Team 2008-09: EFES PİLSEN (Turkey-TBL)
Career: Pertevniyal (Turkey-TB2L, 2001-03), North Carolina State (USA-NCAA Div. 1, 2003-07), Benetton Treviso (Italy-Lega, 2007-08), Efes Pilsen (Turkey-TBL, 2008-09)
A new revelation to Turkish basketball, Atsur has never played in the top level Turkish league but could end up being one of the national team's brightest new stars. If you measure his skills you probably won't be impressed, except possibly with his ability to hit jump shots. Insert him in a 5-on-5 situation, however, and then you'll realize how good he really is. He is an extremely smart player who does the right things instinctively. He picks his spots and his decision making skills are second to none. He is cool on offense but on defense he is a monster. Despite his slow feet he anticipates almost everything. He had an injury filled season and had surgery in February. He was out of action for the rest of the season, but the team believes in his talents and he got invited.
