The 'Cherkaski Mavpy' team announced the signing of a new contract for the next season in the Super League with Kyrylo Marchenko, a 27-year-old defender. Last season, he averaged 12 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.
In the battle for the bronze medals last season, this player proved to be very useful for the team that defeated BK 'Rivne'. Additionally, 'Cherkaski Mavpy' has already determined the head coach for the next season and renewed the contract with Andrii Agafonov. Also, the national men's basketball team of Ukraine won the pre-qualification for the World Championship 2027, defeating Slovakia with a score of 98:86 in an away match.
Pre-qualification for the World Championship 2027. Men
Group D. Bratislava, Slovakia. GOPASS Arena
Slovakia – Ukraine 86:98 (20:17, 20:32, 27:20, 19:29)
In previous matches, the Ukrainian national team also impressed with their game, defeating Switzerland and improving their position in the pre-qualification group for the World Championship 2027. In the match against Switzerland, the Ukrainian players managed to achieve a victory 73:64.
Pre-qualifier for the World Cup 2027. Round 2
Ukraine – Slovakia 80:71 (24-24, 21-14, 17-14, 18-19)
Furthermore, the Ukrainian team faced challenges in the early rounds of the pre-qualification, losing to Switzerland with a score of 66:64 in the first round.
Pre-qualifier for the World Cup 2027. Round 1
Ukraine – Switzerland 64:66 (14-18, 13-12, 20-15, 17-21)
In these matches, the Ukrainian players demonstrated good performance but tried to adapt better to new challenges.
After signing the contract with the new player, 'Cherkaski Mavpy' also impresses with the success of the national men's basketball team of Ukraine in the pre-qualification for the World Championship 2027, where they have shown a high level and confidently defeat their opponents.