Egehan Arna
Arna with Fenerbahçe in 2018
No. 18 – Beşiktaş Emlakjet
PositionSmall forward
LeagueBasketbol Süper Ligi
EuroCup
Personal information
Born (1997-01-05) 5 January 1997
Istanbul, Turkey
NationalityTurkish
Listed height2.03 m (6 ft 8 in)
Listed weight93 kg (205 lb)
Career information
Playing career2015–present
Career history
2015–2020Fenerbahçe
2020–2022Beşiktaş
2022–2023Anadolu Efes
2023–presentBeşiktaş
Career highlights and awards

Egehan Arna (born 5 January 1997) is a Turkish professional basketball player for Beşiktaş Emlakjet of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) and the EuroCup. Standing at 2.03 m (6 ft 8 in) tall, he plays at the small forward position.

Early years

Arna began playing with the youth clubs of Fenerbahçe, at the age of 7.[1]

Professional career

Arna began his pro career in 2015, with the senior men's club of Fenerbahçe. On 10 May 2019 Arna scored 51 points and had 14 rebounds in a 138–62 away win over Sakarya BB. Arna shot 20-31 from the field, while shooting on 10-16 three point field goals. He set a season-high for points scored in the 2018–19 Basketbol Süper Ligi.[2] On 7 July 2020 Arna was released from the Turkish powerhouse.

Arna signed a two-year deal with Beşiktaş on 6 August 2020.[3]

On 1 July 2022 Arna moved to Anadolu Efes of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[4]

On 21 June 2023 he signed with Beşiktaş of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL) for a second stint.[5]

Turkish national team

Arna played with the junior national teams of Turkey. With Turkey's junior national teams, he played at the 2013 FIBA Europe Under-16 Championship.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Player profile @ fenerbahce.org
  2. ↑ "Arna scores 51, Fenerbahce obliterates Sakarya 138 - 62". Eurohoops. 10 May 2019. Retrieved 10 May 2019.
  3. ↑ "Egehan Arna joins Besiktas on two-year deal". Sportando. August 6, 2020. Retrieved August 6, 2020.
  4. ↑ "Egehan Arna Anadolu Efes'te" (in Turkish). Anadolu Efes. July 1, 2022. Retrieved July 1, 2022.
  5. ↑ "Beşiktaş'tan resmi Egehan açıklaması" (in Turkish). basketfaul. June 21, 2023. Retrieved June 23, 2023.
  6. ↑ Egehan ARNA (TUR).
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