When the Houston Rockets drafted Alperen Sengun, they were very concerned about how he would adjust to life in the NBA. Still only 19 years old, the Turkish teenager couldn’t speak any English.

Alperen Sengun's scoring efficiency for the Houston Rockets should improve this season. ... One of the best scoring big men in the NBA is Joel Embiid, who has learned the art of drawing fouls.

The Houston Rockets had one of their best seasons in the past five years, mostly led by All-Star big man Alperen Sengun. The talented center had one of his best seasons in the NBA, and he earned ...

NCAA Tournament Star Gets Alperen Sengun Comparison in Mock Draft 17 Maryland center Derik Queen (25) celebrates a play against Michigan during the second half of Big Ten Tournament semifinal at ...

To most observers, fourth-year center Alperen Sengun is viewed as the best NBA player on the Houston Rockets entering the 2024-25 season. That assessment also extends to the developers of the ...

1 / 6 OrlandoMagic.com's Josh Cohen analyzes 2021 NBA Draft prospect Alperen Sengun. What's Inside: NBA Comparisons Strengths Weaknesses Note: The contents of this gallery have not been reviewed ...

Sengun is averaging 11.1 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.3 blocks, doing more on the defensive end. Sengun is tied for the most double-doubles in the NBA season with 12 .

Jonathan Feigen: As expected, NBA rules Giannis Antetokounmpo was out of bounds with the ball after he blocked Alperen Sengun’s last shot with 20.4 seconds left, beginning the possession that ...

After struggling in a loss to the Warriors last week, fourth-year center Alperen Sengun finished with 26 points, 11 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals on Wednesday, shooting 10-of-18 overall (55.6% ...

Alperen Sengun 2021 NBA draft scouting report: What he’ll bring to the league Published: Jul. 16, 2021, 12:00 p.m. Alperen Sengun of Turkey is among the top international players in the 2021 NBA ...

Alperen Sengun dominates 'too small' Rudy Gobert as Rockets seal spot in NBA Cup quarterfinals Sengun finished with a triple-double and outplayed the four-time DPOY in money time.