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Jersey Number 17
Kerem Konan
- Position:
- Forward
- Height:
- 6-9
- Weight:
- 235
- Class:
- Sophomore
- Hometown:
- Denizli, Türkiye
- High School:
- Doga College
Meet the Jays: Kerem Konan #GoJays pic.twitter.com/M3GK9l5gOc— Creighton Men’s Basketball (@BluejayMBB) September 23, 2025
2025-26: Sophomore at Creighton
• In first year of college but has three years of eligibility remaining, though he had to sit out the season-opener to meet NCAA eligibility requirements.
• Made 2-of-3 shots and had five points and two rebounds in 11 minutes of work at No. 19 Gonzaga (Nov. 11) in in collegiate debut.
• Finished with eight points and grabbed three offensive rebounds vs. Maryland Eastern Shore (Nov. 14).
• Had eight points and five rebounds in eight minutes vs. North Dakota (Nov. 19).
• Also had eight points against Oregon (Nov. 27).
• Blocked two shots at Nebraska (Dec. 7).
• Had four points and two assists in four minutes at Xavier (Dec. 17).
• Grabbed four rebounds in four minutes vs. Utah Tech (Dec. 22).
• Contributed three points, one block and one steal vs. St. John’s (Jan. 10).
• Shot 3-for-3 from the field, finished +11 and scored six points in 18 minutes of overtime win vs. Georgetown (Jan. 13).
• Owned five points and two rebounds in Madison Square Garden debut vs. No. 17 St. John’s (Feb. 21).
• Provided seven points and three rebounds vs. DePaul (Feb. 25).
• Helped Türkiye win the silver medal at the 2022 U18 European Championships and a bronze at the 2023 U19 Basketball World Cup.
• Had six points and four rebounds in a win over a United States Team that included Dylan Harper and Tre Johnson at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup in 2023.
Before Creighton
• Gained a wealth of international
experience prior to arriving at Creighton, having played in the FIBA U18 European Challengers (2021), FIBA U18 European Championship (2022), FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup (2023), FIBA U20 European Championship (2023) and FIBA U20 EuroBasket (2024).
• Türkiye won the silver medal at the 2022 U18 European Championships and the bronze at the 2023 U19 Basketball World Cup.
• In those five tournaments, he averaged 5.0 points and 3.0 rebounds.
• Contributed six points and four rebounds in a win over a United States team that included Dylan Harper and Tre Johnson at the FIBA U19 Basketball World Cup.
Personal
• Son of Ugur and Dudusen Konan.
• Has siblings Aysenaz and Kemal Konan.
• A business commerce major.
• Favorite ice cream is caramel.
• What mom cooks best is meatballs.
• If he could go back in time, he’d see the first moon landing in 1969.
• One place he’d like to visit is Japan.
• Favorite current athlete is Ronaldo.
• If he were a coach, he’d emphasize always giving 100 percent effort.
• Most famous person he’s met is Berkcan Güven.
• Person he’d like to meet is Elon Musk.
• Favorite professional sports team is Liverpool.
• Dream car is a Urus.
• Favorite superhero is Thor.
• Best advice he’s ever received is never give up.
• Dream date is Dua Lipa.
• Go-to takeout order is Starbucks.
• Best birthday gift ever was a bicycle he received when he was 10.
• Favorite video game is Call of Duty.
• Hidden talent is cooking.
Creighton Men's Basketball Press Conference vs. West Virginia - 4/4/26
Saturday, April 04
Creighton Men's Basketball Press Conference vs. Rutgers - 4/2/26
Friday, April 03
Creighton Press Conference After Rutgers - 4/2/26
Friday, April 03
Creighton Men's Basketball Availability - 3/30/26
Monday, March 30
