Serhat Çetin (born 23 February 1986) is a Turkish professional

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coach and former player. Standing at , he mainly plays the

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position but he also has the ability to play as a

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position if needed. He is current assistant coach for Manisa Basket of the

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(BSL).

Professional career

He started his professional career in Efes Pilsen. In 2004, he moved to Tekelspor. After a successful season, he signed a contract with Galatasaray Cafe Crown. He signed with Pınar Karşıyaka in 2006. During 2006-07 season, he averaged 10.1 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals in 30 games. With that performance, he drew the attention of Fenerbahçe. Before the 2007-08 season, he was the third transfer of Fenerbahçe after Emir Preldžić and Gašper Vidmar. He spent three seasons there, usually being a role player. He went to Beşiktaş Milangaz at the beginning of the 2010-11 season. The next year, he had already become an important part of the team. Led by coach Ergin Ataman, they won the 2011–12 Turkish Cup Basketball, beating Banvit B.K. and Çetin was named the Turkish Basketball Cup MVP for his performance. Beşiktaş went on winning the 2011–12 FIBA EuroChallenge in

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. Beşiktaş also won the 2011–12 Turkish Basketball League, completing the treble. After that legendary season, Beşiktaş dealt with financial problems and many star players departed. They brought their former player Erman Kunter as the new coach. Despite these dire conditions, Çetin decided to stay and helped the team win the Super Cup against Anadolu Efes. Before the 2013–14 season, he didn't renew his expired contract and went to Tofaş On 8 July 2014, he signed a three-year contract with Fenerbahçe. On 20 August 2015, he signed with Darüşşafaka for the 2015–16 season. On 10 October 2016, he signed with Türk Telekom. On 28 July 2019, he has signed with CSO Voluntari of the Liga Națională.

Coaching career

Following retirement, he has started his coaching career by becoming assistant coach for Beşiktaş of the Turkish

(BSL). On August 1, 2023, he signed and became assistant coach for

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during 2024 FIBA Men's Pre-Qualifying Olympic Qualifying Tournaments.

References

External links

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at TBLStat.net * {{DEFAULTSORT:Cetin, Serhat 1986 births Living people Alpella basketball players Basketball players from Istanbul Beşiktaş men's basketball players Competitors at the 2013 Mediterranean Games Darüşşafaka Basketbol players Fenerbahçe men's basketball players Galatasaray S.K. (men's basketball) players Karşıyaka basketball players Mediterranean Games gold medalists for Turkey Mediterranean Games medalists in basketball Shooting guards Small forwards Tofaş S.K. players Turkish men's basketball players Türk Telekom B.K. players 21st-century Turkish sportsmen