The EuroLeague newcomers will be Oturu's second EuroLeague stop
Hapoel beefs up frontline with Dan Oturu
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Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv beefed up its frontline ahead of its EuroLeague debut campaign by signing athletic center Dan Oturu for the next three years. The big man has spent the past two seasons with Anadolu Efes Istanbul. He is the club’s second signing from Efes after penning Elijah Bryant to a three-year deal.
Oturu (2.08 meters, 25 years old) averaged 8.8 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.0 block over 38 games in a reserve roll for Efes last season. He was fourth in the league in two-point shooting accuracy at 71.6%. On a per-minute basis, Oturu was one of the league’s most effective players, ranking fourth in blocks (2.5 blocks per 40 minutes), seventh in offensive rebounds (4.8 per 40 minutes) and 11th in PIR (26.8 per 40 minutes).
"I am excited to join Hapoel Tel Aviv - a club with a vision and goal to succeed on the biggest stage in Europe," Oturu said after signing. "I can't wait to play for the great fans who support the team with dedication. It will be a privilege to be part of the team in its first season in the EuroLeague. I can't wait to get started. Yalla Hapoel!"
After playing college basketball at the University of Minnesota, Oturu began his professional career with the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA in the 2020-21 season. He briefly played for the Toronto Raptors the following year and also suited up for the Windy City Bulls in the G-League. He made his European debut with Turkish side Yukatel Merkezefendi in 2023 before moving to Efes.