Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk scores 11 points for Utah Jazz for the first time in the NBA season

Ukrainian basketball player Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk scored double-digit points for the first time in the NBA 2025/26 season. His game helped the Utah Jazz defeat the Phoenix Suns by a score of 138:134. This happened in the third game of the season, where Mykhailiuk started and played for over 36 minutes.

In this game, the Ukrainian player scored 11 points, made four steals, and grabbed three rebounds. Additionally, he hit two three-pointers out of five attempts. This victory helped the Ukrainian national team advance to the main qualifying round for the 2027 World Championship.

Pre-qualification for the 2027 World Championship. Men

The Ukrainian basketball team won against Switzerland and Slovakia in the pre-qualification. Although the Ukrainians lost their first match to Switzerland, they managed to recover and win the next games.

Pre-qualification for the 2027 World Cup

Ukraine won against Slovakia with a score of 80:71 in the second round of the tournament. This was an important victory for the team, which had lost to Switzerland in the first round. The Ukrainian national team showed excellent performance at the end of the match and secured their victory in the tournament.

Ukrainian basketball player Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk made a name for himself in the NBA, helping the Utah Jazz achieve a crucial win. At the same time, the national Ukrainian basketball team confidently advanced to the next stage of qualifying for the 2027 World Championship, demonstrating a high level of play and willpower.