Here is the last round review presented by Job Market.

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kyiv: Budivelnyk (#1) and Kyiv Basket (#4). Kyiv Basket was crushed at home by 21 points 69-90 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The game was mostly controlled by Budivelnyk. Kyiv Basket managed to win second period 19-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Budivelnyk dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Kyiv Basket's 30. They outrebounded Kyiv Basket 45-21 including a 21-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Budivelnyk looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for the former international forward Volodymyr Koniev (203-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international point guard Pavlo Burenko (184-1990, agency: BIG) helped adding 27 points and 6 assists. Budivelnyk's coach Valerii Plekhanov felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Danya Kingsby (185-1998, college: GSU) with 23 points and 4 assists. Budivelnyk have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 31-1 record. Kyiv Basket at the other side keeps the fourth position with ten games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Kyiv. First ranked host Budivelnyk (31-1) defeated 3rd placed BIPA O. (23-9) 85-81. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Oleksandr Kolchenko (195-1988, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. Pavlo Burenko accounted for 17 points and 8 assists. The former international forward Andriy Agafonov (208-1986) came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds for BIPA O. in the defeat. BIPA O.'s coach Vadym Pudzyrei rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Budivelnyk have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 31-1 record. Newly promoted BIPA O. keeps the third position with nine games lost.
The game between Top Four teams took place in Dnipro. Second-best host Dnipro (24-8) lost to third ranked BIPA O. (23-9) 82-78. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Dnipro. The best player for the winners was Andriy Agafonov who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. BIPA O.'s coach Vadym Pudzyrei used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was Maksym Zakurdaev who recorded 20 points and 6 assists. Newly promoted BIPA O. maintains third place with 23-9 record having eight points less than leader Budivelnyk. Loser Dnipro keeps the second position with eight games lost.

There were no shocking results in the rest of the games of round 27: Kyiv Basket destroyed Zaporizhye on the opponent's court 83-58. Stariy Lutsk unfortunately lost to Hoverla in a home game 64-69. Dnipro managed to beat Polit-Halychyna on the road 78-69. Polit-Halychyna was defeated by Zaporizhye on its own court 72-76.



Budivelnyk - BIPA O. 85-81

The game between Top Four teams took place in Kyiv. First ranked host Budivelnyk (31-1) defeated 3rd placed BIPA O. (23-9) 85-81. The hosts took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 23-17. But BIPA O. won second period 23-22. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. It was an exceptional evening for the former international swingman Oleksandr Kolchenko (195-1988, agency: BIG) who led the winners and scored 24 points and 5 rebounds. The former international point guard Pavlo Burenko (184-1990, agency: BIG) accounted for 17 points and 8 assists for the winning side. Four Budivelnyk players scored in double figures. The former international forward Andriy Agafonov (208-1986) came up with a double-double by scoring 29 points and 10 rebounds and forward Ilya Kabatsiura (198-1996, agency: Dreamer Sports Agency) added 15 points and 5 assists respectively for BIPA O. in the defeat. BIPA O.'s coach Vadym Pudzyrei rotated ten players in this game, but that didn't help. Budivelnyk have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 31-1 record. Newly promoted BIPA O. keeps the third position with nine games lost.
Top scorers:
BIPA O.: A.Agafonov 29+10reb+3ast, U.Vladislav 15+4ast, I.Kabatsiura 15+4reb+5ast, Y.Kadygrob 7+5reb+2ast, R.Ivan 7+3reb+9ast, O.Shashkov 4
Budivelnyk: O.Kolchenko 24+5reb+2ast, P.Burenko 17+3reb+8ast, M.Sandul 15+9reb+3ast, M.Nikitin 12+3reb, K.Rostyslav 8+2reb, V.Koniev 8+6reb+4ast

Zaporizhye - Kyiv Basket 58-83

Very expected game in Zaporozhye where 9th ranked Zaporizhye (4-28) was crushed by fourth ranked Kyiv Basket (22-10) 83-58 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 2 points at the halftime before their 50-23 charge in the second half, which allowed them to win the game. Kyiv Basket forced 22 Zaporizhye turnovers. They looked well-organized offensively handing out 24 assists. The best player for the winners was power forward Artur Fresh-Stakhanov (210-2001) who scored 12 points and 9 rebounds. Swingman Anton Musiyenko (192-1997) chipped in 9 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. Four Kyiv Basket players scored in double figures. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Roman Morozov (204-1998) who recorded 20 points and 8 rebounds (on 8-of-9 shooting from the field) and guard Vitaliy Bykov (190-1996) added 10 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists respectively. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Kyiv Basket maintains fourth place with 22-10 record. Zaporizhye lost sixth consecutive game. They stay dead last with 28 lost games.
Top scorers:
Zaporizhye: R.Morozov 20+8reb+2ast, A.Buts 11+8reb+2ast, V.Bykov 10+6reb+6ast, K.Kyrylo 9+3reb, L.Maxim 5+6reb+1ast, K.Alexander 3+3reb
Kyiv Basket: V.Zaplotinskiy 12+5reb+1ast, A.Fresh-Stakhanov 12+9reb+2ast, D.Kingsby 11+1reb+4ast, I.Dubonenko 11+2reb+4ast, R.Novikov 11+5reb+2ast, A.Musiyenko 9+8reb+4ast

Stariy Lutsk - Hoverla 64-69

Rather predictable result when sixth ranked Hoverla (10-22) defeated on the road 8th ranked Stariy Lutsk (6-26) 69-64 on Saturday. Stariy Lutsk was trailing by 10 points at halftime but managed to get 1-point lead after three quarters before a 17-11 charge of Hoverla, which allowed them to win the game. They dominated down low during the game scoring 44 of its points in the paint compared to Stariy Lutsk's 22. The best player for the winners was point guard Sergey Startsev (190-1997, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 15 points, 7 rebounds and 10 assists. Power forward Ilya Chugunov (200-1997) chipped in a double-double by scoring 17 points and 13 rebounds. At the other side the best for losing team was forward Yevgen Koroviyakov (199-1988, agency: BIG) who recorded 15 points and 8 rebounds and guard Kiril Panfilov (195-1998, agency: Dreamer Sports Agency) added 14 points respectively. Both coaches used bench players in such tough game. Newly promoted Hoverla maintains sixth place with 10-22 record. Stariy Lutsk at the other side, also newcomer in the league, keeps the eighth position with 26 games lost.
Top scorers:
Stariy Lutsk: Y.Koroviyakov 15+8reb+3ast, K.Panfilov 14+4reb+2ast, M.Danylo 14+4reb, P.Olexandr 7+1reb+2ast, V.Kotsko 6+6reb+2ast, G.Altuhov 3+3reb+1ast
Hoverla: C.Ilya 17+13reb+1ast, L.Stepan 17+6reb+2ast, S.Startsev 15+7reb+10ast, S.Avrakhov 7+4reb+1ast, T.Arsen 5+3reb+1ast, D.Volodymyr 4+2reb+1ast

Polit-Halychyna - Dnipro 69-78

Not a big story in a game in Lviv where 5th ranked Polit-Halychyna (15-17) was defeated by second ranked Dnipro (24-8) 78-69 on Saturday. The guests trailed by 3 points after first quarter, but they rallied back to get the 1-point lead at the halftime and eventually won the game 78-69. Dnipro made 18-of-22 free shots (81.8 percent) during the game. Dnipro outrebounded Polit-Halychyna 47-30 including a 34-21 advantage in defensive rebounds. The best player for the winners was point guard Maksym Zakurdaev (196-1993) who scored 23 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. The former international forward Stanislav Tymofeyenko (205-1989, agency: Octagon Europe) chipped in a double-double by scoring 21 points and 11 rebounds. Dnipro's coach used a ten-player rotation and allowed the starting five to rest. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-1998, agency: BIG) who recorded 13 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists and Oleg Stanishevskyy (198-1997) added 9 points and 9 rebounds respectively. Dnipro have an impressive series of seven victories in a row. They maintain second place with 24-8 record having seven points less than leader Budivelnyk. Polit-Halychyna lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Polit-Halychyna: M.Horobchenko 13+7reb+9ast, O.Maksym 12+3reb+3ast, E.Fedchuk 11+1reb+3ast, O.Stanishevskyy 9+9reb+2ast, O.Tishchenko 8+3reb, O.Bartolomeev 6+4reb
Dnipro: M.Zakurdaev 23+8reb+4ast, S.Tymofeyenko 21+11reb+2ast, O.Tarasenko 13+13reb+1ast, S.Zagreba 7+8reb+1ast, M.Dmitry 7+1reb+2ast, M.Shkoda 3+3ast

Polit-Halychyna - Zaporizhye 72-76

There was a surprise result in Lviv where ninth ranked Zaporizhye (4-28) beat higher ranked Polit-Halychyna (15-17) 76-72 on Sunday. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning first half. But Polit-Halychyna won third quarter 20-13. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The best player for the winners was forward Anton Buts (203-1988, agency: BIG) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 15 rebounds. Forward Roman Morozov (204-1998) chipped in 25 points and 7 rebounds (went 9 for 9 at the free throw line !!!). At the other side the best for losing team was forward Danilo Kych (195-2000) who recorded 15 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists and point guard Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-1998, agency: BIG) added 11 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists respectively. Five Polit-Halychyna players scored in double figures. Zaporizhye maintains ninth place with 4-28 record. Polit-Halychyna lost fourth consecutive game. Newly promoted team keeps the fifth position with 17 games lost.
Top scorers:
Polit-Halychyna: K.Danilo 15+7reb+6ast, O.Stanishevskyy 12+7reb+2ast, E.Fedchuk 12+3ast, M.Horobchenko 11+8reb+4ast, O.Tishchenko 11+7reb+3ast, O.Maksym 7+3reb+1ast
Zaporizhye: R.Morozov 25+7reb+1ast, A.Buts 20+15reb+1ast, L.Maxim 10+4reb+4ast, V.Bykov 9+4reb+11ast, P.Artyom 5+2reb+1ast, K.Kyrylo 4+6reb

Kyiv Basket - Budivelnyk 69-90

The most exciting game was a derby match between two local teams from Kyiv: Budivelnyk (#1) and Kyiv Basket (#4). Kyiv Basket was crushed at home by 21 points 69-90 and even the advantage of their own court did not help. The game was mostly controlled by Budivelnyk. Kyiv Basket managed to win second period 19-16. But it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. Budivelnyk dominated down low during the game scoring 52 of its points in the paint compared to Kyiv Basket's 30. They outrebounded Kyiv Basket 45-21 including a 21-5 advantage in offensive rebounds. Budivelnyk looked well-organized offensively handing out 23 assists. It was a great evening for the former international forward Volodymyr Koniev (203-1989) who led his team to a victory with a double-double by scoring 18 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists and 4 steals. The former international point guard Pavlo Burenko (184-1990, agency: BIG) helped adding 27 points and 6 assists. Four Budivelnyk players scored in double figures. Budivelnyk's coach Valerii Plekhanov felt very confident that he used entire bench which allowed the starters a little rest for the next games. The best for the losing side was American guard Danya Kingsby (185-1998, college: GSU) with 23 points and 4 assists and swingman Anton Musiyenko (192-1997) scored 9 points and 4 assists. Budivelnyk have a solid series of four victories in a row. They maintain first place with 31-1 record. Kyiv Basket at the other side keeps the fourth position with ten games lost.
Top scorers:
Kyiv Basket: D.Kingsby 23+3reb+4ast, A.Musiyenko 9+3reb+4ast, I.Dubonenko 8+2reb+2ast, S.Yurchenko 8+2reb, R.Novikov 8+2reb+3ast, V.Zaplotinskiy 7+4reb
Budivelnyk: P.Burenko 27+6ast, V.Koniev 18+15reb+5ast, M.Nikitin 17+5reb+1ast, S.Pryimak 11+8reb+2ast, M.Sandul 8+9reb+2ast, K.Rostyslav 3+2reb

Dnipro - BIPA O. 78-82

The game between Top Four teams took place in Dnipro. Second-best host Dnipro (24-8) lost to third ranked BIPA O. (23-9) 82-78. It ended at the same time the seven-game winning streak of Dnipro. The guests took control from the first minutes by winning the initial quarter 21-18. But Dnipro won second period 20-19. However it was not enough to take a lead and get a victory that evening. The game was decided in the last minutes when BIPA O. won last quarter 19-17. BIPA O. shot 30 for 41 from the free-throw line, while Dnipro only scored six points from the stripe. They outrebounded Dnipro 37-23 including 25 on the defensive glass. The best player for the winners was the former international forward Andriy Agafonov (208-1986) who had a double-double by scoring 20 points and 10 rebounds. Guard Vladislav Ungurian (190-1995) chipped in 17 points and 6 assists. BIPA O.'s coach Vadym Pudzyrei used a ten-player rotation in such tough game. At the other side the best for losing team was point guard Maksym Zakurdaev (196-1993) who recorded 20 points and 6 assists and forward Roman Bondarchuk (196-1998) added 14 points respectively. Both teams had five players each who scored in double figures. Newly promoted BIPA O. maintains third place with 23-9 record having eight points less than leader Budivelnyk. Loser Dnipro keeps the second position with eight games lost.
Top scorers:
Dnipro: M.Zakurdaev 20+2reb+6ast, R.Bondarchuk 14+4reb+1ast, O.Tarasenko 12+4reb+2ast, S.Tymofeyenko 12+3reb+2ast, S.Daniil 10+4reb+1ast, D.Nikita 7+2reb+4ast
BIPA O.: A.Agafonov 20+10reb+2ast, U.Vladislav 17+3reb+6ast, R.Ivan 12+5reb+4ast, I.Kabatsiura 11+4reb, Y.Kadygrob 10+6reb, E.Tkachenko 6+5reb+2ast

Player of the Year: Volodymyr Koniev (203-F-1989) of Budivelnyk
Guard of the Year: Maksym Zakurdaev (196-PG-1993) of Dnipro
Forward of the Year: Volodymyr Koniev (203-F-1989) of Budivelnyk
Center of the Year: Maksim Sandul (207-F/C-1991) of Budivelnyk
Domestic Player of the Year: Volodymyr Koniev (203-F-1989) of Budivelnyk
Import Player of the Year: BJ Maxwell (194-SG-1997) of Cherkasy
Defensive Player of the Year: Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-PG-1998) of Polit-Halychyna
Coach of the Year: Valerii Plekhanov of Budivelnyk

Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague First Team 2023

Zakurdaev

Horobchenko

Zaplotinskiy

Koniev

Sandul

First Team
Maksym Zakurdaev (196-PG-1993) of Dnipro
Mykhailo Horobchenko (185-PG-1998) of Polit-Halychyna
Vadim Zaplotinskiy (200-F-1997) of Kyiv Basket
Volodymyr Koniev (203-F-1989) of Budivelnyk
Maksim Sandul (207-F/C-1991) of Budivelnyk

Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Second Team 2023

Startsev

Maxwell

Zaplotinskiy

Morozov

Skira

Second Team
Sergey Startsev (190-PG-1997) of Hoverla
BJ Maxwell (194-SG-1997) of Cherkasy
Vadim Zaplotinskiy (200-F-1997) of Kyiv Basket
Roman Morozov (204-F-1998) of Zaporizhye
Sergii Skira (210-C-2000) of Cherkasy

Eurobasket.com All-Ukrainian Superleague Honorable Mention 2023

Kolchenko

Tkachenko

Kadygrob

Kingsby

Dubonenko

Berezhnyy

Honorable Mention
Oleksandr Kolchenko (195-G/F-1988) of Budivelnyk
Evgeni Tkachenko (203-F-1983) of BIPA O.
Yaroslav Kadygrob (195-G-1991) of BIPA O.
Danya Kingsby (185-G-1998) of Kyiv Basket
Ihor Dubonenko (197-SF-1998) of Kyiv Basket
Vladlen Berezhnyy (199-F-1995) of Polit-Halychyna
Oleksandr Tishchenko (206-F/C-1989) of Polit-Halychyna
Oleg Rudakov (194-F-1994) of Stariy Lutsk
Anton Buts (203-F-1988) of Zaporizhye
Stanislav Tymofeyenko (205-F-1989) of Dnipro