2025-26 Season
ALPEREN SENGUN
2025-26 Season
ALPEREN SENGUN
Sengun produces at an elite rate for a 33-minute workload. 3.2 turnovers per game cost 6.2 points of value nightly. Elite defensive value (+3.9/game) is a major strength.
About this model: Net Impact can't measure floor spacing, help defense rotations, or playmaking gravity — so wings and guards are slightly undervalued vs bigs. How Net Impact works
TEAM COMPARISON
of 12 teammates (10+ games, 10+ min)
SKILL DNA
Percentile rank vs 92 Centers with 10+ games
THE SEASON SO FAR
Alperen Sengun spent the first quarter of the season evolving into a true offensive hub, though his nightly effectiveness swung wildly based on his shot selection. Look at the 11/16 vs ORL matchup, where he poured in 30 points, 12 rebounds, and 8 assists but only managed a mild +3.3 impact score. The hidden cost of that raw production was a disastrous 11-for-31 shooting night filled with missed bunnies and forced hook shots that severely diluted his value. Conversely, he found ways to dictate winning basketball even when his scoring volume dipped. During the 11/12 vs WAS contest, Sengun tallied just 16 points, yet he generated a sturdy +5.3 impact score because his elite elbow playmaking and dominance on the glass (+3.3 hustle metric) kept the offense humming. When he perfectly balanced his scoring and passing, the results were terrifying for opponents. He completely dissected double-teams during the 11/14 vs POR game, posting 25 points on hyper-efficient 9-for-13 shooting. That masterful blend of central hub play yielded a monstrous +25.7 impact score, heavily boosted by a massive +18.1 defensive metric.
Alperen Sengun's midseason stretch was defined by extreme volatility as a central offensive hub, swinging wildly between masterful paint orchestration and forced, inefficient post-ups. When he operated with patience and elite footwork, he was practically unstoppable. He peaked on 01/26 vs MEM with a staggering +19.6 impact score, converting 15 of his 17 field goal attempts to achieve absolute dominance in the painted area. Yet, his insistence on forcing tough shots through double-teams often dragged his overall value into the red. Look no further than his 01/31 vs DAL performance. Despite tallying 14 rebounds and seven assists, a brutal 6-for-20 shooting night resulted in a -4.8 impact score because his stubborn shot selection actively damaged the offense. Conversely, a stark drop in scoring aggression was just as harmful, as seen on 12/20 vs DEN where his passive eight-point outing yielded a disastrous -7.2 impact. The Turkish big man remains a brilliant playmaker, but this window revealed how quickly his nightly influence plummets when his interior decision-making betrays him.
This stretch was defined by extreme volatility, oscillating wildly between transcendent offensive hub mastery and frustrating bouts of self-inflicted damage. When Sengun operated patiently from the high post, he was utterly unstoppable. Look at his masterpiece on 03/23 vs CHI, where he posted 33 points, 13 rebounds, and 10 assists to drive a massive +30.3 impact score through near-perfect interior finishing. He generated immense value even on modest scoring nights, like on 02/07 vs OKC, where just 17 points translated to a +17.5 impact because he anchored the defense and picked apart the opposition with 11 assists. Yet, his worst habits routinely dragged down his overall effectiveness. During the 02/26 vs ORL matchup, he scored an efficient 16 points but posted a dismal -5.0 impact score because costly live-ball turnovers and foul trouble completely erased his scoring value. He remains a brilliant tactician with the ball in his hands, but those hidden costs still dictate whether he acts as a true engine or a burdensome anchor.
IMPACT TIMELINE
Game-by-game performance vs average. Green = above average, red = below.
Very consistent. Sengun posts positive impact in 76% of games — you almost always get a productive night. Scoring varies by ~8 points, but the overall contribution stays positive.
Middle-of-the-road efficiency — shoots 45%+ from the field in 68% of games. Not automatic, but not a problem either.
Defensive difference-maker. Sengun consistently forces tough shots and protects the rim — opponents shoot worse when he's guarding them.
Tends to go on runs. Longest hot streak: 11 games. Longest cold streak: 2 games.
MATCHUP HISTORY
Based on 67 games with tracking data. Shows who guarded this player on offense and who he guarded on defense, with their shooting stats in those matchups.
ON OFFENSE: WHO GUARDED HIM
His shooting stats against each primary defender this season
ON DEFENSE: WHO HE GUARDED
How opponents shot when he was the primary defender. Lower FG% = better defense.
SEASON STATS
GAME LOG
67 games played