Leaving Malaga to discover Turkey, Axel Bouteille has settled in well there for his first season. The 28-year-old rear-winger, player of Türk Telekomspor Ankara, was voted in the best five of the season in the Eurocup. He is averaging 17.4 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, with 44.8% shooting success at 3 pts.

His team is qualified for the final of the Eurocup, the little sister of the prestigious Euroleague. Ankara will face the Spaniards of Gran Canaria there this Wednesday, May 3. Bottle has 12 selections with the France team. Alongside him in the five are his American teammate, Jerian Grant, as well as DJ Stephens (Prometey), John Shurna (Gran Canaria) and Ante Tomic (Joventut Badalone).