Evgeny Pashutin, CSKA Moscow head coach:
Nikita is a promising player, raised by Trinta Sports School and CSKA junior team. He can play both three and four positions and he is a candidate to play for Russian National Team. He matured during last season, he became more confident, played solid and helped Spartak to win several games in the waning moments. He is very reliable person both in life and on the court. With dedication, hard work and playing time he can become one of CSKA leaders very soon.
Nikita Kurbanov:
I am happy to be back to CSKA and to continue to work under Evgeny Pashutin. I would like to thank CSKA and Spartak St. Petersburg for the chance to show myself last season, to prove that I am able to play on the highest level. I promise to continue to do everything possible to perfect myself and to help CSKA to win every game.
