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  • Dragan Labovic signed a one year contract with Enisey

    Dragan<br>Labovic<br>
    Dragan
    Labovic
    		Dragan Labovic (207-C/F-87) will play for Enisey next season. He signed a one year contract with the club. Enisey is coached by Stevan Karadzic who knows Labovic very well. Karadzic thinks that Labovic will be very useful for Krasnoyarsk because he can play both PF and C, scores much (Adriatic League-09 top scorer with 18.0ppg) and overall is a young and perspective player. Last season Dragan began with FMP Zeleznik, but financial problems forced him to leave Serbia and join Aris in January




  • Russia U18 wins Group F

    Vladislav<br>Trushkin<br>
    Vladislav
    Trushkin
    		Russia U18-Greece U18 69:52 Russia U18 wins Group F as they outscored Greece U18 69:52. In the last game of the Qualifying Round at the U18 European Championship in Vilnius Russia advanced to the Quarterfinals from the top place, while Greece also will start from 1/4 Finals on Friday. Marinin and Dmitry Kulagin (195-G-92) gave Russia 5-0 lead, while Papadionysiou was the first to score for Greece. Russia later enjoyed 12-2 deficit and Bekkiev closed the first period at 23:12




  • Victor Keyru joins Dynamo Moscow

    Viktor Keyru
    Viktor Keyru    		Dynamo Moscow continued to strengthen their roster. One day after signing Artur Urazmanov (186-G-87) the team landed Victor Keyru (200-G-84). The 26-year-old guard spent the previous season in CSKA. He tallied 1.8 points per game in VTB League. In Euroleague Victor Keyru notched 1.6 points per appearance. In Russian Superleague his stats read 1.3 points per game. Victor Keyru used to play for Unics Kazan, Dynamo Saint Petersburg, Spartak Primorie.




  • Krasnye Krylia takes Jermareo Davidson

    Jemareo<br>Davidson<br>
    Jemareo
    Davidson
    		Krasye Krylia came up with important signing. The Russian outfit landed former NBA player Jermareo Davidson (208-F-84, college: Alabama). The 26-year-old American arrives to Russia from Turkey, where he spent last season. Davidson appeared 27 times in TBL for Darussafaka collecting 15.9 ppg, 10.7 rpg and 1.3 bpg. He ended the championship as the leading rebounder and the second ranked shot blocker. During the summer he played few games for the Puerto Rican team Humacao




  • Artur Urazmanov comes back to Russia

    Arthur<br>Urazmanov<br>
    Arthur
    Urazmanov
    		Artur Urazmanov (186-G-87) comes back to Russia and will play for Dynamo Moscow. The player spent the last season in Serbia for Radnicki Kragujevac, while now heads back home. In 2004-2005 he appeared for CSKA Moscow but played mostly for junior team. In 2005-2006 moved to CSK VVS Samara reg. (B Superleague, starting five) and in 30 games averaged 9.7ppg, 3.0rpg, Assists-2 (5.3apg), Steals-1 (2.4spg), 2FGP: 43.0%, 3PT: 31




  • Russia hold off Serbia

    Dmitry<br>Kulagin<br>
    Dmitry
    Kulagin
    		Russia U18 - Serbia U18 75:61 Russian U18 team recorded the second win at the Qualifying round of the European Championship. They held off Serbia to improve at 3-1 record in Group F. Dmitry Kulagin (195-G-92) knocked down 23 points, issued 8 assists and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead the charge. Russia opened the game strongly. They earned a 12:4 lead midway through the starting quarter. Russia piled up a 21:14 lead at the first break




  • Triumph Lyubertsy inks Roman Levter

    Roman Levter
    Roman Levter    		Triumph Lyubertsy has officially announced the signing of Roman Levter (209-F/C-84). The 26-year-old Russian forward arrives to his new team from Spartak St. Petersburg. Levter had very limited playing time in his former club registering just 1.4 ppg and 1.3 rpg for 13 games in Russia. He appeared just one in EuroCup. Levter joined Spartak in 2008 and he also struggled to get minutes in their first season. Roman Levter is a product of Lokomotiv Kuban, where he started as a kid




  • Sergey Toporov moves to Lokomotiv

    Sergei<br>Toporov<br>
    Sergei
    Toporov
    		Sergey Toporov (197-F-81) moves to Lokomotiv Kuban and will play for the team in the season 2010/2011. The Russian Forward already played for the team in 2006 and now is back to the squad. In 2006 he played for Lokomotiv Rostov na Donu (A Superleague, starting five) and appeared in FIBA EuroCup. After 12 games he averaged 11.3ppg, 4.2rpg, 1.7apg, 1.2spg, 2FGP: 50.7%, 3FGP: 31.7%, FT: 76.5%. In Russian League after 32 games he had 10.6ppg, 2.9rpg, 1




  • Lokomotiv Kuban lands Goran Jeretin

    Goran<br>Jeretin<br>
    Goran
    Jeretin
    		Lokomotiv Kuban announced signing of Goran Jeretin (192-G-79, agency: Beo Basket) for the upcoming season. The experienced point guard is coming to Russia from Turk Telekom Ankara. He joined the Turkish outfit in March this year averaging 7.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 3.4 assists for 8 TBL games. Jeretin started the season with Montenegrin club Buducnost Podgorica. With them he collected 11.2 ppg, 1.9 rpg and 3.3 apg in Adriatic league




  • Russia edged Croatia at the U18 European Championship in Vilnius

    Dmitry<br>Kulagin<br>
    Dmitry
    Kulagin
    		Croatia U18-Russia U18 55:78 Russia edged Croatia at the U18 European Championship in Vilnius. In their first game of the Qualifying Round Russia celebrated 78:55 win. Boris Barac (204-F-92) and Dmitry Kulagin (195-G-92) exchanged the shots in the opening tip, while Varnakov later closed his team run for 18:10. Dmitry Kulagin nailed three at the end of the first frame for 21:12. With another 10-0 run Russia opened the second frame and never looked behind after




  • Lionel Chalmers stays in Russia

    Lionel<br>Chalmers<br>
    Lionel
    Chalmers
    		Lionel Chalmers (183-G-80, college: Xavier) signed a one-year deal with Lokomotiv Kuban. The 29-year-old guard spent the previous season in Enisey. He tallied 16.2 points, 4.3 boards, 3.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game in EuroChallenge. In Russian Superleague Lionel Chalmers notched 19.0 points, 3.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.6 steals per appearance. Lionel Chalmers had spells for AEK, TAU Ceramica, Benetton Treviso, Sassari and Universitet-Yugra Surgut.




  • Russia tame Italy despite Gentile's heroics

    Vladislav<br>Trushkin<br>
    Vladislav
    Trushkin
    		Russia U18 - Italy U18 87:86 Russia earned a narrow win over Italy in the final game of the preliminary round of U18 European Championship. Vladislav Trushkin (200-F-93) knocked down 19 points and made 5 steals as Russia caught up with Italy at 2-1 record in Group C ladder. Italy however remained on top of the standings and advanced into the Qualifying round from the top place. Russia surged ahead early in the game




  • Stephane Lasme joins Spartak Saint Petersburg

    Stephane<br>Lasme<br>
    Stephane
    Lasme
    		Spartak Saint Petersburg ensured the services of Stephane Lasme (203-F-82, college: Massachusetts) for the next two seasons. The 27-year-old Gabonese forward arrives to Russia from Israel. Stephane Lasme spent the previous season in Maccabi Tel-Aviv. He tallied 8.8 points, 4.5 boards and 1.7 blocks per appearance in Israeli League. In Euroleague the forward notched 6.5 points, 4.4 boards, 1.4 blocks and 1.0 steal per game.




  • Russia beat Bulgaria to open Day 2 in Vilnius

    Gleb<br>Goldyrev<br>
    Gleb
    Goldyrev
    		Russia U18-Bulgaria U18 88:57 Russia bounced back after two-overtime thriller loss from Turkey in the opener and beat Bulgaria in Day 2 of the U18 European Championship. An easy start led to 88:57 total win over the opponents. Gleb Goldyrev (200-F-93) opened the game from the perimeter and he also brought 7:2 in the game. After 7:5 on the board Russia finished the first quarter with 20-0 run to take 27:7 advantage. Moreover the run continued until 29:5 when Bekkiev made a jump shot




  • Nizhny Novgorod inks Pavel Podkolzin

    Pavel<br>Podkolzin<br>
    Pavel
    Podkolzin
    		Nizhny Novgorod continues with signings this summer. Their latest addition is Pavel Podkolzin (226-C-85), who inked a two-year deal. The player returns to Russian top division after two years in B Superleague. He was a member of Lokomotiv Novosybirsk since 2007. Last season, he averaged 12.1 points and 5.3 rebounds in 43 games. Before Lokomotiv Novosybirsk, Pavel Podkolzin spent one year with Khimky Moscow. In the past he also played for the NBDL team Fort Worth Flyers and Metis Varese




  • Khimky grabs Thomas Kelati on a two-year deal

    Thomas<br>Kelati<br>
    Thomas
    Kelati
    		Khimky announced signing of Thomas Kelati (195-G/F-82, agency: Beo Basket, college: Washington St.) on a two-year deal. The American/Polish scoring guard is coming to Russia from the Spanish Power Electronics Valencia. He helped them to win the EuroCup last season with 8.3 ppg, 3 rpg and 1.7 apg for 15 games. Kelati also appeared 31 times in ACB averaging 8.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists. Season 2008/09 Thomas Kelati spent with Unicaja Malaga




  • Interview with Jamont Gordon

    Jamont<br>Gordon<br>
    Jamont
    Gordon
    		Jamont Gordon (193-G/F-87, college: Mississippi St.) moved to Moscow and will play for the CSKA. In this interview he answered some questions for eurobasket.com. Which clubs were interested in you this summer and why you chose CSKA from them? My first choice was to play in the NBA. I went back to US, took part in Charlotte Bobcats camp, but there were no promises, no definite offers




  • Rush and Anisimov sign with Krasnie Krilya

    Brion Rush
    Brion Rush    		Rush and Anisimov signed the contracts with Krasnie Krilya and will play in the season 2010/2011 for the team. Brion Rush (186-G-84, agency: Court Side, college: Grambling St.) was the key player for Triumph Lyubertsy last season. In EuroCup after 6 games he averaged 18.5ppg, 5.5rpg, 3.3apg, 1.2spg, FGP: 51.0%, 3PT: 35.7%, FT: 80.0%, while in Russian League he became the second top-scorer. Rush showed 18.8ppg, 4.6rpg, 3.6apg, Steals-3 (2.0spg), FGP: 47




  • Russian U18 National Team 2010

    Alexander<br>Varnakov<br>
    Alexander
    Varnakov
    		 4Evgeny Marinin190-G-92 5Alexander Varnakov185-G-92Triumph-2 6Pavel Kuryshkin197-G/F-92CSKA-2 7Sergey Karasev200-F-93Triumph-2 8Gleb Goldyrev200-F-93 9Dmitry Kulagin195-G-92N.Novgorod 10Alexander Tikhonin205-F-92CSKA-2 11Vladislav Trushkin200-F-93 12Tamirlan Bekkiev204-F-92Avtodor 13Artem Pisarchuk205-C-92Spartak SP-2 14Evgeny Chebanenko194-G-92 15Andrey Loginov204-F-93CSKA-2 Sergey Skorochkin Head Coach R




  • Turkey needed two-overtime thriller to beat Russia in Vilnius

    Safak Edge
    Safak Edge    		Turkey U18-Russia U18 97:88 2 OT Turkey U18 needed two-overtime thriller to beat Russia U18 in the start of the U18 European Championship in Vilnius. Safak Edge (188-G-92) exploded for the winners as Turkey had 11-2 in the second overtime to win the opener. The teams exchanged the basket in the opening tip as Vardal made 11:6 for Turkey. The latter continued to play better until the end of the first period, while Varnakov reduced for 22:18

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