Lemar, and veteran Serhat Senli.
The report was published on June 27, 2026 at 10:30.
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