Berk Can Akin brings size, defensive juice, and upside at UC Irvine
In the 2024-25 season, UC Irvine guard Berk Can Akin played 29 games with one start, posting 1.9 points, 1.2 rebounds, 0.4 assists and 0.3 steals in 9.7 minutes per game, while shooting 27.4% from the field and 17.5% from three.[1][2] The stat line is modest, but the appeal is his 6'4" frame, international pro background from Turkey, and the kind of high-motor, do-the-dirty-work profile that can translate into a useful role if his shot steadies. He looks more like a developmental fit than an instant-impact scorer, but for a team needing length, energy, and backcourt depth, there’s some sneaky value here.[1][3]
