Lokomotiv-Kuban

On Wednesday, January 16, 2013 four Russian clubs competed in Eurocup Last-16 week 2 games. All squads played at home. Spartak St Petersburg confidently defeated Cajasol Seville, Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar swat away Stelmet Zielona Gora. As for BC Triumph Lyubertsy it lost to BC Budivelnik Kiev and UNICS Kazan was defeated by Ratiopharm Ulm.

On Wednesday, January 9, 2013 four Russia clubs played Eurocup Last-16 games. UNICS Kazan defeated Galatasaray Medical Park, Lokomotiv-Kuban swat away BC Spartak St Petersburg and BC Triumph Lyubertsy was crashed by KK Buducnost Voli.

In a fantastic and emotional game BC Khimki hosted PBC Lokomotiv-Kuban and won in the overtime - 104:100. Loko played better in the beginning of the match and took the lead 28:19 but then Khimkians recovered and gave fight to the opponent. Eventually everything was determined in the overtime - due to perfect free throws of ex-Loko player K.C. Rivers the home team succeeded. Vitaly Fridzon scored 22 points in BC Khimki, Nick Calathes added 33 points in Lokomotiv-Kuban.

On Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar, UNICS Kazan, Spartak St Petersburg and BC Triumph Lyubertsy played on the road last Eurocup regular season games and all scored victories. Loko beat Trefl Sopot, UNICS swat away Telenet Oostende, Spartal swept out Cholet Basket and BC Triumph in the extra time overcame Artland Dragons. Eventually all Russian clubs entered Eurocup Last 16.

In a VTB United League game (the result takes into account of PBL championship) CSKA Moscow in Krasnodar played with the local team Lokomotiv-Kuban. Due to 23 points of Milos Teodosic CSKA scored important road victory. In the roster of Loko Maxim Grigoriev added 16 points.

On Wednesday, December 5, 2012 five Russian clubs competed in European cups. BC Triumph and BC Spartak St Petersburg scored confident victories within the bounds of Eurocup, BC Krasnye Krylia - in EuroChallenge. As for UNICS Kazan and PBC Lokomotiv-Kuban, they suddenly were defeated at home by the teams from Poland and Ukraine accordingly.

On November 28, 2012 five Russian clubs played another games in European cups. BC Triumph Lyubertsy, UNICS Kazan and BC Spartak St Petersburg won their Eurocup matches, BC Krasnye Krylia succeeded in EuroChallenge. Unfortunately PBC Lokomotuv-Kuban was swat away in the road by Galatasaray Medical Park.

On November 21, 2012 four Russian clubs played Eurocup regular season week 3 games and succeeded. Spartak St Petersburg swat away Ratiopharm Ulm, PBC Lokomotiv-Kuban destroyed Galatasaray Medical Park, UNICS Kazan on the road defeated Panionios BC Athens and BC Triumph Lyubertsy left no chances to VEF Riga.

In a VTB United League game (the result of the match takes into account of PBL championship) PBC Lokomotiv-Kuban at its home court hosted BC Triumph Lyubertsy and scored a tough victory. Nick Calathes with 16 points and 8 assists and Andrey Zubkov with 16 points and 6 rebounds made a huge contribution to the Loko's triumph. Tywain McKee added 23 points for BC Triumph.

On November 14, 2012 five Russian clubs participated in European Cups' games: Lokomotiv-Kuban, UNICS Kazan, Spartak St Petersburg and Triumph Lyubertsy - in Eurocup, BC Krasnye Krylia Samara - in EuroChallenge. All of them made great strides toward next steps of the tournaments: Loko beat Trefl Sopot, UNICS was better than Telenet Oostende, Spartak defeated Cholet Basket, Triumph succeeded in the overtime vs Artland Dragons and Krasnye Krylia won over CSU Asesoft Ploiesti.

In Krasnodar Lokomotiv-Kuban played a next in turn VTB United League game (the result of the match takes into account of PBL championship) and scored a confident victory - 93:64.

The modern history of Loco can't please fans with the victories over UNICS Kazan. And this time basketball players didn't manage to break bad tradition - Evgeny Pashutin's former team was stronger at home court: 75:47 in favor of UNICS.

BEKO PBL presents the list of transfers of the BEKO PBL Russian championships. The list contains the infromation about the clubs where changes have taken place. All the information is taken from the official web sites of the BEKO PBL clubs. Latest transfers are marked in bold style.

Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar beat away Nizhny Novgorod 61:54 in the regular season of VTB United League, the result of which also goes to the credit of the regular Russian Championship BEKO PBL. It was the first victory Evgeniy Pashutin`s team after two losses in BEKO PBL.

Spartak Saint Petersburg outscored Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar 74:70 in the BEKO PBL Russian Championship.

Spartak-Primorye Vladivostok outscored Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar away from home 78:64 in the regular Russian Championship BEKO PBL.

On Saturday, September 1, BC Khimki genereal director Viktor Bychkov has been voted the Head of the Board of the Professioanl Basketball League, succeeding Andrey Vatutin at this position.

On Monday, July 16th the BEKO PBL Board meeting took place. It has discussed the scheme of the upcoming season, appointed general director in charge and approved the agreement with the VTB United League.

Lokomotiv-Kuban has won bronze medals of the BEKO PBL championships beating Triumph in the 4th game for the 3rd place.

Lokomotiv-Kuban thrashed Triumph in the 3rd game of the best-of-5 series for the 3rd place 104:61. The Krasnodar side is now one step away from taking bronze medals. Game 4 to take place on 19th of May in Krasnodar. 

Lokomotiv-Kuban got on the level terms with Triumph in the the-best-of 5 series for the 3rd place in the BEKO PBL. Lokomotiv won game 2 in Lyubertsy 93:81. The game was very evenly matched in the first half, but then Triumph's tiredness showed up and the visitors took advantage of it. Games 3 and 4 to take place on 18th and 19th of May in Krasnodar.

Triumph is up 1-0 in the 3rd place series after Monday's 91:86 home win over Lokomotiv-Kuban. The home side had a several runs in this game, but Loko always came back courtesy of KC Rivers' 3-pointers. But the American missed the decisive one with 45 second to go in the game when his side was down by 3. Sergey Karasev made a dunk on the break-away and Triumph got this victory.

CSKA Moscow outscored Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar by 78:72 away from home in the game 2 of the semi-finals for 1-4 places play-offs BEKO PBL Russian Championship. The Army Men won the series will play in the final. Lokomotiv-Kuban will play for the 3rd place. Lokomotiv-Kuban will play in 3th finals.

CSKA Moscow outscored Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar by 94:87 in the game 1 of the semi-finals for 1-4 places play-offs BEKO PBL Russian Championship. It was a difficult victory for the Army men, but they proved the're not champions for nothing. The second game will be on April 29 in Krasnodar.

BC Triumph’s key player Davon Jefferson has been named the MVP of the BEKO PBL regular season 2011/2012. Also the first and second all-PBL teams have been named.

On Tuesday April 24th the BEKO PBL regular season has finished up. After the games in Krasnoyarsk, Kazan and Moscow the semi-finalists of both 1-4 and 5-8 play-offs became clear.

UNICS Kazan outscored Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar by 101:75 in the last regular season game in the BEKO PBL Russian Championship. UNICS finished in 6th place in standings and will play in 5-8 play-offs with Spartak-Primorye. Lokomotiv-Kuban now waiting for the battle CSKA – Khimki, which will determine their opponent in the semi-final of 1-4 play-offs.

On Monday 16th of April during the BEKO PBL Board meeting the representatives of the clubs have approved the concept of the United tournament of BEKO PBL and VTB League, which recently received full support from the Euroleague.  Also the scheme and dates for the current season play-offs were approved. 

Triumph Moscow REgion has secured 3rd spot in the standings of the BEKO PBL regular season following an impressive 87:69 road win over Lokomotiv-Kuban. The visitors had the lead after first quarter and then only increased their advantage throughout the game.

Enisey Krasnoyarsk has recorded its second victory in the regular BEKO PBL Russian Championship after 136 days without winning games. Milan Kotaratc`s team outscored Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar by 96:87.

Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar outscored Spartak-Primorye Vladivostok away from home by 92:80 in the BEKO PBL Russian Championship.

After losing a chance to win the game in the regular time, Lokomotiv-Kuban still got a victory over Krasnye Krylya in overtime 89:85 in the BEKO PBL Russian Championship.

On Wednesday March the 14 during BEKO PBL Board meeting Andrey Vatutin was voted to represent the League in the group whcih will control creature of the United tournament. This group will consist of delegates from the Ministry for sport, Russian Basketball Federation and VTB League.

Khimki remains in the hunt for the top spot in the BEKO PBL standings following 88-80 win over Lokomotiv-Kuban. They're still one win behind CSKA. The Moscow Region side suffered a painful loss from Loko back in January, but managed to take a revenge on Tuesday.

Spartak has made its chances to reach the semis of the BEKO PBL Russian championship very slim after losing to Lokomotiv-Kuban at home. The hosts had a big 4-point advantage going into the big break, but looke exhausted after it and let the lead slip. Loko's captain Sergey Bykov took over and brought a vital win to his side.

Lokomotiv-Kuban got a revenge win over Nizhniy Novgorod. Loko lost the teams' meeting in the first round of the BEKO PBL championship, but didn't leave any chance to the opponents this time around despite a small eventual margin. Lokomotiv now moved to the second spot in the standings.

CSKA Moscow bounced back from mid-week Euroleague loss to overcome Lokomotiv-Kuban in BEKO PBL 87:70. The Army Men mad a great run in the second quarter winning it 24:12 and basicly putting the result of the game beyond doubt. CSKA remains top of the standings with just one loss in 10 games.

CSKA didn't need an excellent performance from Andrei Kirilenko who had 7 points and 7 boards as they left no chance for Lokomotiv-Kuban on the road. The Army men looked poor on the defensive end of the court in the first half, but allow Loko to score only 15 points after the big break and went on to get its 8th win of the regular season. CSKA outrebounded Lokomotiv 40-22.

BEKO PBL board meeting took place in Moscow today, it was attended by managers of all 10 clubs and President of Russian Basketball Federation Aleksander Krasnenkov. The future of possible unification between BEKO PBL and VTB United League has been discussed. General director of VTB United League Andrey Shirokov had been invited, but he refused to attend the meeting having notified the Board with an official letter.

Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar beats Spartak-Primorye Vladivostok 79:72 in the BEKO PBL Russian Championship.

Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar outscored Khimki Moscow Region 93:80 in the BEKO PBL Russian Championship.

Triumph Moscow Region outscored Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar in the overtime 89:83 in the BEKO PBL Russian Championship. It’s the first victory for Triumph in the BEKO PBL this season.

One of the main issues of the meeting was possible creation of a united competition with VTB-League, which would meet the requirements of the Euroleague.

On Friday, December 2, the League's baord has met up in Moscow. A vital issue of Play-offs has been discussed.

Lokomotiv-Kuban Krasnodar outscored Enisey Krasnoyarsk 85:67 in the BEKO PBL Russian Championship.

Despite having 17-point advantage after 3 quarters, Lokomotiv-Kuban allowed Krylya to cut the gap to two points in the final quarter. However, Lokomotiv managed to grab a victory in this game in the decisive minutes.

The League's calendar and regulations have been approved

The League heard from Euroleague brand manager.

Next season's games will be broadcasted at PBL TV

The most interesting statistical facts of the BEKO PBL play-off final series.