Ukrainian basketball player was recognized as the best player of the round in the Spanish championship.


Artem Pustovyi - the best player of the 33rd round of the Spanish League
Captain of the Ukrainian national team, Artem Pustovyi, was recognized as the best player of the 33rd round of the Spanish championship. In the match where his team 'Joventut' defeated 'Zaragoza' with a score of 89:79, Pustovyi scored 23 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, made 1 block shot, and showed a perfect shooting percentage.
The player's efficiency rating was +35, which is the best result for him in his club career in Spain. This is already the second MVP award of the round for Pustovyi this season. Overall, he averages 9.4 points and 3.5 rebounds per game.
'For Alina Yagupova, this is her second title of champion of Spain, having also won the Cup of Spain last year'
In women's basketball, the captain of the Ukrainian national team, Alina Yagupova, excelled in the team 'Valencia', which won their third consecutive title of champions of Spain. Her personal achievements are also impressive: 9 points in the final match, 11.1 points on average per game in the EuroLeague, and much more.
'In 2022, FIBA removed the teams of Russia and Belarus from participation in competitions under the organization's umbrella due to Russian aggression against Ukraine'
An important decision was made by the executive committee of the International Basketball Federation, continuing the exclusion of Russian and Belarusian teams from participation in tournaments. This decision will remain in effect until the next FIBA meeting in August 2025.
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