Alperen Sengun Drops a Surprising Truth About Nikola Jokic After EuroBasket Triumph

What happens when two basketball titans, each undefeated, clash in what might just be the tournament’s most electrifying showdown? Turkey’s Alperen Sengun and Serbia’s Nikola Jokic turned the court into a chessboard of skill, stamina, and sheer willpower, with the Rockets’ rising star nearly nailing a triple-double to push Turkey to a thrilling 95-90 victory. You could practically feel the fatigue in Jokic’s defense and the fire in Sengun’s confident shots—this was more than a game; it was a passing of the torch, or at least a reminder that the young guns aren’t backing down. Turkey’s streak hits five wins—something not seen since ’09—while Serbia tastes its first group-stage defeat since 2017. As we edge closer to the knockout rounds, one can’t help but wonder: is Sengun the next big thing, the ‘baby Jokic’ who’s ready to rewrite the future? Dive into the story of grit, glory, and a game that had us all on the edge of our seats. LEARN MORE.