Successful start of the Ukrainian national basketball team
The Ukrainian national basketball team has successfully started its qualifying campaign for the 2027 World Cup, achieving two victories in the first matches. In the first match, the Ukrainian team defeated Georgia with a score of 92:79, and in the second match, they proved stronger than Denmark, finishing the game with a score of 88:71. These results allowed Ukraine to take one of the top spots in the group, increasing their chances of advancing to the next stage of the qualifiers.
Performance of Ukrainian players
In the match against Georgia, Oleksandr Kovlyar became the top scorer, scoring 31 points, along with 6 rebounds and 6 assists. The team was supported by other players:
- Tkachenko - 8 points
- Lypovyi - 13 points
- Bobrov - 11 points plus 15 rebounds
- Pustovyi - 10 points with 5 rebounds
The quarter scores in this match were 23:15, 25:28, 13:23, 18:26.
In the game against Denmark, the Ukrainian team continued to demonstrate a high level of play, allowing them to maintain their leadership in the group. This victory reinforces a successful start to the qualifying campaign, where Ukraine is already among the top two teams in their group after just two matches. The next qualifying window will take place in February 2026.
On the international stage, Ukrainian players also participated in Eurocup matches. Issuf Sanon played for 18 minutes in the match, scoring 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals, but also incurred 4 fouls. Oleksii Len', who played 13 minutes on the court, scored 12 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Oleksandr Kovlyar did not score points in this match but recorded 1 rebound and 2 assists.
In other Eurocup matches, the team 'Silesia' lost to 'Cluj-Napoca' with a score of 92:94 and currently occupies the 9th place in group A, trailing by two victories from the playoff zone. The team 'Buduchnost' defeated 'Turk Telekom' with a score of 91:81, while 'Real' won against 'Murcia' with a result of 91:80. Thus, the Ukrainian national team continues to actively compete on international stages, demonstrating growing potential in the basketball world.
The successful start of the Ukrainian team in the qualifiers for the 2027 World Cup reflects the growth of Ukrainian basketball and the potential of the team on the international stage.
The victories over Georgia and Denmark not only increase the chances of advancing to the next stage but also create a positive image for Ukrainian sports as a whole. The upcoming matches in February 2026 will be an important stage for the further development of the team, which demonstrates confidence and cohesion in its gameplay.