General Manager of BasketballZenith » Alexander Tserkovny, in an interview with , said that he positively assesses the new format of the VTB United League, since the club voted for the changes.
In the new season of the VTB League championship, 12 participants will play in four rounds. At the same time, as before, the six best teams will go directly to the playoffs. The clubs ranked from 7th to 10th will play for the two remaining tickets in play-in matches.
— How do you assess the new VTB United League format? Does it have any advantages and disadvantages compared to last year?
– Positive. Zenit is one of those clubs that proposed and voted for the new format. More games, a fluid championship will allow for a better distribution of forces throughout the season, and more chances to play with youngsters. Previously, when the leading clubs were divided into groups after the first stage, a playoff format actually started, where you had to win every game, and it was similar to a derby, on which your position in the playoff bracket depended, “Church told Match. TV.
In the 2023/24 season, Zenit won the Russian Cup and also became the bronze medalist of the VTB United League.
Watch VTB United League matches on and the holding’s channels, as well as on matchtv.ru and sportbox.ru websites. The new season of the tournament starts on September 21.
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