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Ponitka re-signs at Bahcesehir

Mateusz Ponitka

Bahcesehir Koleji Istanbul (BSL) confirmed in their roster 32-year old Polish international small forward Mateusz Ponitka (198cm-92kg-1993) for the upcoming 2026-27 season. He has played there for the last two seasons, helping them reach the semifinals. Ponitka also played for another team in the league.
He has tried to make it to the NBA and played in the NBA Pro Summer League in 2016.
Ponitka has also been a member of the Polish international program for several years. He has regularly played for the Polish senior team since 2011 and previously for the Under 20 National Team in 2013.
Ponitka also represented Poland at the FIBA Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament in Valencia (Spain) two years ago.
He is quite an experienced player. Ponitka has played between Belgium (Oostende), Greece (Panathinaikos), Russia (Lokomotiv and Zenit), Serbia (Partizan), Spain (Tenerife), and Poland (Zastal, Arka, and AZS Politechnika Warszawska) and Turkey (Pinar Karsiyaka).
Among many awards, he was voted to Eurobasket.com All-Eurocup All-Defensive Team in 2025.

Tags : MATEUSZ PONITKA, BAHCESEHIR KOLEJI ISTANBUL, TURKISH BASKETBALL, TURKISH TRANSACTIONS, EUROCUP

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