“We play against a newcomer of the VTB League,” CSKA head coach Dimitris Itoudis said. “It is a very enthusiastic team that also plays just one game a week. It is a different level of pressure on them and on us, but it is how it is. We have to play in less than 40 hours after tough game against Real Madrid, we have only one day to watch the film and prepare for the game. We have to make proper adjustments and match their enthusiasm and athleticism.”
Past matchups
It will be the first ever clash of the teams.
Short dossier
Founded: 2012
Colors: blue, white
Home court: UPS Molot (7,000)
CEO: Alexander Bashminov
Head coach: Viacheslav Shushakov
Website: parmabasket.ru
Trophy case: Russian Cup winner (2016), SuperLeague 1 bronze winner (2016)