2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament – Manila
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The 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Manila was one of three 2016 FIBA World Olympic Qualifying Tournaments for Men. The tournament was held at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay, Philippines, from 5 to 10 July 2016. The national teams of Turkey, Senegal, Canada, France, New Zealand, and hosts Philippines were drawn into the tournament. The winner qualified for the 2016 Summer Olympics.
Panorama shot inside the Mall of Asia Arena during the game between the Philippines and France.
Image: Mall of Asia Arena 2019
Turkey men's national basketball team
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The Turkey men's national basketball team represents Turkey in international basketball tournaments. They are governed by the Turkish Basketball Federation. Their nickname is the 12 Dev Adam, meaning 12 Giant Men.
Turkey against Greece in 1936.
Turkey national basketball team squad in 1946.
Turkey hosted the 2010 FIBA World Cup and won the silver medal, falling to the United States in the final.
Mehmet Okur became the first Turkish player to win an NBA championship.