Sarper David Mutaf (Russian: Сарпер Давид Мутаф; born June 14, 2002 in Istanbul, Turkey) is a Turkish-Russian professional basketball player for Bursaspor Basketbol of the Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[2]

Sarper David Mutaf
No. 23 – Bursaspor Basketbol
PositionShooting guard / small forward
LeagueBSL
Personal information
Born (2002-06-14) June 14, 2002 (age 22)
Istanbul, Turkey
NationalityTurkey Turkish / Russia Russian
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
CollegeUnited States Minnesota
Playing career2020–2021
Career history
2019–2020Turkey Fenerbahçe
2021–Spain Gran Canaria
2021–2022Spain Gran Canaria II
2023–Turkey Bursaspor Basketbol
Medals
Men's basketball
Representing  Turkey
FIBA U16 EuroBasket
Bronze medal – third place 2018 Serbia[1] U16 Team

Career

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Mutaf began his career with Fenerbahçe Istanbul in the 2019–20 season and left the team for Minnesota University[3] and played in the NCAA, but one year later he back to Europe for Gran Canaria II.

On 28 January 2021, he debuted with the Gran Canaria in the Liga ACB against Valencia Basket.[4]

He loaned from Grand Canaria to Bursaspor Basketbol for the 2023-24 Basketbol Süper Ligi and he also renewed his loan contract for the 2024-25 season.

International

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Mutaf was a regular member of the U16,[5] U18[6] and U20[7] national basketball teams of Turkey.

Personal life

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Mutaf has a Turkish father and a Russian mother, brother of Can Maxim Mutaf and both brothers also has Russian citizenship.[8][9]

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