Yılmaz’ means ‘dauntless’. ‘Argüden’ means ‘honorable’, ‘guide for integrity’ and is pronounced as ‘argue then’, as in the phrase “if you don’t agree, argue then.”
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Turkish Basketball Federation

Dr. Argüden has been elected to the Board of Turkish Basketball Federation, and served as Vice-Chair and Executive Committee Member.

He has led the preparation of National Basketball Initiative that identified the development areas and provided policy recommendations. As a result of this work, steps such as the establishment of the TBF Academy, the formation of Youth Leagues, the launch of the ‘Haydi Sahaya’ project in collaboration with the Ministry of National Education and the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the establishment of a Basketball Sports High School, the initiation of the Basketball Management Master’s Program in collaboration with Bahçeşehir University, and the strengthening of outreach to Anatolia with Basketball Volunteers were implemented. The Basketball Development Center, Basketball Museum, and Library were also established.

Institutional development of the Federation was furthered with the establishment of an Internal Audit Department and starting independent audits by Ernst&Young.

While he assumed the responsibility for the Superleague, financial criteria was introduced for participating teams to ensure financial stability throughout the season.

General Assembly Meetings

2018 General Assembly Opening

2021 General Assembly Opening

2024 General Assembly Opening

At the General Assembly Meetings, a tradition of commemorating distinguished contributors to Turkish Basketball who have passed away was initiated (2018–..)

Boards of Directors (2016–2028)

2016-2021 TBF Board

2021-2024 TBF Board

2024-2028 TBF Board

Super League Committee

With Serhan Antalyalı, Secretary General of the TBF

First Board meeting of the TBF (2024–28)

Super League Committee (2024–28)

2021 General Assembly Presentation

Basketball Development Center Launched

Basketball Development Center opened (Sept. 29, 2024).
In the opening game, Anadolu Efes won the 37th Presidential Cup. (Anadolu Efes 83 – Fenerbahçe 82)

FIBA Secretary General Andreas Zagklis, FIBA President Sheikh Ali Al Thani, and FIBA Europe President Jorge Garbajosa attended the U17 World Cup draw in Türkiye.

The “Basketball Sports High School” protocol of the Turkish Basketball Federation was signed by the Minister of National Education, the Minister of Youth and Sports, and the Federation President, Hidayet Türkoğlu.

Training and Collaborations with Stakeholders

With Prof. Dr. Ufuk Nalbantoğlu at the Family Symposium

Training program for the development of basketball executives

Collaborations with prominent NGOs such as TEGV and UNICEF

European and World Championships

Dr. Argüden made a recommendation at the General Assembly meeting of the National Olympic Committee:

“Sportsmanship spirit unites people from different countries and cultures and motivates all to perform at their best. I would like to suggest organizing the Olympic Games jointly in Istanbul, Jerusalem, Jeddah, and Rome to motivate collaboration of different cultures for a better world.” – April 6, 2021

“Organizing the Olympic Games in collaboration with the countries that host key religious sites such as; İstanbul –the capital of three global empires from different religions, Jerusalem, Jeddah, and Rome, could provide an opportunity to build much needed bridges between different religions and cultures for the common good of humanity. Such a joint effort by Türkiye, Palestine, Israel, Saudi Arabia, and Italy will not only be an important message to unite the efforts for a sustainable future, but also make the ever-increasing costs of organizing the Olympic Games more economic but also will help Olympic Games to attract larger audiences…”

TBF Academy

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National Basketball Movement

“National Basketball Movement” research report is a top notch reference and road map for Turkish basketball. Dr. Yılmaz Argüden’s introduction explains what basketball means so eloquently. I recommend anybody who is involved with basketball to read it carefully…”
Haydar Kemal Ateş, Basketfaul

I believe that the management quality at the Turkish Basketball Federation has reached new highs with you. You are developing very valuable, exemplary, world class projects.

We, as the stakeholders, are benefiting from these projects significantly.

In particular, National Basketball Movement and the TBF Academy are among the best sports management projects in the country.

They are not only valuable with their content, but also exhibit exemplary customer experience.

In your person, I wish to congratulate and thank Hidayet Türkoğlu and all of the Board Members for these achievements.”
Ahmet Acar

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