Cemal Nalga
Quick Facts
Biography
Cemal Nalga (born 16 September 1987) is a Turkish professional basketball player who currently plays for İstanbul BB of the Turkish Basketball League. He plays the center position.
Jersey scandal
Nalga is also known for a major scandal in Turkish Professional Basketball. At the beginning of the 2009-2010 season, Cemal Nalga (who is also a basketball player on Galatasaray Café Crown) got a five match suspension during 23 September 2009 match against Cibona Zagreb. But, he later played in a friendly match against EnBW Ludwigsburg and Deutsche Bank Skyliners and wore the uniform of his good friend Tufan's number 7. He also been with Tufan Ersöz name in matches list. Nalga later received a two-year suspension in Turkey. Tufan also received a four-month suspension for his actions.
Awards
National
- 2005 FIBA Europe Under-18 Championship - Silver
- 2009 Mediterranean Games - Bronze
- 2013 Mediterranean Games - Gold
- "Turkey Roster". FIBA Europe. 2005-07-24. Retrieved 2013-07-29.