Igor Volkhin stays at Zenit

Forward Igor Volkhin, 24, signed a new agreement with Zenit for 2 years.

For the third consecutive season, the representative of the Altai basketball school will defend the colors of BC Zenit.

In the last VTB United League season, Igor was appeared in 15 games, as he has played 38 games overal in the domestic championship and Euroleague games.

His most memorable performance was against Lokomotiv Kuban. The forward played set his new VTB League career-best 21 points with new best number of three-pointers (4), field goals (7), plus-minus (+32) and efficiency (17 points)!

Stats in the VTB United League 2021-22 season: 5.5 ppg (72.7% 2FG, 47.8% 3FG, 77.7% FT), 0.8 rpg, 0.4 apg in 12 minutes.

Igor Volkhin, Zenit BC Forward:

Last season showed that Zenit is on the right way, and I am very pleased to be a part of this team for another 2 years. I hope that I will be able to grow together with the team and give my best. I am very grateful to the coaching staff and the management of the club for their trust, such steps make us work even harder.

Alexander Tserkovny, Zenit BC CEO:

Next season Igor will have every chance to realize his talent and what he has learned in 2 years under the guidance of our head coach. We know that he has great potential and he has demonstrated it more than once.