Zielona Gora — CSKA, 20 October 2019

Our team went to Poland to face Ziolona Gora.

Pre-game breakdown

The Army Men went to Poland in almost full strength. Kosta Koufos (foot injury) and Ron Baker (not on VTB League roster) stayed in Moscow.

Word to the coach

Dimitris Itoudis, CSKA head coach:

Ziolona Gora has a new team, new coach, new philosophy. They are athletic and aggressive. We have to realize that VTB League is strong and very competitive, that the games are of high intensity. This is how we approach our next game.

Past matchups

Win/loss record: 2-0.

30-Jan-2019. VTB League. Regular Season. CSKA – Zielona Gora: 102-78 (+24)
11-Mar-2019. VTB League. Regular Season. Zielona Gora – CSKA: 74-115 (+41)

Short dossier

Zielona Gora, Poland
Founded: 1946
Colors: green, white
Home court: CRS Hala Zielona Gora (6,080)
President: Ryszard Buczek
Head coach: Zan Tabak
Website: www.basketzg.pl
Trophy case: 4-time Polish champion (2013, 15-17), 2-time Polish Cup winner (2015, 17), Polish SuperCup winner (2015)