Merkezefendi
Fixtures
| Turkey BSL | 04/20 15:00 | 28 | Merkezefendi Belediyesi vs Cagdas Bodrum | - | View | |
| Turkey BSL | 04/27 12:30 | 29 |
Pinar Karsiyaka
vs
Merkezefendi Belediyesi
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Results
| Turkey BSL | 04/13 12:30 | 27 |
[8] Buyukcekmece
v
Merkezefendi Denizli
[14] |
W | 76-78 | |
| Turkey BSL | 04/06 10:00 | 26 |
[14] Merkezefendi Denizli
v
Bursaspor
[12] 
|
L | 82-87 | |
| Turkey BSL | 03/30 12:30 | 25 |
[8] Darussafaka
v
Merkezefendi Denizli
[14] |
W | 86-88 | |
| Turkey BSL | 03/23 12:30 | 24 |
[15] Merkezefendi Denizli
v
Turk Telekom
[8] 
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W | 95-81 | |
| Turkey BSL | 03/17 15:00 | 23 |
[2] Anadolu Efes
v
Merkezefendi Denizli
[15] |
L | 83-77 | |
| Turkey BSL | 03/09 15:00 | 22 |
[15] Merkezefendi Denizli
v
Fenerbahce
[1] 
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L | 68-93 | |
| Turkey BSL | 03/03 15:00 | 21 | [8] Petkim Spor v Merkezefendi Denizli [15] | L | 89-81 | |
| Turkey BSL | 02/10 15:00 | 20 | [15] Merkezefendi Denizli v Manisa [5] | W | 82-68 | |
| Turkey BSL | 02/03 12:30 | 19 |
[14] Merkezefendi Denizli
v
Besiktas
[3] 
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L | 73-83 | |
| Turkey BSL | 01/28 17:30 | 18 |
[12] Tofas
v
Merkezefendi Denizli
[14] |
L | 98-77 | |
| Turkey BSL | 01/22 16:00 | 17 | [15] Merkezefendi Denizli v Samsunspor [16] | W | 83-74 | |
| Turkey BSL | 01/14 12:30 | 16 |
[9] Galatasaray
v
Merkezefendi Denizli
[15] |
W | 87-102 |
Wikipedia - Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli Basket
Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi Basket, due to current sponsorship Yukatel Merkezefendi, is a Turkish professional basketball club based in Denizli. The team is currently playing in the Basketball Super League. Their home arena is the Pamukkale University Arena which has a capacity of 5,000 seats. The team whose name was Yüksekçıta Koleji, was renamed Yukatel Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli Basket in 2018.
History
The team whose name was Yüksekçıta Koleji, was renamed Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli Basket in 2018. End of the regular season of 2018–19, the team that was competing in the Turkish Basketball Second League completed the season undefeated in 20 games. The team defeated Beylikdüzü Basket, 2–0 in play-offs, defeated Boluspor, 3–0 in quarter-finals, defeated Erzurum BŞB Gençlik, 3–1 in semi-finals and promoted to the Turkish Basketball First League. Also the team got their first defeat of the season in the semi-finals. At the final game on 13 May 2019 that was played on Sinan Erdem Dome, Merkezefendi Belediyesi Denizli Basket defeated Lokman Hekim Fethiye Belediyespor, 77–70, and the team became the champion of 2018–19 Turkish Basketball Second League.
They finished the 2020–21 season as regular season leaders and earned the right to compete in the top tier (BSL) for the 2021–22 season onward.
Merkezefendi is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play, with a focus on strong defense and quick transitions. The team's roster is made up of talented players from both Turkey and abroad, with a mix of experienced veterans and up-and-coming young stars.
Off the court, Merkezefendi is known for its strong community involvement and commitment to promoting basketball at the grassroots level. The team regularly hosts clinics and camps for young players, and works closely with local schools and youth organizations to promote the sport.
Overall, Merkezefendi is a dynamic and exciting basketball team that is beloved by fans both in Denizli and throughout Turkey. With a talented roster and a commitment to excellence both on and off the court, the team is poised for continued success in the years to come.