Pepperdine University’s men’s basketball program has announced a new signing that could reshape its frontcourt for the upcoming 2026‑27 season.
Faruk Biberovic, a 6‑10 forward hailing from Istanbul, joins the Waves after a three‑year stint with Fenerbahçe II in the Turkish TBL, where he honed a reputation as a reliable scorer and rebounder.
A Global Touch for the Waves
During the most recent campaign, Biberovic posted averages of 11.7 points and 6.4 rebounds per game, shooting .453 from beyond the arc and .921 from the free‑throw line, numbers that placed him among the more efficient big men in the league.
His statistical footprint extends beyond the last season; across the 2024‑25 year he recorded 8.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per contest, while also seeing limited minutes with the senior Fenerbahçe BEKO squad, the club’s top‑tier team in the Turkish Basketball Super League.
Biberovic’s debut for the senior side came after a solid run with the reserve team, where he contributed 3.7 points and 2.3 rebounds in 22 appearances during the 2023 season, showcasing his ability to adapt to higher competition.
International experience adds another layer to his profile; he was a member of Turkey’s U18 squad that reached the quarterfinals of the 2023 EuroBasket U18 tournament, logging 3.9 points and 3.6 rebounds per game.
Coaches at Pepperdine see his shooting touch and rebounding instincts as a perfect fit for a program that aims to blend youthful energy with seasoned polish, and they expect the forward to contribute immediately on both ends of the floor.
The addition of Biberovic underscores the university’s expanding global recruitment footprint, linking the Pacific Coast with a basketball tradition that spans continents.