“VEF is young and energetic team,” CSKA head coach Dimitris Itoudis said. “. This is another challenge for us. We have to be focused and match their energy to take the win home.”
Past matchups
Wins/losses: 9-0
All games – in VTB United League
2012-13. VEF – CSKA: 67-75 (+8)
2012-13. CSKA – VEF: 83-75 (+8)
2013-14. CSKA – VEF: 80-63 (+17)
2013-14. VEF – CSKA: 84-88 (+4)
2014-15. VEF – CSKA: 72-85 (+13)
2014-15. CSKA – VEF: 107-78 (+29)
2015-16. VEF – CSKA: 77-92 (+15)
2015-16. CSKA – VEF: 101-93 (+8)
2016-17. CSKA – VEF: 82-51 (+31)
Short dossier
VEF Riga, Latvia
Founded: 1958 (bankrupt in 1992, re-opened in 2007)
Colors: black, white
Home court: Arena Riga (12,500)
President: Maris Martinsons
Head coach: Janis Gailitis
Website: www.vefriga.com
Accomplishments: 4-time Latvian champion (2011-13, 15), Baltic League vice-champion (2011), Baltic League bronze winner (2012), 3-time USSR championship bronze winner (1960, 1966, 1991)
