Alperen Sengun
#28C · Houston Rockets
All-Star '25All-Star '26
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Height
6'11"
Weight
243 lbs
Age
23
Experience
4 yrs
B
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A+
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The Verdict on Alperen, in One Read
On the field, Alperen Sengun grades out as an excellent C for Houston Rockets (A+ Impact). That places him 5th of 97 graded centers. In his on-court role, the grade is excellent (A Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. The contract is harder to defend: the Contract Value Index calls it good value (B), with the cost outrunning the output. The public read is very positive (A Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score.
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 358 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 51.9% | 28.1% | 69.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 6.2 |
Performance Grade by Season
PeakB+LongevityMid-CareerRecentA-
| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 51.9% | A- A- |
| 2024-25 | | 76 | 19.1 | 10.3 | 4.9 | 49.6% | A- A- |
| 2023-24 | | 63 | 21.1 | 9.3 | 5.0 | 53.7% | B+ B+ |
| 2022-23 | | 75 | 14.8 | 9.0 | 3.9 | 55.3% | B B |
| 2021-22 | | 72 | 9.6 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 47.4% | C- C- |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/2 | vs LAL | L 78-98 | 38 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-12 | 0-0 | -27 |
| Thu, 4/30 | @ LAL | W 99-93 | 43 | 14 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$185.0M
Guaranteed
$69.6M
AAV
$33.9M/yr
Guaranteed %38%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B
Good Value
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Alperen Sengun's contract with the Houston Rockets grades as a B CVI — the team is getting good return on this investment relative to other centers around the league. Alperen's on-court production grades out in the upper tier of NBA centers, grading him as an elite performer at the position. His $33.9M average annual value ranks as high-end money for the center market. The production-to-cost ratio is favorable — solid output at a reasonable price point represents good asset management. At 23, Alperen has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 5-year deal is a franchise-level commitment — the team is betting heavily on continued production.
Performance Analysis
A-
#5 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Alperen Sengun is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A- Performance grade. Among NBA centers, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists through 358 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Alperen's strongest area is RPG at 8.9, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 51.9 (center median: 46.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Alperen ranks 5th. As a All-Star talent at just 23, Alperen's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Houston Rockets.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the B band — a quick read on where Alperen's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Alperen Compares at the Position
Alperen Sengun ranks 5th of 97 graded centers by performance. That slots Alperen between Nikola Jokic (A+) just ahead and Rudy Gobert (A-) just behind.
Graded higher
Nikola JokicDenver NuggetsA+Jalen DurenDetroit PistonsA+Karl-Anthony TownsNew York KnicksAAlperen SengunA-
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About this player
Alperen Sengun is a player in his 4th NBA season listed at C for the Houston Rockets. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Alperen Sengun, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index B, Performance A-, Sentiment A.
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