Oregon State’s 6-6 Turkish forward is a long-view upside play
In the 2025-26 season, Kaan Yarkut is a sophomore forward for Oregon State, but his college sample remains tiny: he redshirted in 2024-25 and logged just one minute in 2025-26 without recording a stat. Still, the appeal is clear — at 6-6 and 202 pounds, he brings size, international pro experience with Türk Telekom, and a developmental profile that suggests feel, patience, and upside rather than instant box-score production. If a team wants a project with pedigree and room to grow, he’s intriguing; if it needs immediate minutes, he’s not the plug-and-play answer.
