MBA-MAI currently sits ninth in the VTB United League standings with a 13–26 record. Coached by Vasily Karasev, they are slightly ahead of Enisey (13–27) and three wins behind Parma (16–23). In their last five games, MBA-MAI has recorded four losses and one win. Their recent defeats came against Uralmash (85:79), CSKA (90:62), Parma (90:86), and Avtodor (85:95). Their only win came in convincing fashion against Samara, with a final score of 99:60.
It’s worth noting that MBA-MAI has also been competing outside the VTB League this month. They participated in the Russian Cup Final, where they lost to Uralmash (84:68) but bounced back with a win over Khimki (72:62) to claim the bronze medals.
Among their top scorers are Andrey Zubkov (14.3 PPG), Makar Konovalov (9.8 PPG + 5.1 APG), and Vladislav Trushkin (8.3 PPG)—a forward who can’t be left open beyond the arc.
Keep an eye on:
Andrey Desyatnikov is one rebound away from his 150th of the season.
Grigory Motovilov is two assists shy of reaching 100 this season.
Head-to-head:
Astana and MBA-MAI have met nine times in the VTB League, with MBA-MAI winning eight of those encounters. Astana claimed their only win in the series back in an earlier season. Their last game was on 1 February in Astana, where MBA-MAI won decisively 61:87. Tomorrow’s match is a chance to go for revenge.
Gleb Plotnikov, Acting Head Coach of BC Astana:
“MBA-MAI is a young, physically strong team. We know our opponent well. We’ve got a game plan in place—now it’s about executing it. We also need to bring physicality and not back down from a tough, contact-heavy game.”
Match: MBA-MAI vs. Astana
Date & Time: 30 March, 18:00
Venue: Basket Hall, Moscow
Watch live: On our website
