By Aris Barkas/ barkas@eurohoops.net
With Lokomotiv Kuban ready to play in Eurocup and coach Giorgos Bartzokas remaining on the bench, the Russian club also making its moves in the market.
Former Nizhny Novgorod forward Vladimir Ivlev is the new member of Lokomotiv Kuban as the club announced. The 26 years old player (2,07 m.) signed a 2+1 deal after averaging 8.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.4 assists in 31 games of the VTB United League.
Also Lokomotiv decided to pick up the option in Matt Janning’s contract for next season. The American sharp shooter is notified for the decision of the Russian club and he will spend one more year in Russia.