Emre Melih Tunca is a basketball player born in Türkiye and holds Turkish citizenship. He has played for the Turkish National Team since his youth years and has represented his country in international competitions. Tunca began his basketball career in the Anadolu Efes youth academy and made his professional debut for Türk Telekom in the 2023-24 season, transitioning to the senior team. Competing exclusively in Turkish leagues, he has been a member of national team tournament rosters in various age categories, playing guard and assuming playmaking responsibilities. While he has won youth championships at the club level, he has yet to win a medal or win a tournament at the international level.

Birth and Nationality

Emre Melih Tunca was born in Türkiye on October 13, 2005. Tunca, whose birthplace and passport are both registered in Türkiye, plays for the Turkish National Team in international competitions.

The Beginning of a Club Career

Tunca, who completed his basketball youth academy at Anadolu Efes, made his professional debut for Türk Telekom on September 30, 2023, playing 14 minutes against Büyükçekmece, not with Pertevniyal, but with various other pilot teams. He recorded 14 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists in his first professional match. Joining Türk Telekom on loan from Anadolu Efes for the 2023-24 season, the player marked the beginning of his senior career with this match.

His Career in the Countries He Played

Tunca, who has only competed professionally in Turkish leagues, played for Anadolu Efes in the U18 and A teams before joining Türk Telekom for both the Basketball Super League and EuroCup in the 2024-25 season. He has no experience playing in any other national leagues to date.

National Team Career

Tunca, who has played at various levels of the national age group, was invited to the FIBA U18 European Championship for the first time in 2023. In six games during the tournament, he averaged 15.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.7 assists. He then appeared in seven games at the 2023 FIBA U19 World Cup, averaging 5.4 points, 0.6 rebounds, and 1.6 assists. In seven games at the 2024 FIBA U20 European Championship, he averaged 17.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists. He made his senior debut at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers, recording two points and one assist in one game.

Positions

Classified as a “G” (guard) in official profiles, Tunca primarily plays guard and can play in a position where he can handle the ball and take on shooting responsibility.

Club Achievements

After graduating from the Anadolu Efes youth academy, he joined the Anadolu Efes Youth Team and won the championship in the Basketball Youth League and was selected as the MVP of the finals with his performance of 27 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.

National Team Achievements

Although he has undertaken critical roles with the national jersey in the 2023 and 2024 age group tournaments, he has not yet won a medal or won a championship at the international level.