By Eurohoops team/ info@eurohoops.net
Khryapa first played for CSKA Moscow back in 2002, he left for the NBA and returned, having already 12 seasons in the team and being the captain for the last six years.
He has won two Euroleague titles, 12 Russian League titles and 7 VTB League titles. He leads the all-time list of the club with 570 games played (416 starts) averaging 7.1 points, 5.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.7 blocked shots, in 21.5 minutes.
Coach Dimitris Itoudis is happy to keep his captain: “We talked a lot with Victor regarding his future, and he was clear in his desire to continue playing for CSKA. Most importantly, he is feeling good and ready to play. We are happy that he stayed out of injuries whole last season. I see that Victor has a fire inside him and a wish to compete. Besides, he is our captain and his role will be also to help our newcomers adjust as quickly as possible because Victor provides a huge help to the coaching staff in the locker room. So I wish him to stay healthy and to become a part of another winning team here in CSKA”.
The 35 years old player himself added: “The new contract with CSKA gives me another opportunity to fight for the most important titles in continental basketball while playing for my favorite team. I am happy to stay with the team where I spent most part of my career, next to teammates, coaches, and staff whom I know very well. I hope to see even more fans in the stands in the upcoming season”.
On the contrary, the team announced that the contracts of center Ivan Lazarev and guard Dmitry Kulagin will not be extended.