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Comes close to double-double Yigitoglu closed with 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-6 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one steal across 20 minutes during Tuesday's 101-72 win over Alabama State.

Impact Yigitoglu was limited to only 20 minutes due to the blowout nature of this win for the Spartans, but that was enough to end just two boards shy of recording a double-double. Even though Yigitoglu has notched just one double-double in seven outings, he's averaging a solid 11.0 points and 6.6 rebounds per game.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to produce Yigitoglu ended with 12 points (3-4 FG, 6-10 FT), five rebounds, three assists and three blocks over 27 minutes during Friday's 84-79 loss to Mississippi State.

Impact Yigitoglu made his 2024-25 debut in the win over UNC-Greensboro after being cleared by the NCAA on Nov. 11, but he's been able to post steady numbers in his first four outings of the campaign. Through four games, the 7-foot-2 big man is averaging 11.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per contest while starting in each of his four appearances.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared by NCAA Yigitoglu (not injury related) has been cleared to play by the NCAA and will make his debut Monday night against UNC-Greensboro, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Yigitoglu, a 7-foot-2 freshman center from Turkey, is set to make his collegiate debut for the Mustangs tonight. He's one of the top international freshman in the sport, and his presence should be a big boost for SMU's front court.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Yigitoglu (not injury related) is out for Thursday's game versus Florida A&M, Jacob Richman of LoneStarLive.com reports.

Impact Yigitoglu is out again Thursday as he continues to await the NCAA's ruling on his eligibility. He will remain out until that issue is resolved.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss opener Yigitoglu (not injury related) will miss Monday's game versus Tarelton State, Billy Embody of On3.com reports.

Impact Yigitoglu will miss Monday's season opener as the NCAA has still not ruled on his eligibility. He will remain out until he receives a waiver from college basketball's ruling body. His next chance to suit up is Thursday versus Florida A&M.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Awaiting eligibility Yigitoglu is awaiting NCAA eligibility, according to Billy Embody of On3.

Impact Like many players from Europe, Yigitoglu is not eligible for NCAA games until he gets clearance from the organization. As a result, this could put a damper to his chances of being immediately available for SMU, where he transferred to earlier this summer.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE