MBA — CSKA, 23 December 2022

PRE-GAME BREAKDOWN

During the time that has passed since the first meeting of the opponents, the newcomers of the league lost Alexander Khomenko, who is out long-term due to a knee injury. But Makar Konovalov, another pupil of the youth team of CSKA, returned to duty, having recovered from a shoulder injury.

The red-and-blues practiced in the practice gym in Krylatskoye, except for Thursday, when the team worked at the main arena. All the players took part in the practice, except for the injured Semyon Antonov.

WORD TO THE COACH

Emil Rajkovic, CSKA head coach:

MBA is a team that is playing good basketball, on high level, the team that surprised many people. We will come to the game motivated. This is the last game of the year, and we want to finish it strong, to defend our perfect record.

PAST MATCHUPS

CSKA won the only official game against MBA in the beginning of this season.

17-Oct-2022. CSKA – MBA: 110-78 (+32)

SHORT DOSSIER

MBA Moscow

Founded: 2011
Colors: white, red
Homecourt: Basket Hall Moscow (5,000)
President: Tatyana Kocharyan
Head coach: Vasily Karasev
Website: mbabasket.pro
Trophy case: Russian Major League vice-champion (2014)