Sengun's progress has greatly pleased the Rockets! A unique achievement in the European Championship, with hopes for a breakout in the new season.

On September 10th Beijing time, Sengun scored 19 points, grabbed 12 rebounds, dished out 10 assists, and made 3 steals, leading Turkey to a 91-77 victory over Poland and a spot in the European Championship semifinals against the Greek squad led by Giannis. According to Houston outlet Space City Scoop, the Rockets are very pleased with Sengun’s development demonstrated during the tournament.

In terms of numbers, Sengun is currently averaging 21.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 7.1 assists per game, with a shooting percentage of 59.6% and a three-point shooting rate of 37.5%. His scoring average ranks 7th in the tournament, rebounds rank 2nd, and assists rank 3rd. Notably,Sengun is the only player in this European Championship whose scoring, rebounding, and assisting stats all rank within the top 10 of the tournament.

Such performances have started to attract media attention, with notable reporter O’Connor publicly expressing optimism about Sengun: “I believe Sengun will perform better overall this season after returning to the NBA than ever before.”

The quality of this European Championship is undeniable, featuring many NBA stars — including Jokic, Doncic, Giannis, Markkanen, and Porzingis, among others.

Rockets fans have good reason to expect a leap forward from Sengun. In the group stage match against Serbia, Sengun directly matched up and outplayed Jokic; overall, his performance slightly surpassed Jokic’s.

If there is one statistic that best reflects Sengun’s progress, it is his three-point shooting percentage. Although he missed both attempts against Poland, throughout the European Championship, Sengun has demonstrated accurate three-point shooting with a 37.5% success rate, undoubtedly laying a positive foundation for the 2025-26 season.

Last summer, Sengun’s defensive improvement was evident; this year, he has focused on enhancing his mid-to-long-range shooting. If he can maintain consistent inside scoring in the NBA while developing a reliable three-point threat, a career-best season is very likely ahead.

Additionally, Durant’s arrival will also support Sengun: the pressure on him will lessen, and opponents will find it harder to double-team him. Besides his three-point shooting, his average assists may also see significant growth. Clearly, Sengun is on the path to stardom, and this European Championship is just the first step toward his breakout next season.