Orhun Ene (born 1 February 1967 in Erzurum, Turkey) is a Turkish former professional basketball player and coach. He is the current head coach for Bahçeşehir Koleji of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL). During his playing career, at a height of 1.88 m (6'2") tall, he played at the point guard position.

Orhun Ene
Tofaş
PositionHead coach
LeagueBasketbol Süper Ligi
Personal information
Born (1967-02-01) 1 February 1967 (age 57)
Erzurum, Turkey
NationalityTurkish
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Career information
Playing career1985–2003
PositionPoint guard
Number7
Coaching career2004–present
Career history
As player:
1985–1989Eczacıbaşı
1989–1992Paşabahçe
1992–1993Fenerbahçe
1993–1997Ülkerspor
1997–2001Galatasaray
2001–2003İTÜ
As coach:
2004Turkey Under-16
2005–2006Turkey Under-18
2005, 2008–2009Turkey Under-20
2006–2007FMV Isikspor Istanbul
2007Turkey Under-19
2007–2009Antalya BB
2009–2013Banvit
2010–2012Turkey (assistant)
2011Turkey
2013–2014Darüşşafaka
2015–2020Tofaş
2020–2022Turkey
2023–presentTofaş
Career highlights and awards
As player:

As head coach:

Medals
Representing  Turkey
EuroBasket
Silver medal – second place 2001 Turkey

Professional career

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During his club career, Ene won 3 Turkish League championships (1988, 1989, 1995), the Turkish Cup (1992), and 2 Turkish Supercups (1988, 1995).

National team career

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Ene was a member of the senior Turkish national team. With Turkey, he won a silver medal at the 2001 EuroBasket. He also played at the 1993 EuroBasket, the 1995 EuroBasket, and the 1997 EuroBasket.[1]

Coaching career

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Ene was named the head coach of the senior Turkish national team in 2011, after Bogdan Tanjević's departure from the position.

On January 25, 2023, he signed with Tofas S.K. of the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi (BSL).[2]

Personal life

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Ene is married to former women's basketball player Zeynepgül Ene, who for a long period of time, played with Galatasaray Istanbul Women. He is the uncle of Derin and Mina Ene. He owns a boat named Natasha.

References

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  1. ^ Orhun ENE (TUR).
  2. ^ "Orhun Ene returns to Tofas replacing Dimitris Priftis". eurohoops.net. 2023-01-25.
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