A 6-10 forward from Istanbul, Turkey, Efe Vatan committed to the Ducks Thursday as Dana Altman added another big body for the 2025-26 roster.
He joins Ege Demir, the Nigerian/Turkish low block stud who signed with the team in July. Demir is 6-10, 250 with a 7'3" wingspan, so senior center Nate Bittle will have support and power on the front line. Opponents will find points in the paint hard to come by when Dana Altman goes to the bench.
Playing for Galatasaray in the Turkish U19 Basketball Champions League, Vatan averaged 16.9 points a game last season while hitting 61.