Posts Tagged ‘Nizhny Novgorod’
Kevin Bristol agrees with by Nihzny Novgorod
Kervin Bristol (206 cm, Fordham’12) is a recent addition to the roster of BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) this 2016-17. Kervin is a 28-year-old Haitian-American international player, who has already made his debut for the Russian club. In 19 minutes of action he scored five points and pulled down six rebounds. Bristol joined Nizhny Novgorod after…
Read MoreDeAndre Kane to Nizhny Novgorod
DeAndre Kane (193 cm, Iowa State’14) is taking his game to Russian club BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) for the upcoming 2016-17 season. Kane had a busy 2015-16 season, lending his talents to two teams. He began the season on the roster of Ratiopharm Ulm (Germany-BBL). DeAndre played eight games for them during their run in…
Read MoreKenny Boynton added by Nizhny Novgorod
Kenny Boynton (188 cm, University of Florida’13) will continue his professional career this 2016-17 as a member of BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB). This will be his first time to suit up for a Russian organization. Kenny played the 2015-16 season on the roster of Sinpas Denizli Basket SK (Turkey-TBL). He played 38 games for his…
Read MoreVTB United League, CSKA top at Christmas
Tuesday in the VTB United League saw some of the larger teams flex their muscles, particularly current five time champs CSKA Moscow with a win over Bisons Loima. Lokomotiv Kuban Krasnodar and Nizhny Novgorod, two of the clubs who could dethrone CSKA got back on track with victories, both clubs have suffered patchy form of…
Read MoreEurocup: Trento and Nizhny reach Last 32
Three games ushered in events in the Eurocup this week as Round 8 of the Regular Season got underway. We are at the stage of the first group phase where the standings are being decided and places in the Last 32 are bring decided. With that in mind, could any of the six clubs competing…
Read MoreVTB United League, Nizhny misses chance
Saturday’s action in the VTB United League saw Nizhny Novgorod slip up at home to a refreshed Krasny Oktyabr Volgograd to give CEZ Nymburk the chance to grab sole possession of first place on Sunday evening. In the other contest of the night, VEF Riga and Astana put together a thrilling contest that had high…
Read MoreNizhny Edges Khimky 93-92 to Lead VTB League
One of the most important games of Round 6 of the VTB United League regular season was saved for the very end. BC Nizhny Novgorod came up with an amazing 93-92 win at home over BC Khimky Moscow Region. Both Russian clubs came into the contest with identical 4-1 records, but it was the home…
Read MoreVictor Rudd joins Nizhny Novgorod
BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) is strengthening its roster for the 2015/16 season with the addition of Victor Rudd (206 cm, South Florida’14). This will be the 24-year-old Rudd’s first team outside of the United States, marking the first chapter of his international career. His 2014/15 season was spent playing for the Delaware 87ers from the…
Read MoreEric Maynor inks with Nizhny Novgorod
Eric Maynor (190 cm, VCU’09) will be taking charge of the backcourt of BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) this 2015/16 season. The 28-year-old guard started his 2014/15 in January, opting to begin his international career with a stint with Openjobmetis Varese (Italy-Serie A). Maynor was able to play 15 games for them and chipped in a…
Read MoreRasid Mahalbasic joins Nizhny Novgorod
BC Nizhny Novgorod (Russia-VTB) has agreed to terms with Rasid Mahalbasic (210 cm) and will be adding him to their roster this coming 2015/16 season. Mahalbasic has dual citizenship from Austria and Slovenia. He has been a member of the Austrian national team from 2008 to 2014. In the 2014/15 season Rasid played for BC…
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