Smodis would not compete for the special prize from Gomelski foundation

17.01.2006
Matjaz Smodis (photo cskabasket.com)
CSKA schedule before the game against Pau Ortez was a regular one. The Army club practiced at USH CSKA in the evening and is scheduled to practice in the morning. There are 12 players on the roster. They are forwards David Vanterpool, Sergey Panov, Nikita Kurbanov, Vladimir Dyachok, centers David Andersen, Alexey Savrasenko, Anatoly Kashirov, guards J.R. Holden, Theodoros Papaloukas, Zakhar Pashutin, Vasily Zavoruev. Slovenian forward Matjaz Smodis follows a special therapy course. ‘It would be determined on Friday when Smodis would be cleared to play’, - says CSKA head coach Ettore Messina.

By the way PBC CSKA and Alexander Gomelski foundation established the special prize for CSKA player who would score the 78th point in the game. The reason is the celebration of Alexander Gomelski 78th birthday. What exactly the prize would be the audience would have a chance to see tomorrow (of course, in case the point would be scored).