VTB: 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…

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Rick Jackson pens with Krasny Volgograd

Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia, VTB League) added American player Rick Jackson (206 cm, Syracuse’11) to the team roster it has been announced. Last season the forward suited up for Galil Gilboa in the Israeli Winner League and Balkan League. He played 31 games domestically and averaged 12.7 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game,…

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D.J. Kennedy departs Krasny Oktyabr

D.J. Kennedy (198 cm, St. John’s’11) has left Russian club Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd after playing a total of seven games for the team this 2014-15 season. Kennedy played four games for them in the VTB United league and averaged 19.3 ppg and 6.0 rpg. He also played in three games for them in Eurocup action…

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DeAndre Kane departs Krasny Oktyabr

DeAndre Kane (193 cm, Iowa State’ 14) has parted ways with Russian outfit Krasny Oktyabr (EuroCup, VTB league). His stint at the club did not last long as he only played in three EuroCup games and in the same number of games in VTB League. DeAndre Kane averaged 7.3 ppg and 1.7 rpg in EuroCup…

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Randy Culpepper back to Volgograd

Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia, VTB and Eurocup) has confirmed the return of Randy Culpepper (182 cm, UTEP’11) to the team roster. The American last wore the colors of the club during the 2013/2014 season and competed in the VTB League over ten games. It was an impressive cameo in the season for the point guard…

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Dirk Bauermann to coach Krasny Oktyabr

Dirk Bauermann is about to become the new head coach of the Russian team Krasny Oktyabr, although there has not been any official announcement yet. Nevertheless, rumors have been flying around since last week and Bauermann is expected in Volgograd soon. Dirk Bauermann (1957) is a respected, well known and well-travelled coach. He has coached…

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DeAndre Liggins moves to Volgograd

Former NBA player DeAndre Liggins (198 cm, Kentucky’11) is on his way to Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (Russia, VTB League) for the coming season. The guard is thought to have penned a one year deal with the club and the contract is thought to not include an NBA out. The American has been involved with NBA…

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D.J. Kennedy added by Krasny Oktyabr

D.J. Kennedy (198 cm, St. John’s’11) is taking his talents to Russia this 2014-15 season, signing a deal to play for Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd (VTB). The 24-year-old Kennedy started the 2013-14 with the Dallas Mavericks but was released by the team in October 2013. The player then headed to France and signed with Gravelines Dunkerque…

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Lokomotiv takes 1-game lead in VTB League

After a surprisingly good Euroleague campaign, Lokomotiv Kuban is not ready to end the season and the Russian club claimed victory in Game 1 of the VTB United League play-offs. Lokomotiv travelled to fellow Russian outfit Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd and secured a 85-91 road win to start this phase of the competition perfectly. Krasny Oktyabr…

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Bernard King moves to Krasny Oktyabr

Bernard King (196 cm, Texas A&M’03) has moved to Russian ball club Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd for the remainder of the season. King began 2013-14 playing for BC Donetsk (Ukraine-Superleague).  Bernard managed to appear in 15 VTB United League games for them and posted averages of 15.2 ppg and 7.8 apg. The guard also played in…

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