Ukrainian Basketball Federation Presidium held a meeting last week, during which the following specialists were appointed to coach the national teams:

 

Iryna Nahorna – U20 Women

Yevgeniya Kochergina – U18 Women

Olena Fedchenko – U16 Women

 

Valentyn Melnichuk – Men’s National Team

Denys Zhuravliov – U20 Men

Oleh Ruban – U18 Men

Vitaliy Cherniy – U16 Men

 

The committee was not able to choose betw ...   »»

Ukrainian Basketball Federation Presidium is to hold its next meeting on November 22.

 

The main issue on the agenda is the appointing of the Head coach for both men’s and women’s National Teams.

 

So far the Federation received an application from Valentin Melnichuk, who is currently the head coach of the Portugal National Team and who had led it to the 9th spot in last summer&rsqu ...   »»

Ukraine Women’s National Team wrapped up their mini-tournament against Israel with a win and a loss in the last two games of the 3-contest matchup.

 

Following the 84:78 overtime win in game 1, Ukraine defeated the visitors once again in game 2, this time with more confidence – 74:60.

 

Israel was in the game up to the final quarter, which was won by the home side 22:12. Olga Lyashk ...   »»

Ukraine Women National Team has started its 3-game match-up against Israel with a narrow 84:78 overtime win.

 

Ukraine’s Oleksandra Gorbunova was the game’s top performer with 27 points, 8 rebounds and 4 steals. Her teammate Olga Liashkova contributed with 17 points and 6 rebounds, while Olena Zherzherunova added 15 points and 8 rebounds.

 

Israel’s Liad Suez top-scored for th ...   »»