Legendary Center Maksym Sandul Joins Kharkiv Falcons

Kharkiv Falcons Sign Maksym Sandul

According to Главком: The Kharkiv Falcons have officially inked a deal with veteran center Maksym Sandul. Last season, Sandul appeared in 28 games for Kyiv-Basket, averaging 5.3 points, 8.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.1 blocks per game, with an efficiency rating of 13.0. He will wear jersey number 15 for the Falcons. Over his career, Sandul has collected 2,926 rebounds, placing him second on the SuperLeague’s all-time leaderboard. The top spot belongs to Stanyslav Tymofeienko, who has 3,224 boards.

Ukraine National Team Results

In other news, Ukraine’s national team has had mixed results in the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. They suffered losses to Spain in the third and fourth rounds, with scores of 66:86 and 78:64, respectively. However, in the third round, Ukraine bounced back to defeat Denmark 88:71, and they opened the qualifiers with an 79:92 win over Georgia.

• Top scorer against Georgia: Oleksandr Kovliar, 31 points in 37 minutes
• Viacheslav Bobrov posted a double-double: 11 points and 15 rebounds
• Oleksandr Lypovyi chipped in 13 points

Dmytro Zabirchenko praised Maksym Sandul’s contributions, stating: 'Without a doubt, Maksym has been one of the best rebounders in the SuperLeague in recent seasons. He has a high basketball IQ, reads the game well, and always prioritizes team success over personal glory.'

Bringing in Maksym Sandul marks a major move for the Kharkiv Falcons, adding veteran experience and stability under the basket. His ability to dominate the boards should significantly bolster the team’s defensive capabilities, which could pay off in upcoming competitions. As for the Ukrainian national team, their qualifying campaign shows promise but also highlights areas needing improvement to compete successfully on the global stage.

In addition to the signing of Maksym Sandul, the Kharkiv Falcons have made another significant roster change by securing the services of Kyiv-Basket's captain Klevzunyk. This strategic move aims to enhance the team's overall performance and leadership on the court, further solidifying their competitive edge as they prepare for the upcoming season.