GENERAL
- Cerebral point guard who can push the tempo
- Strong ball-handler
- Efficient shooter
- Good decision maker with the ball
2022-23 (AS A FRESHMAN)
- Appeared in 29 games, making five starts at the point
- Averaged 2.1 points and 1.2 assists in 11.5 minutes of action
- Posted solid 1.38-to-1 assist-to-turnover ratio
- Achieved season-highs of 10 points and four steals at Iona (Feb. 26)
BEFORE SIENA
- Averaged 15.2 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.5 steals, and 1.6 assists in 27.1 minutes spanning 25 games played this past season for Anadolu Efes Spor Kulubu in Turkey’s U19 league
- Competed for the Turkish U18 National Team at the 2021 FIBA U18 European Challengers, averaging 5.0 points and 2.8 assists in 18.1 minutes over four games
- Attended Ozel Esenkent Okyanus Anadolu Lisesi
PERSONAL
- Full given name is Zekeriya Yigit Tekin
- Son of Mustafa and Hulya Tekin
- Has a younger brother, Toprak
THE TEKIN FILE
Twitter Handle: @zekyigittekin
Instagram Handle: @zekyigittekin
Dream Job: Professional Basketball Player
Why I chose to become a Saint: I liked the coaches, players, and community
What I like most about Siena Basketball: The fans and MVP Arena
What I like most about Coach Maciariello: He loves basketball and he is always trying to improve us
Best Moment at Siena: Italy trip
Goal(s) for the upcoming season: Win the MAAC Championship, improve myself, and gain experience
My pregame routine consists of: Listening to music and focusing on the game
My pregame hype song is: Just Wanna Rock, Geceler-Ezhel
My biggest fan is: My grandmother
The person I look up to the most (and why): Dogus Balbay. He is a former Texas Longhorns player who is captain of the biggest team in Europe, and a role model for both myself and other Turkish players.
My hobbies are: Playing tennis and watching movies
Three words that best describe me: Basketball, family, win
The best advice I ever received was: The past is the past
If I could meet anyone in the world, it would be: Drake
If I could travel anywhere in the world, I would go to: Amsterdam
If I was stuck on a deserted island and could bring only one thing, it would be: A solar powered helicopter
If I could have dinner with any three people – dead or alive – they would be: Coach C, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Salt Bae
Favorites
TV Show: Stranger Things
Movie: Harry Potter
Song: Ezhel-AYA
Website: siena.edu/george
App: Uber Eats
Sports Team: Manchester City
Athlete: Roger Federer
Celebrity: Travis Scott
Animal: Dog
Car: Audi R8
Vacation spot: Ibiza
Food: Seafood Pasta
Ice cream flavor: Lemon
Color: Red
