Pre-game breakdown
The break in VTB League season starts this weekend. It will include the All-Star Game and National Team window. The next game for CSKA is scheduled for March 3. The Army Men will also play two EuroLeague games during this period – against Crvena Zvezda and Barcelona.
Ron Baker (not on VTB League roster), injured Will Clyburn and Andrey Vorontsevich will miss the game.
Word to the coach
Dimitris Itoudis, CSKA head coach:
This period for us is about gaining the consistency. We had a good game against Astana, hopefully we will show the same level of seriousness and competitiveness against Kalev. We played very serious game in Tallinn in the first leg, our defense was the key. We want to rely on our defense and create things off it.
Past matchups
Wins-losses: 13-0
2019-20 season game:
22-Dec-2019. Kalev/Kramo – CSKA: 50-91 (+41)
Short dossier
Kalev/Kramo Tallinn, Estonia
Founded: 1998
Colors: blue, white
Homecourt: Saku Suurhalland Kalevi Spordihall (6,000)
President: Tomas Linamae
Head coach: Roberts Stelmahers
Website: www.bckalev.ee
Trophy case: 11-time Estonian champion (2005, 06, 09, 11-14, 16-19), 6-time Estonian Cup winner (2005-08, 16, 17)
