Who Is Fenerbahçe Beko’s New Signing Khem Birch? Age, Career, and Teams
Fenerbahçe Beko has announced the signing of Canadian centre Khem Birch, who last played for Girona. The 30-year-old player has garnered attention for both his European basketball experience and his NBA career, having played in 298 NBA games. Fenerbahçe has signed Birch on a 1-year contract, adding valuable experience to their squad.
Born on September 28, 1992, in Montreal, Canada, Birch stands 2.06 meters tall and plays at the center position. His basketball journey began in college, where he played for Pittsburgh (2011-2012) and UNLV (2012-2014). Despite going undrafted in the 2014 NBA Draft, he signed with the Miami Heat and spent the season in the Development League with the Sioux Falls Skyforce. Birch made an immediate impact, being named to the All-Rookie Team and All-Defensive Team in the Development League that year.
In addition to his NBA career with teams like the Orlando Magic and Toronto Raptors, Birch has European experience, having played for Uşak and Olympiacos before joining Girona. His signing is expected to strengthen Fenerbahçe Beko’s roster as they aim for success in the upcoming season.
