Who Am I?
I’m Can Peker Pekcan. I’m 20 years old and addicted to basketball. I have been a writer on several sites and currently appear in videos about Türkiye’s youth league on the Stop Press Medya YouTube channel. I share articles on my Twitter and Medium accounts. I want to be professional scout.
You can reach me on Twitter (X) or LinkedIn.
Twitter (X): canpekerpekcan
LinkedIn: Can Peker Pekcan
MILES SADLER (07′) – DREAM CITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
Position: G
Date of birth: 04.07.2007
Height: 5’10” / 178
FIBA U17 World Cup Stats
- 21 MIN
- 13.9 PTS
- %47 2PT FG (25/53)
- %36 3PT FG (10/28)
- %74 FT (17/23)
- 4 AST
- 2 REB
- 2.7 STL
- 4.4 TO
- 10.7 EFF
Miles Sadler is one of my favorite prospects in the U17 World Cup. I had the chance to watch him live in the tournament and I really liked his performance. He puts intense pressure on the opponent in defense. He drives well inside. He has good court vision. He should be careful about turnovers.
INTERVIEW
How and when did you start playing basketball?
I started playing basketball at the age of 3 because i saw my brother was playing and it looked like fun.
You were one of my favorite players in the FIBA U17 World Cup. What do you think about U17 World Cup?
I thought the World Cup was very great experience and also helped me showcase my talents on an international stage.
Can you compare the basketball played in FIBA with the basketball played in the USA?
Theres a lot of different styles from each of the countries but one thing i would say is that theres more movement in FIBA than in USA
Have you had the chance to visit Istanbul, Türkiye? What are your thoughts about the Istanbul?
I did not really explore the city much but from what i saw it was a different culture and much different from the way we live in the US.
If you had the chance, would you like to play basketball in Europe?
Of course everyones first goal is to go to the NBA but i would be grateful going pro anywhere in the world.
You are currently receiving offers from good colleges. What are your expectations for next season?
My expectations for next season are to just keep improving my game and help my team win on the highest level.
What is your biggest goal for a basketball career?
To get a free education at a good college.
What are the skills that you think make a difference in your game?
That i’m a willing passer but will always look to score first in a offence also i feel that i can be a pest on defence.
Which skills do you want to improve in your game?
I feel like i wanna improve my leadership skills on the court which can help me take my career even longer than it could be.
Do you have a pre-game ritual?
Pack of skittles before every game.
Who is your favorite basketball player?
My favourite basketball player is LeBron James.
Who is the best basketball player in history (GOAT) for you?
The best player ever in my opinion is LeBron James.
Which basketball player would you like to play with in the future?
In the future i would want to play with Victor Wembanyama just off the fact he is so tall.
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