Mustafa Kurtuldum

TOFAŞ

Position: Wing

Nationality: Turkey

Of 2001 Generation

Born: 10.05.2001

Height: 196cm - 6’5’’

PREDRAFT MEASUREMENTS

YEAR	SOURCE	HEIGHT W/O SHOES	HEIGHT W SHOES	WEIGHT	WINGSPAN	STANDING REACH	NO STEP VERT	MAX VERT
2017	Jordan Brand Classic		6'6	178	6'6		20.5"	25.0"

EVALUATION

Recap: Best prospects from Belgrade AdidasNGT

Bronisław Wawrzyńczuk

February 27, 2018

MUSTAFA KURTULDUM (2001, 6’5, GUARD, ANADOLU EFES) – Third best scorer of the tournament. Having been considered as a non-shooter in the last two years due to his lack of consistently hitting perimeter jumpshots, Kurtuldum broke the taboo and hit 39% from deep in the tournament. Well known for his good team membership, he scored almost anytime when Efes was desparate for baskets. Listed as 6’5 shooting guard, Kurtuldum does not have the best frame, but his skills on the both end of the court makes it up for him well in these levels. Interesting thing is that he can play according to the needs of the team, he plays lockdown defense to match-up opposition’s best player or play the pick and roll when point guards are on the sideline. Jack of all trades on offense but still needs to improve his first step and strength overall. Defensive potential is somewhat limited due to his body and mediocre wingspan, even though the spirit is there. His 41 point outing against Spars Sarajevo is now the third best scoring performance in ANGT history.

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Evaluation 1999-2001

Modernet Studio

February 11, 2017

STRENGHTS	WEAKNESSESS
relentless motor and effort legitimate threat on the fast break, finishes with high percentages impressive body control and coordination team player, low number of decision errors on offense controls the game and tempo when he has the ball on set offense with his above average ball handling abilities improved shooter, will likely improve more with his promising release lockdown defender with his awareness, low stance and intangibles lethal slasher at this stage, can also drive and dish	average size for forward position, narrow frame needs to create his own shot other than slashing has to be more consistent beyond the arc needs to get stronger in order to be more competitive has to improve his ball handling to be a ball dominant player in the higher level competitions
OUTLOOK
A two-way ball dominant player at this level, Mustafa promises a quality team player in professional competitions. Another product of Anadolu Efes youth system, Kurtuldum possesses strong mental qualities and work ethic. With a more consistent shot and stronger body, he has the potential to play in Euroleague.