Illia Kabatsiura named SuperLeague opening-week MVP after two road wins for Kyiv-Basket AI
The Basketball Federation of Ukraine (FBU) has named Kyiv-Basket forward Illia Kabatsiura MVP for the SuperLeague's first week (05 Oct 2026). Kabatsiura starred in two away victories, scoring 19 vs Volyn and recording a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double against Rivne. A concise result for Kyiv fans: a Kyiv-Basket player received official FBU recognition after strong performances in the league’s opening fixtures.
The Basketball Federation of Ukraine (FBU) selected Kyiv-Basket forward Illia Kabatsiura as the Most Valuable Player for the SuperLeague’s first week, the federation announced on 5 October 2026.
Kabatsiura played a key role in Kyiv-Basket’s two opening away wins. In the 89:82 victory over Volyn he posted 19 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals. In the following win at Rivne (79:70) he produced a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, plus 4 assists.
The nomination comes from the FBU and was reported by XSPORT.ua. Fans should consult official club or league sources for full statistics and future game schedules.