Sevgi Uzun’s goal is the WNBA

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Sevgi Uzun, the new transfer of OGM Ormanspor Women’s Basketball Team, said that her goal is to play in the American National Women’s Basketball League (WNBA).

Sevgi Uzun, the new transfer of OGM Ormanspor Women’s Basketball Team, said that her goal is to play in the American National Women’s Basketball League (WNBA).

In a statement to the AA correspondent, Sevgi Uzun said that she transferred to the capital team to take on more responsibility after playing for Fenerbahce for many years.

Explaining that he plays in a special community like Fenerbahçe, but that OGM Ormanspor is an important club with goals, the 23-year-old player said, “We cannot develop without taking responsibility. Fenerbahçe is a club that every athlete wants to play. OGM Ormanspor is also an important club with goals. “I am very excited to be a part of it. We want to do good work in Europe. We want to be a team in the top 4 in Turkey.” used the phrases.

Emphasizing that she wants to continue her basketball career in the WNBA one day, Sevgi Uzun said, “I have a dream in the WNBA. I have to do everything step by step. I have set myself certain steps, one of them is to be successful in Ormanspor. I hope I will be in the WNBA one day.” said.

“Our fans should not spare their support”

Sevgi Uzun stated that for the first time after the pandemic, she will appear in front of her fans in an official match this week and they are excited.

In the FIBA ​​Women’s European Cup, in the match they beat Nika Syktyvkar 76-74 in Russia, Sevgi, who spent more than 36 minutes on the field and played the leading role in the victory with 12 points, will play the league match with UMF Yapı İzmit Belediyespor at the weekend. He called out to the fans. Reminding that they have been playing matches without an audience for a long time due to the pandemic, Sevgi said, “When we came here with Fenerbahçe, it would be difficult for Ormanspor to be away. The fans were filling the stands. It’s different to play with the fans. You experience all the emotions at a very high level. Our fans should not spare their support.” he said.

“The national team needs time”

Sevgi Uzun stated that the National Women’s Basketball Team, of which she is a part of the generation change, will return to its former successful days in time.

Explaining that there was a serious generational change, the national basketball player said, “There is a difference in success between us and the old team. This is partly due to the fact that Turkish players cannot take much responsibility in the league. I believe that the current generation will also achieve success over time. It just takes a little time.” made its assessment.

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