Yakup Evren Ekinci compared to Nikoloz Gaprindashvili

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Yakup Evren Ekinci PG

Born: Feb 21, 2002 (22 years old)

Nationality: Turkey

Height: 5-11 (180cm)

Nikoloz Gaprindashvili F

Born: Jul 3, 2002 (21 years old)

Nationality: Georgia

Height: 6-6 (198cm)

Weight: 198 (90kg)