Metecan Birsen


James Metecan Birsen is a Turkish professional basketball player for Pınar Karşıyaka of the Turkish Super League. Standing at, he plays at the small forward position.

Professional career

Birsen grew up with the Fenerbahçe Ülker juniors team and he made his debut with Fenerbahçe during the 2011–12 season. On 26 August 2014, he was loaned for a season to Olin Edirne, later renamed as Eskişehir Basket. Then Olin Edirne relocated to Eskişehir as Eskişehir Basket. Over 23 Turkish League games played in the 2014–15 season, he averaged 3.1 points and 1.9 rebounds per game.
On 12 June 2018, Birsen was announced by Anadolu Efes, where he signed a 2-year contract.
On July 17, 2019, he has signed 1 year deal with Pınar Karşıyaka of the Turkish Super League.

Turkish national team

He has been member of the Turkish Under-16 and Under-18 national team. He won the bronze medal at the 2010 European U-16 Championship.

Career statistics

EuroLeague

Personal life

He was born to a Turkish father and an Irish mother.