Ukrainian basketball players triumph: victories in Japan, Spain, and the qualifier for the World Cup 2027

Impressive results of Ukrainian basketball players

According to Главком: Ukrainian basketball players have demonstrated impressive results on international stages, achieving victories in the championships of Japan and Spain, as well as successfully competing in the qualification for the 2027 World Cup. Volodymyr Gerun was one of the key players in the Japan championship match, where his team 'Osaka' defeated 'San Rockets Shibuya' with a score of 78:51. Gerun scored 10 points, collected 15 rebounds, made 2 assists, 1 block shot, 2 fouls, and 1 turnover in 23 minutes on the court, contributing to his team's success.

At the same time, Artem Pustovyi participated in the Spanish championship match, where his team lost to 'Valencia' with a score of 79:84. Pustovyi played for 13 minutes, scoring 6 points and collecting 2 rebounds, but suffered 3 turnovers. Another Ukrainian player, Oleksiy Len, also took part in the match 'Real' - 'Unicaja', playing for almost 2 minutes and committing 1 foul.

National team's success in qualification

The Ukrainian national basketball team also achieved success in the qualification for the FIBA World Cup 2027, winning against Denmark with a score of 88:71. After two matches, the Ukrainian team is among the top three teams in the group. In the first qualifying match for the 2027 World Cup, Ukraine defeated Georgia, finishing the game with a score of 79:92. The top scorer of this match was Oleksandr Kovlyar, who scored 31 points, along with 6 rebounds and 6 assists.

The next qualifying window for the World Cup will take place in February 2026, and Ukrainian basketball players continue to demonstrate confident performance on the international stage.

The successes of Ukrainian basketball players in international competitions indicate the growing level of play and the potential of the team. Victories in the World Cup qualification, as well as participation in top leagues in Europe and Asia, confirm that Ukrainian players can compete at a high level. This not only increases the popularity of basketball in Ukraine but also creates a positive image for the national team on the international stage.