One step towards semifinal

13.07.2005
Nikita Kurbanov (photo T. Makeeva)
Eugeny Pashutin team defeat Greece national team in the game of the second group stage on European U-20 Championship. Russians get the leadership in the early beginning and did not lose it until the final buzzer.

Russia - Greece: 71-50

Forward of CSKA Nikita Kourbanov became MVP of our team by scoring double-double (16 points, 12 rebounds, 3 block-shots and 3 steals). We congratulates our player and wish him successful game in the future. Last week PBC CSKA and Nikita Kourbanov signed new multi-years contract.