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Fenerbahce<\/strong> are heading toward a major organizational shift. According to BasketNews, the Turkish club are expected to hold presidential elections this summer, delaying key strategic decisions on their European future.<\/p>\n

Mehmet Ali Aydinlar, former Turkish Football Federation president, has emerged as one of the leading candidates to take over. Fenerbahce, currently led by Sadettin Saran, remain one of EuroLeague\u2019s key pillars.<\/p>\n

The general direction had been leaning toward staying in EuroLeague, but the possible leadership change could postpone any formal decision. The NBA\u2019s interest in Europe remains in the background.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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