Why did Enes Kanter not play at Kentucky?
Late Thursday afternoon, Kanter, a freshman at Kentucky, was ruled permanently ineligible by the NCAA’s student-athlete reinstatement staff for “receiving benefits above his actual and necessary expenses” while playing in the Fenerbahce club system in his native Turkey.
Why was Enes Kanter not allowed to play at Kentucky?
Kentucky freshman Enes Kanter, the 6’11” center, has just been declared permanently ineligible by the NCAA. This is big news for the Kentucky Wildcats. The NCAA believes that Kanter received expenses above that which was necessary while playing for a club team in Turkey.
Who has the worst NBA record 2021?
Houston Rockets
The Houston Rockets had the worst record by a team in 2020-21, with a record of 17-55.
| TEAM | SEASON | MIN |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Rockets | 2020-21 | 17,305 |
| Detroit Pistons | 2020-21 | 17,430 |
| Orlando Magic | 2020-21 | 17,330 |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 2020-21 | 17,355 |
Why is Enes Kanter on Interpol red notice?
That’s because Enes Kanter, the center for the Portland team, is currently the target of an Interpol “red notice” — basically, an arrest warrant — put out by the Turkish government. Kanter is an outspoken and longtime critic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and his increasingly authoritarian policies.
Why was Kanter arrested?
Kanter vocally criticized Erdoğan after a terror attack in Ankara in 2016 and has continued to publicly blast the leader for his crackdown, calling him a dictator and the “Hitler of our Century.” In May 2017, Kanter said he was detained in Romania after authorities told him his passport was invalid.
Does Kanter still live in Turkey?
Kanter hasn’t been back to Turkey in years, or spoken to many of his family still living there. His NBA games have been censored in Turkey and he’s had to forego international team trips because of the threat of arrest abroad. This summer, his free sports camp also became a target.
Who is Enes Kanter and why is he a target?
Kanter, who attended a Gulënist school in Turkey, counts himself among Gülen’s allies, which is perhaps one of the main reasons he became a target of the Turkish president. Kanter said he was with Gülen the night of the coup, where the cleric cried and prayed for his country.