Kyiv-Basket forward Illya Kabatsyura named Superleague MVP after two away wins

Kyiv-Basket forward Illya Kabatsyura named Superleague MVP after two away wins AI

Illya Kabatsyura of Kyiv-Basket was named MVP of the Superleague week for games played 1–4 October 2026 after helping his team open the season with consecutive away victories. The forward posted 19 points vs Volyn and a 15-point, 10-rebound double-double in Rivne. Kyiv fans can note Kyiv-Basket’s strong start: two road wins and a league weekly MVP for one of the club’s forwards in the opening round.

Illya Kabatsyura of Kyiv-Basket was named MVP of the Superleague week for the first round played 1–4 October 2026, the Ukrainian Basketball Federation reported. The recognition follows back-to-back away victories as Kyiv-Basket opened the regular season on the road.

In the 89:82 win at Volyn Kabatsyura scored 19 points (8-of-13 two-point attempts), made all three free throws, and added four rebounds, two assists and two steals for a 19 efficiency rating. The next day in Rivne he recorded a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds, plus four assists in a 79:70 victory over Rivne Dream.

The MVP nod caps a productive opening weekend for Kyiv-Basket as they begin the season with two away successes, according to the FBU and Sport.ua report.

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