 Aşık got his first chance playing professionally with the Turkish Basketball League team Fenerbahçe in 2005–06.After one season with Alpella, Aşık moved back to Fenerbahçe and eventually ended his Turkish club career with them in 2009–10.He gained recognition playing for the Turkish national team at the 2010 FIBA World Championship, and as the starting center, he helped Turkey win the silver medal.