Successes of Ukrainian basketball players on the international stage
Ukrainian basketball players Max Shulga and Oleksiy Len have showcased their skills on the international stage by participating in matches of the G-League, EuroLeague, and World Cup 2027 qualifiers. Both players have made significant contributions to their teams, demonstrating their mastery and readiness for competition at a high level.
Performances of Max Shulga and Oleksiy Len
Max Shulga played for the 'Maine Celtics' in the G-League match, helping secure a victory against the 'Salt Lake City Stars' with a score of 102:94. In this game, he spent 28 minutes on the court, scoring 9 points, including 3 of 6 two-pointers and 1 of 4 three-point attempts. His contributions also included:
- 4 rebounds
- 9 assists
- 3 steals
- 2 blocks
- 2 fouls
- 3 turnovers
This was Shulga's 21st game in the G-League, where he averages 33.4 minutes on the court, scoring 14.6 points, 4.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists.
On the other hand, Oleksiy Len participated in a victorious match for 'Real' in the EuroLeague against 'Maccabi Tel Aviv', where his team won with a score of 98:88. Len spent 4 minutes on the court, not attempting any shots, but he did provide 1 assist and made 1 block with 1 foul.
Moreover, the Ukrainian national basketball team continues to perform strongly in the World Cup 2027 qualifiers. In the second round of qualification, the Ukrainians achieved victory over Denmark with a score of 88:71, as well as winning against Georgia with a score of 79:92. After two matches, Ukraine is among the top two teams in the group. The next qualification window will take place in February 2026.
In the match against Georgia, the top scorer was Oleksandr Kovlyar, who scored 31 points, while Vyacheslav Bobrov added 11 points and 15 rebounds.
Thus, Ukrainian basketball players continue to confirm their competitiveness on the international stage, demonstrating a high level of play both at the club and national levels.
The successes of Shulga in the G-League and Len in the EuroLeague, as well as the victories of the Ukrainian national team in the World Cup qualifiers, indicate the growing presence of Ukrainian players in professional sports, which could serve as a foundation for further development of basketball in the country. We look forward to the next matches and opportunities for Ukrainian athletes to showcase themselves on the international stage.