“It will be great if I become the all-season 1×1 champion. I hope so.” – Meleshkin

Vladislav Meleshkin, winner of the fifth round of the 1×1 Basketball League of Stavok-B1BOX competitions, in a conversation with , expressed his hope to become the all-season champion.

Meleshkin defeated two-time VTB United League bronze medalist Artem Vikhrov with a score of 12:10 in the final. In the match for third place, Olympic bronze medalist Anton Ponkrashov defeated Yegor Tikanov – 11:8.

Vladislav Meleshkin leads the overall standings after scoring 78 points after the final heats. Meleshkin is the Russian champion in 3×3 basketball.

– I played this round as usual. In addition, he made good shots and played aggressively in defense. As for the opponent in the final, Artem Vikhrov, he is now in excellent form and looked very good. It was not easy to fight him. However, as with any other opponent in this tournament. Because the guys gathered here are good. The 1×1 competition format has many unpredictable match outcomes. Because you can lose and win anyone.

Do you expect to win this season?

– I always expect to win in the competitions I participate in and I am almost always among the favorites.

– In a word, can we see you as the champion of this season?

– That will be great. I hope so,” Meleshkin told a correspondent.

B1BOX is a 1×1 basketball tournament, matches take place in the basketball octagon. The 2022/23 season consists of seven rounds, each involving 12 athletes. According to the results of each round, its champion and the owner of the championship belt are determined. Based on the results of seven rounds, the winner of the entire championship is revealed, who becomes the owner of the championship belt.

Competitions within the framework of the fifth round took place in the sports complex “Territory of the ball”, the live broadcast was carried out by the television channel “”.