Oliver Erturk, born in Instanbul, Turkey, grew up playing basketball in Turkey and at a young age was scouted by Istanbulspor Basketbol. He played for many years at a high level in Turkey before moving to Manchester, England and took a break from playing whilst settling into his new surroundings but has recently rediscovered his passion and has been playing for his University team for a few years now as well as playing for his local team back in The Cheshire hornets.
Oliver is continuing his Basketball at a lower level rather than perusing a professional career in basketball as he enjoys playing for his University team as well as alongside his friends back home in a more casual setting, as well as him having other aspirations such as his studying at University.
