Sarper David Mutaf is an athlete who gained basketball experience in various countries at a young age. He played in the Turkish, US, and Spanish leagues, and also played for national teams in various age categories.

Birth and Nationality

Sarper David Mutaf was born in the Maltepe district of Istanbul on June 14, 2002. A registered citizen of the Republic of Türkiye, Mutaf represents Türkiye in both local and international organizations.

The Beginning of a Club Career

He began his basketball career with the Fenerbahçe Sports Club youth academy. During this period, he played in the U16 and U18 age groups and participated in the Euroleague Next Generation Tournament (ANGT) with the Fenerbahçe U18 squad. Following his performances in the youth academy, he was introduced to the senior team and entered the professional arena at a young age.

His Career in the Countries He Played

• Türkiye: After spending his youth academy years at Fenerbahçe, he trained at the senior team level and took part in the Turkish Basketball Super League and Turkish Youth League organizations.

• United States: He gained playing experience at the NCAA level by joining the University of Minnesota's college basketball program, where he played in regular league fixtures.

• Spain: He took responsibility for Gran Canaria club's youth and B team squads, both in league and cup matches within the Spanish League system.

• Türkiye (return) : Transferred to Bursaspor for the 2024-25 season and took part in the Turkish Basketball Super League and FIBA Europe Cup qualifiers.

National Team Career

In 2018, he participated in the FIBA U16 European Championship with the U16 national team, where he was used in rotation throughout the tournament's group and elimination matches. In 2021, he competed with the Türkiye U19 jersey at the FIBA U19 World Cup. The following season, he was a member of the 2022 FIBA U20 European Championship squad, playing in the 6th and 7th-place matches of the qualification stage.

Positions

Mutaf plays both shooting guard and small forward roles. While his playmaking responsibilities are limited, he also positions himself as an offensive shot-taker and on the wing defensively.

Club Achievements

• Euroleague ANGT 2019-20: Participated in the tournament stages with Fenerbahçe U18 squad.

• FIBA Europe Cup 2024-25: Gained experience in international club organization by competing in the qualifying rounds with the Bursaspor jersey.

National Team Achievements

• 2018 FIBA U16 European Championship: Contributed to Türkiye's advancement to the semi-finals and helped the tournament achieve World Cup criteria.

• 2021 FIBA U19 World Cup: Played in the Turkish squad and gained world championship experience.

• 2022 FIBA U20 European Championship: He took part in the team's 6th-7th place competition by taking part in the classification matches.