Alexander Gankevich stays

The graduate of the CSKA sports school and the youth project has been playing for Nizhny Novgorod since 2019. After a solid regular season (7.9 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists in 30 games), Gankevich moved to the ranks of the red-and-blue, appeared in five games and helped the team take gold in the VTB United League.

Andreas Pistiolis, CSKA head coach:

I am happy that we retain Sasha in our team. He is a product of CSKA, he is imbued with the team culture. Also he is hard-worker and a fighter. This are all qualities that we in CSKA value.

Alexander Gankevich, CSKA center:

I am very glad to return to CSKA, the club where I started playing basketball. Many thanks to the coach and management for their trust. I will work hard and sacrifice myself completely for the benefit of the team. See you next season!