23-year old forward Nikita Kurbanov, reached and agreement with CSKA Moscow and signed a 2-year deal with an option for an additional year.
Kurbanov averaged 1.1 points, 1.2 rebounds and 0.4 assists in 7 minutes per game last season in the Euroleague.
Dusko Vujosevic, CSKA head coach:
“Nikita is a quality player, and he proved that in his previous seasons. He matches his position well, knows his role on the court. Kurbanov is an important player for our rotation, he is an integral part of the team.”
Nikita Kurbanov:
“I am very glad to stay with the team which I consider my home for a long time. It’s a great pleasure to play on a highest level together with excellent players, my big friends, to fight for the victories in all the tournaments. It is interesting to work under coach Vujosevic who is famous in revealing all the aspects of players’ talents. I am sure I can do a step forward as a pro soon, I promise to do my best for that.”
