Pre-game breakdown
After the double week in EuroLeague the Army Men got the full day-off. After it they practiced two days in a row with video-sessions.
Andrey Lopatin and Alexander Khomenko rejoined the team. They helped CSKA-Junior got two wins in the VTB United Youth League last week.
Word to the coach
Dimitris Itoudis, CSKA head coach:
We continue with the game against Kalev that has completely new team this year. They are athletic and aggressive; they already recorded road victory against Nizhny and played close game against Khimki. We are back to our routine after short break, we are watching film and work hard in order to have progress.
Past matchups
Wins-losses: 10-0
2017-18 season games:
04-Dec-2017. CSKA – Kalev/Kramo: 108-100 (+8)
11-Apr-2018. Kalev/Kramo – CSKA: 95-105 (+10)
Short dossier
Kalev/Kramo Tallinn, Estonia
Founded: 1998
Colors: blue, white
Homecourt: Saku Suurhalland Kalevi Spordihall (6,000)
President: Ivar Valdmaa
Head coach: Donaldas Kairis
Website: www.bckalev.ee
Trophy case: 10-time Estonian champion (2005, 06, 09, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18), 6-time Estonian Cup winner (2005, 06, 07, 08, 16, 17)
