7-foot Turkish center Efe Demirel is already a high-impact paint presence for GCU
In the 2025-26 season, Efe Demirel has emerged as a productive, efficient center for Grand Canyon, averaging 8.5 points, 5.3 rebounds and 63.0% shooting in regular-season play while logging 22.5 minutes per game. He brings real value as a 7-foot-1, 240-pound interior anchor with scoring touch around the rim, rebounding presence and shot-blocking upside, and GCU staff praised him as a difference-making big man seasoned by year-round high-level play in Turkey. If your team wants size, touch and a ready-made paint defender with upside, he’s a very interesting fit.
