Mateusz Ponitka joins Lokomotiv Kuban

The 24-year-old Polander played for Tenerife last season, averaging 13.6 points and 5.6 rebounds in 33 games of the Liga ACB.

The Polish forward is the three-time champion of Poland, playing for Zielona Gora and Gdynia. He is also the champion of Belgium with Oostende and the winner of the FIBA International Cup with Tenerife.

Ponitka made his debut in Euroleague in 2013 and was awarded Rising Star of EuroCup in 2016.

In the Poland national team, Mateusz plays since 2012. This summer, he helped his national team to advance to the next qualifying round of the World Cup 2019. In 6 games of the tournament, he averaged 13.3 points and 5.7 rebounds.

Welcome to Loko Mateusz!

- I'm happy to have a chance to play for Loko. I'd heard that the team was interested in me earlier but my transfer failed. Now it has happened and I can't wait to come to Russia. I know that Lokomotiv Kuban is a great organization. I know the coach and I'm sure that we will become a serious competitive team. I can't wait to play in the VTB United League and EuroCup.

Mateusz Ponitka, Forward of PBC Lokomotiv Kuban