In the 2024-35 season, Anadolu Efes had a mixed campaign. They finished 5th in the Euro League last time, qualifying for the playoffs, led by star players such as Shane Larkin, Vincent Poirier, and P.J. Dozier, including a solid Turkish core led by Dogus Özdemiroğlu and Sehmus Hazer. Ahead of the 2025 Euroleague season check out Anadolu Efes Istanbul roster, chance of winning, key players and schedule.
Their strengths appear to be based on offensive firepower and size inside, matched with veterans of the EuroLeague, but inconsistencies, defensive breakdowns, and fierce domestic competition from the likes of Real Madrid, Olympiacos, and Panathinaikos, remain a constant threat.
Overall, they are clearly the underdogs in Europe, with their chances of winning the EuroLeague standing at about 10-15%. However, domestically, their prospects are more promising, as their chances of winning the Turkish League are at about 20-30%, remaining amongst the domestic favourites.
Anadolu Efes Istanbul Roster 2025
| Guard | Forward | Centre |
|---|---|---|
| Shane Larkin | Roland Smits | Kai Jones |
| Jordan Loyd | Sehmus Hazer | Georgios Papagiannis |
| Rodrigue Beaubois | Burakcan Yildizili | Brice Dessert |
| Sehmus Hazor | Cole Swider | Vincent Poirier |
| Nick Weiler-Babb | David Mutaf | |
| Isaia Cordeiner | Ercan Osmani | |
| PJ Dozier | Erkan Yilmaz |
Anadolu Efes Key Players
Shane Larkin continues to direct the backcourt as he leads playmaking with his experience. Vincent Poirier came over from Real Madrid to bolster Efes in the paint with his rebounding ability. Ercan Osmani also has to be considered, having earned a contract extension after a strong season and demonstrated improvement and consistency in EuroLeague minutes.
| Player Name | Stats |
|---|---|
| Shane Larkin | 11.77 points/3.6 assists/1.5 rebounds |
| Jordan Nwora | 9.6 points/ 1.1 assists/4.7 rebounds/ 1.6 blocks |
| Vincent Poirier | 8.0 points/3.4 assists/0.8 rebounds |
Upcoming Schedule
| Date | Game | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| 30 September 2025 | Anadolu Efes vs Maccabi Rapyd Tel Aviv | Sinan Erdem Dome (Home) |
| 3 October 2025 | Anadolu Efes vs Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv | Sinan Erdem Dome (Home) |
| 9 October 2025 | Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade vs Anadolu Efes | Away |
| 17 October 2025 | Anadolu Efes vs Panathinaikos AKTOR Athens | Home |
Anadolu Efes Istanbul Chances of Winning
Anadolu Efes has a healthy balance of offence and defence heading into the 2025 EuroLeague season. Last season, they posted an average of 85.7 points per game; meanwhile, they allowed 82.0 points per game, reflecting strong scoring capability supported by solid defensive metrics with blocks and steals.
With signings like Vincent Poirier and Isaïa Cordinier, they should be well within the playoff race, and if the draws benefit them, the quarterfinals, or maybe the semifinals, will not be out of the question.
Chance of Winning: Moderate
Chance of Finishing in the EuroLeague: 6 or 8 finish
