Ukraine and The Czar

During a press conference held prior to the AeroSvit Friendship Cup I discussed the progress the Ukraine National Team made during training camp, the role of our coaching staff and strategies for competing against unfamiliar opponents.

Ukraine and The Czar

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Ukraine and The Czar

After an intensive regimen of conditioning, drills, demonstrations, film sessions and scrimmages, the Ukraine National Team’s training camp in Klaipėda is drawing to a close. The coaching staff and players worked extremely hard, and our squad has already made significant strides. This weekend we will participate in a four-team international tournament back in Kiev. Then we will resume training in order to continue laying the groundwork for a successful showing when we return to Klaipėda in a short while to open up EuroBasket 2011 on August 31.

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On the Road with Mike: Klaipėda

Ukraine and The Czar

Here’s a look at the Ukraine National Team’s first official practice in Klaipėda.