Alperen Sengun shines in 2025-26 season for Houston Rockets
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 5:54 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Alperen Sengun has had a successful 2025-26 season with the Houston Rockets, earning his second consecutive All-Star selection. In 72 games, he averaged 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists, achieving career-highs in assists and blocks. Sengun's field goal percentage improved to 51.9%, and his three-point percentage rose to 30.5%, showing notable progress from a challenging previous season. Despite not making the All-NBA Third Team, his performance remains crucial for the Rockets as they look to build on this success. The team hopes for further enhancements in his efficiency and leadership as they move forward.
- •Alperen Sengun selected for the second All-Star game
- •Averaged 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists per game
- •Achieved career-highs in assists and blocks
- •Improved field goal and three-point shooting percentages
- •Rockets anticipate continued growth in Sengun's game
- 5:54 PMYahoo Sports — Houston Rockets 2025-26 player grades: Alperen Sengun
"Alperen Sengun made his second All-Star team during the 2025-26 campaign, leading Houston's frontcourt alongside Kevin Durant.
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