Huseyn
Gaflanov

Identified at a young age as a standout talent by the head coach of Azerbaijan's national youth program, Tahir Bakhshiyev. Began training seriously as a big man with the ambition to develop a versatile game.

Tryouts in top spanish clubs with top level trainers. An early international step that exposed me to elite European basketball development.

At age 14, became one of the few Azerbaijani players to train at the NBA Academy program in Lithuania. Full season with the local team against high level competition.

Sent to the United States at 15 with support from the Azerbaijan Basketball Federation. Trained at the Southern California Academy (SCA) — elite skill development, athletic performance programs, and exposure to top American coaching.

Represented Azerbaijan at the U16 European Championship. Scoring 9.6 PPG and 8.4 RPG.

Part of the U-17 Azerbaijani 3x3 squad at the CIS Games. The team defeated Tajikistan and competed against multiple nations, with Gaflanov contributing on both ends of the floor.

At 16, called up to the senior national team squad for FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers. Azerbaijan faced Kosovo (away) and Ireland (home) — one of the youngest players in the national program.

Playing professionally for Sabah Basketball Club in the Azerbaijani ABL while pursuing a bachelor's degree at ADA University in Baku. Eyes set on Division I college basketball in the United States and a long-term professional career.