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Deniz Okyay
Deniz Okyay is an Ankara-connected tennis player whose college career spans Norfolk State and George Mason.
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Deniz Okyay is an Ankara-connected tennis player whose college career spans Norfolk State and George Mason. His George Mason biography identifies Neisbe Aydin Science as his previous school.
At Norfolk State in 2023–24 he earned first-team All-MEAC recognition and three conference Rookie of the Week selections. The following season he went 14–2 at No. 3 singles, including 4–1 in conference matches. His two seasons there produced a combined 29–13 singles record.
For George Mason in 2025–26, he earned Atlantic 10 second-team and all-academic honours. His season included seven singles and nine doubles victories across 17 matches. On 30 January 2026, he defeated Hofstra’s Hideki Matsuoka 6–4, 6–0 at No. 1 singles.
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At Norfolk State in 2023–24 he earned first-team All-MEAC recognition and three conference Rookie of the Week selections.
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For George Mason in 2025–26, he earned Atlantic 10 second-team and all-academic honours.
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