Lukoil Academik now in VTB League

Lukoil Academik Sofia from Bulgaria’s NBL won the 2013 Bulgarian league title. This coming 2013-14 season the VTB United League will be welcoming them as a new addition to its ranks.  This will be the first time Lukoil Academik will be joining the international league, since VTB’s formation in 2008. They have been very dominant on their home soil, monopolizing the Bulgarian Championships from 2003 through 2013.

In their most recent win to claim the Bulgarian League title Lukoil Academik defeated Levski Sofia 86-81 in a decisive fifth game. While their victory did not come easy, Levski was only a recent challenger to their dominance.  Come next season, they will have the opportunity to play in a competitive arena where their skills and talents will be put to the test. Lukoil Academik can challenge strong Russian teams such as CSKA Moscow and Khimky Moscow among others.