Avtodor Saratov will play in Eurocup next season

Immediately after the proposed list of the 2015/16 Eurocup participating clubs was confirmed on 29th June 2015, Basketball club Avtodor has sent the letter addressed to the Euroleague Basketball President & CEO Mr. Jordi Bertomeu. Today the club got the official respond informing that Basketball Euroleague has decided to include BC Avtodor Saratov in the list of the 2015/16 Eurocup participants. The Eurocup group stage Draw is to be held on Wednesday, 9th July, in Barcelona (Spain) in 13.00 (Moscow time).

Vladimir RODIONOV
BC Avtodor President:

”I’m glad the justice prevailed. One of the most spectacular clubs of the VTB United League has been invited in Eurocup. Putting our club into the participating clubs of the competition was absolutely fair. I’m certain Avtodor will put up a good show.”

Brad GREENBERG
BC Avtodor Head Coach:

”Every truly competitive player or coach loves the challenge of looking a strong opponent in the eye. Receiving a «wild card» to Eurocup is exciting and a wonderful opportunity for BC Avtodor Saratov to test ourselves against some of Europe's best teams. It means our fans now have the chance to see even more great teams coming to Saratov. I'm excited and looking forward to the draw.”