Ukraine’s Basketball Team Crushes Georgia, Secures Spot in Second Round of 2027 World Cup Qualifiers

Ukraine Dominates Georgia in Key Qualifier

According to Главком: Ukraine’s national men’s basketball team delivered a commanding performance against Georgia in a 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifying match held in Riga, winning 95-76. The victory secured their early advancement to the second round of the qualification process.

Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk was the standout player, scoring a game-high 28 points. He knocked down five three-pointers and was perfect from the free-throw line, hitting all seven attempts. Oleksandr Kovliar also contributed significantly with 20 points, including four three-pointers. The full Ukrainian roster stats were as follows:

• Kovliar 20 points + 6 assists
• Mykhailiuk 28 points + 5 rebounds + 4 assists
• Tkachenko 5 points
• Bobrov 9 points + 5 rebounds
• Skapintsev 17 points + 14 rebounds

Key Moments in the Qualifiers

This win builds on Ukraine’s earlier 92-79 victory over Georgia in their first matchup of the qualifiers. In the third round, Ukraine fell to Spain 66-86, and in the fourth round, they lost again to Spain, this time 78-64. However, in the second round, Ukraine bounced back with an 88-71 win over Denmark.

The first stage of qualifying will conclude with an away game against Denmark scheduled for July 5. Ukraine’s confident play has already guaranteed their place in the second stage of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers.

This success marks a significant step forward for the Ukrainian team, opening up new opportunities for continued progress in the qualification campaign.

Given their track record, the team has shown an ability to adapt and elevate their game, which could prove crucial in upcoming matches. Maintaining this positive momentum will be key as Ukraine pushes to secure a spot on the global basketball stage.