In recent years, Bursaspor has developed a remarkable tradition of showcasing young Turkish scorers. A few years ago, Onuralp Bitim made a spectacular breakthrough wearing the Bursaspor jersey and eventually made his way to the NBA. A similar story recently unfolded with David Mutaf.
Just like Onuralp, David seized his opportunities with Bursaspor, made the most of his minutes and role, and joined Anadolu Efes this summer. Now, after Onuralp Bitim and David Mutaf, it seems that another young scorer is stepping into the spotlight.
Berk Can Akın, a 20-year-old shooting guard developed in the Bursaspor Yörsan youth system, left the team a year ago to join the NCAA side UC Irvine. However, after a year in the NCAA that didn’t go as planned, he returned to Bursaspor this summer.
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