Valentin Pastal

Valentin Pastal — Biography

Valentin Pastal (born 9 June 1984) is a Turkish professional basketball player for Best Balıkesir of the Turkish Basketball League (TBL). He has also competed for the Turkey national basketball team, making most of his appearances through 2004 and 2005. Pastal has previously been with Efes Pilsen and Pınar Karşıyaka, 2 of the 7 teams he has represented in the course of his playing career. Although he is generally considered to be a small forward, the Ashgabat native is known for the versatility he headlines. Pastal is often set side by side with NBA player and fellow countryman Hedo Türkoğlu thanks to his multipurpose attributes.