Omer Yurtseven
C | 7-foot | 275 lbs | Junior
As a pro prospect, Omer Yurtseven is in a fairly peculiar situation. Once considered to be a first round prospect, he decided to put his pro career on hold and to transfer to Georgetown (from NC State) instead. Now, he will take the college court once more with another seasoned year of development under his belt.
His transfer decision could end up being the smartest decision he has made in his career. It is expected that the 7-footer will be given Georgetown’s starting center spot next season, and be able to play with a large chunk of minutes . It is also expected that he should see some major developments in his game, thanks to the coach he will be playing under.
Patrick Ewing – who some might fairly consider to be “unproven” – undoubtedly understands how to make use of his big men. And Omer, an already polished product, could benefit immensely from Ewing’s guidance.
He checks all of the boxes upon first glance; he can stretch the floor, he’s an excellent rebounder and he can act as a serviceable rim protector. Those traits are the reasons why he has been such a commonly talked about NBA prospect for years now. Added growth under Ewing’s presence – specifically in his low post game – could make him a very polarizing prospect in 2020.