Russia smashed Belorus in their first friendly game within the framework of preparation to the Qualifying Round of the 2017 EuroBasket – 103-50 (28-16, 26-13, 28-10, 21-11).

That was the first game for the senior national team for two Avtodor representatives, centre Artem KLIMENKO and guard Maxim KOLYUSHKIN. Klimenko entered the court with 1.36 to go in the starting quarter. He scored 7 points, made 1 rebound and 1 assist for 9:08 minutes. Kolyushkin played 10 minutes in the fourth quarter scoring 4 points and making 2 assists and 1 steal.

BC Avtodor Saratov congratulates Artem and Maxim with their successful debut in the Russian Men's National Team! Now we are looking forward to see their new appearance on the court in the next friendly game of Russian National Team against Georgia to be played on Saturday, 6 August, in 19-00 in Khimki, Moscow region.

Photo: RBF Press Office.