VTB League
Lokomotiv shocked by Loimaa in VTB
Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar was shocked on the road by Nilan Bisons Loimaa as the 11th round of the 2014/2015 VTB United League opened with two games. The Russians are one of the contenders for the title this season, while Finnish club Nilan Bisons are fighting near the bottom of the standings. The hosts managed to…
Read MoreVTB: Khimky and Avtodor win
The tenth round of the 2014/2015 VTB United League season tipped off on Saturday with two games during the evening, with two road wins recorded. Khimky continued its dazzling VTB United League form and maintained pressure at the top of the standings with a win over Astana, while Avtodor put itself back into the chasing…
Read MoreD.J. Stephens transfers to Zenit
D.J. Stephens (198 cm, Memphis’13) has been added by Zenit Saint Petersburg (Russia-VTB-League). The former NBA player had a short stint with New Orleans Pelicans (NBA) before heading to Russia. The 2013/14 season he finished with Anadolu Efes Istanbul (Turkey-TBL) where he averaged 5.0 ppg and 2.4 rpg over seven games. Also, D.J. Stephens played two…
Read MoreNizhny Novgorod Claims Top Spot in VTB League
In the final game of Round 8 of regular season action in the VTB United League, BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) managed to remain without a loss (8-0), after trumping the Nilan Bisons Loimaa (Finland-Korisliiga) 79-65. The 2014 league Finalist’s position is not secure by any means. They are just half a game ahead of the…
Read MoreAlex Gordon departs Tsmoki-Minsk
Alex Gordon (184 cm, Vanderbilt’08) is not part of the setup of Tsmoki-Minsk (Belarus, Premier League, EuroChallenge, and VTB League) after leaving the club. The American has played four games for the club so far this season in the two competitions. He averaged 9.0 ppg and 4.5 apg in EuroChallenge and notched 7.5 ppg and 3.5…
Read MoreEnisey defeats Avtodor in VTB United League
Week 8 of the 2014/2015 VTB United League tipped off with just one game on Saturday with the rest of the round’s action to be played out through tomorrow and Monday. The weekend’s action got underway with a clash between Russian clubs Enisey Krasnoyarsk and Avtodor Saratov, with the hosts claiming an important victory. Enisey…
Read MoreVTB United League: Lokomotiv downs Samara
Round 7 of the VTB United League Regular Season saw two games take place on Saturday as Lokomotiv went big to defeat Krasnye Krylia Samara in an all-Russian clash. In the other game Finnish club Nilan Bisons Loimaa continued to struggle as they fell at home to Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd. Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar vs. Krasnye…
Read MoreBC Astana downs Avtodor in VTB League
The VTB United League is starting to take shape as the competition enters its sixth round of games, with BC Astana claiming a win. One game tipped off Week 6 on Saturday as Astana and Avtodor clashed in Kazakhstan, with the home team narrowly emerging victorious. BK Astana vs. Avtodor Saratov, 86-85 A tight and…
Read MoreLevan Patsatsia to Nizhny Novgorod
Levan Patsatsia (198 cm, Troy’11) will join the ranks of BC Nizhny Novgorod and will play for the club in the VTB United League and the Euroleague this season. The player started the 2014/2015 season on the books at MIA Academy Tbilisi (Superleague) in his native Georgia and over three games he offered 13.3 points,…
Read MoreDaniels leaves Nizhny Novgorod
Will Daniels (203 cm, Rhode Island’08) will no longer represent the colours of BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia, VTB and Euroleague) after parting ways with the club. The American joined Nizhny at the start of this season and through four VTB games he logged numbers of 2.0 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. Daniels also hit…
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