Tarik
"The Panther"
Biberović

Jersey number: 44

Dob: 2001-01-28

Age: 23

Country: Bosnia

Draft round: 2

Draft round pick: 24

Overall pick: 56

Position: SF

Height: 6'7"

Weight: 218

Draft year: 2023

Draft team: MEM

Birth city: Zenica

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Tarik Biberović's Biography

Tarik Biberović’s journey into professional basketball started in Zenica, a quaint city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, where he was born on January 28, 2001. His boyhood basketball influence ran deep in his city where he took his first baby steps on the court and started his career with KK Ten Zenica.

His passion for the game catapulted him into the realm of basketball, and as early as 15, he made a significant move to Sarajevo, lacing up for the OKK Spars. His time with the Spars was rather transformative; his exceptional hardcourt display in the Adidas Next Generation Tournament in the 2016-2017 season sprung him to prominence. He boasted a commendable 32.9 minutes average for four games with Spars, scoring 17.8 points on average, alongside 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.3 blocks.

Such promising displays soon caught the attention of scouts, and he found himself transitioning to Fenerbahçe Beko, a Turkish-based club participating in both the Turkish Basketball Super League and the EuroLeague. Due to restrictive license regulations, Biberović did not partake in any domestic games for the club in the 2018-2019 season. That, however, did not deter his ambition as he made his first EuroLeague appearance against Panathinaikos on February 8, 2019, at a ripe age of 18. Maintaining EuroLeague appearances, there was no Turkish League action for him that year, apart from his presence in the Turkish Youth League – a not-so-challenging competition for a player with his knack for the game.

In the 2020-21 season, things took a delightful turn as Biberović became an integral part of the Basketball Super League, appearing in 35 games, starting in 11 of them. His EuroLeague appearances were sparse, but he recorded a career-high score of 13 points against ALBA Berlin in December 2020. Owing to several Fenerbahçe players missing games due to COVID-19, his court time extended to more than 14 minutes in each of the club’s three EuroLeague playoff games, achieving an average of 7.3 points and 3.7 rebounds.

His career had several notable highlights, including a personal best in the EuroLeague scoring 17 points and 4 rebounds in the game against Asvel on October 19, 2023. The same year on Christmas Day, he set another personal best in the Basketball Super League, a thunderous performance scoring 29 points against Darüşşafaka Lassa. In what seemed like a brouhaha on October 15, 2024, Biberović had a run-in with Elijah Bryant under the basket leading to a suspension and a 5,000 euros fine, barring him from Round 3 of the 2024-2025 Turkish Airlines EuroLeague Regular Season. Both players had to be separated by referees and were ejected from that particular match.

The year 2023 saw Biberović seizing his most significant career leap yet – he was selected in the 2023 NBA draft’s second round by the Memphis Grizzlies. While still partaking in major international competitions, his most iconic international performance came when playing with Bosnia and Herzegovina at the 2016 FIBA U16 European Championship, he scored 16 points against Latvia, with a tournament average of 7.1 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists.

However, Tarik decided to switch his international allegiance as he charted a new course to play for Turkey in 2018. He made his international debut for Turkey against Italy in the EuroBasket 2025 qualification game on February 23, 2024. Despite enduring an 87–80 defeat in his first game, his individual performance was top-notch, recording 27 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. His highlighted moment came when he nailed a game-winning buzzer-beater shot against Italy tying in a dramatic 76–75 win.

Despite his full-fledged commitment to Turkish basketball, the mark of his Bosnian roots remains deep-seated. Born to Bosniak parents, Tarik embodies a captivating blend of two rich cultures – an upbringing that has shaped his world, both on and off the basketball court. As his career unfurls, the world looks forward to witnessing the exceptional athlete stretch the limits of his immense talent.

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Who Is Tarik Biberović?
Tarik Biberović is a Bosnian-Turkish professional basketball player who plays for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Basketball Super League and the EuroLeague.

Who Does Tarik Biberović Represent In A Sports Context?
Tarik Biberović represents the Memphis Grizzlies in the NBA as a draft pick.

Who Is Tarik Biberovic?
Tarik Biberovic is a Bosnian-Turkish professional basketball player who plays for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Basketball Super League and EuroLeague.

Who Is Tarık Biberovic?
Tarık Biberovic is a Bosnian-Turkish professional basketball player who currently plays for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Basketball Super League and the EuroLeague.