Russia
Aaron Jackson exits CSKA Moscow
Veteran guard, Aaron Jackson (190 cm, Duquesne’09) has parted ways with Russian basketball Titan, CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB) this 2017. He has had a long and productive tenure with the team, having joined the organization in 2012. Jackson played 34 games for them in the Turkish Airlines EuroLeague this 2016-17, where he recorded averages of 7.6…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow ups ante to keep Milos Teodosic
The “Arms Race” is on! A quiet “Cold War” has begun between NBA clubs and CSKA Moscow in order to land/keep Serbian superstar, Milos Teodosic. Several NBA teams have expressed serious interest in luring the 30-year-old guard to the NBA this 2017-18. Some of which include the Miami Heat and the Brooklyn Nets. Teodosic has…
Read MoreBrian Qvale moves to Lokomotiv Kuban
Brian Qvale (210 cm, Montana ’11) is moving his basketball career to Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB). Qvale has never played in Russia during his seven-year career. Most recently, he was a part of EWE Baskets Oldenburg (Germany-BBL) last season. His time in Oldenburg lasted for two seasons as a post scorer and a hard working rebounder.…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow takes VTB League title advantage
CSKA Moscow has taken early charge of the VTB League finals series with a 94-88 home win over Khimki Moscow Region in Game 1. The Army Men have had a lot freer days to prepare for this series, while Khimki came through a gruelling semi-final against Zenit St. Petersburg, claiming a 3-2 win in the…
Read MoreMatt Janning departs Lokomotiv Kuban
Matt Janning (196 cm, Northeastern’10) is no longer with Lokomtiv Kuban (Russia-VTB United League) this 2017 and is now a free agent. The 2016-17 season is now over for the team, having being eliminated from the VTB United League playoff picture. The 28-year-old Northeastern University producet played 17 games for them in the EuroCup where…
Read MoreTrevor Lacey added by Lokomotiv
Even though Lokomotiv Kuban (Russia-VTB) is already out of the VTB United League playoff picture, they have quickly set their sights on the upcoming 2017-17 season. The team has signed NC State product Trevor Lacey (190 cm, North Carolina State’16) to a deal. He played his rookie season as a pro this 2016-17 in Italy,…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow sweeps Lokomotiv to reach VTB League final
CSKA Moscow, the dominant club in VTB League Basketball history, is sitting in yet another finals series after completing a semi-final sweep over Lokomotiv Krasnodar. The Army Men took Game 3 of the series with a 74-66 road win to book its berth in the title showdown. Either Zenit St. Petersburg or Khimki Moscow Region…
Read MoreKyle Hines gets extension from CSKA Moscow
Kyle Hines (198 cm) has truly found a home with Russian club, CSKA Moscow (Russia-VTB). The team has decided to Hines to a contract extension good for two more seasons. Hines has been with the European powerhouse since 2013 and has been a consistent producer for them since. He played 26 games for them in…
Read MoreMicah Downs agrees to return to Avtodor Saratov
Micah Downs (195 cm, Gonzaga ’09) is heading to Avtodor Saratov (Russia-VTB). He heads to the Russian team after playing his entire 2016/2017 campaign with Orleans (France-Pro A). In his only season with Orleans, Downs played well in a prominent role. The 30-year-old swingman ended up on the floor for 32.7 mpg in 26 Pro…
Read MoreCSKA Moscow budget is $ 47 Million
VTB United League honorary president Sergei Ivanov released the budgets of all nine Russian clubs in the League for the 2016-17 season during a special press conference today at the Kremlin. The CSKA Moscow budget once again is the largest in the League: $ 46,7 million. Also in the top three of richest Russian clubs…
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