Ergin Ataman is expected to be the coach of Turkish NT / News - Basketnews.com

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According to Turkish journalist Ismail Senol, Anadolu Efes coach Ergin Ataman will lead Turkey national team from now on. The official statement is expected to be announced on Thursday.

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The 56-year-old specialist will have to balance his duties at the Turkish club and the national team.

Ataman's next major challenge with Turkey will come in 2022 when he leads the squad in the 2022 EuroBasket. Turkey will play in Group A, where they will face Spain, Russia, Georgia, Belgium, and Bulgaria.

He also coached the Turkish NT from 2014 to 2016. He stepped in and took charge of Turkey for the 2014 FIBA World Cup of Basketball, where they were eliminated in the quarterfinals.

His team had no better luck next year in FIBA Eurobasket 2015, they were thoroughly outplayed in their Round of 16.

After the disappointment for Turkey in 2015, Ergin Ataman still had the responsibility to guide Turkey to the 2016 Olympic Tournament. The national team once again had a letdown, being eliminated from qualifications. After that loss, he was replaced by Ufuk Sarica.

Ergin Ataman won Euroleague title with Anadolu Efes last season. In the current season, Efes qualified for playoffs and are waiting for their opponent.

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