Thank you, Ilya

Center Ilya Popov is leaving Lokomotiv Kuban PBC due to the expiration of his contract.

Last season, Popov played in 35 official games for Lokomotiv Kuban. His statistics are: 5.3 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 12:08 of playing time.

Ilya is a great teammate. We have great respect for him, because, despite limited playing time, he always remained positive and set a good example during training. We value his contribution to the team atmosphere and the final result. Thank you, Ilya, for being with us during the bronze medal season. I sincerely wish him success in his future career.

Tomislav Tomović, the head coach for Lokomotiv Kuban PBC

I'd like to express my gratitude to the entire club and the people who work there. Thank you for this year; it was amazing. I'm so happy to have been part of the team that won bronze. Throughout the season, I truly enjoyed playing and working at Lokomotiv. It was a great experience to play for a team that's one of the top four in the country. Thank you, Lokofamily! See you on the court!

Ilya Popov, the center

We thank Ilya for his work, professionalism, and time spent at Lokomotiv. We wish him success and good luck in his future career! ❤️💚