Cedi Osman has carved out a significant place in Turkish basketball history, ascending to the fourth position on the nation's all-time scoring hierarchy in the EuroBasket competition. This achievement underscores his enduring impact and consistent performance on the international stage, marking a notable career highlight.
During Türkiye's recent 85-79 triumph against Sweden in the EuroBasket Round of 16, the 30-year-old forward delivered a standout performance, contributing 17 points. This critical scoring display pushed his cumulative points across 24 EuroBasket appearances to 358. This impressive tally allowed him to surpass Ersan Ilyasova, who concluded his career with 355 points over 32 games, further cementing Osman's legacy.
The only luminaries who still rank above Osman on Türkiye's EuroBasket scoring list are true icons of the sport. Hidayet Turkoglu leads the pack with an astounding 607 points from 49 contests. Following him is Ibrahim Kutluay, who amassed 526 points across 40 games, and Yalcin Granit, who remarkably secured 386 points in just 25 appearances. This elite group highlights the caliber of players Osman now stands alongside.
Türkiye's top ten all-time EuroBasket scorers now feature a distinguished array of talent:
- Hidayet Turkoglu – 607 points in 49 games
- Ibrahim Kutluay – 526 points in 40 games
- Yalcin Granit – 386 points in 25 games
- Cedi Osman – 358 points in 24 games
- Ersan Ilyasova – 355 points in 32 games
- Mirsad Turkcan – 338 points in 35 games
- Altan Dincer – 336 points in 27 games
- Zeki Tosun – 260 points in 21 games
- Ender Arslan – 246 points in 35 games
- Mehmet Okur – 245 points in 27 games
Osman's sustained scoring ability and longevity in the competition have firmly established him among these legendary figures. As Türkiye progresses to the Quarter-Finals in Riga, he is set to have additional opportunities to enhance his point total, with the potential to narrow the gap on Yalcin Granit's third-place standing.
This latest accomplishment solidifies Cedi Osman's standing as a prominent scorer in Turkish basketball history, demonstrating his consistent impact on the national team's performance in Europe's premier basketball championship. His ongoing presence in the tournament means more chances to climb the scoring ladder and further etch his name in the record books.
