UCLA has officially signed Berke Buyuktuncel, the school announced Saturday. The announcement follows the recent signing of 7-foot-3 Spanish big man Aday Mara. Buyuktuncel (pronounced BER-keh buh-YOOK-tin-shill) has been an impact player on the international scene for his home country of Turkey, playing for Tofas S.K. The 6-foot-9 forward from the city of Bursa, … [Read more...] about UCLA Signs Berke Buyuktuncel
UCLA poised to add two foreign stars to 2023-24 roster
By ADAM ZAGORIA UCLA is poised to add two foreign stars to its roster for the upcoming season in 7-foot-3 Spanish big man Aday Mara and 6-9 forward Berke Buyuktuncel of Turkey. The news was reported by Jon Rothstein after UCLA coach Mick Cronin said in a radio interview the team will announce two signings next week. Mara averaged 5.3 points and 3.2 rebounds last … [Read more...] about UCLA poised to add two foreign stars to 2023-24 roster