Team composition for the 2024-25 season

Women's "Budivelnik"
Daria Zavidna
Position: Forward
Date of birth: 08/27/1993
Honored Master of Sports of Ukraine, silver and bronze medalist of the 3x3 World Championships in 2016 and 2017, in 2019-21 she won the gold of the Super League with Kyiv-Baket.
Yulia Gutevich
Position: Defender
Date of birth: 13.01.2000
Started playing basketball at the age of 13. Played for Budivelnyk in the 2021/22 season, won the 2022 Ukrainian Cup, also played for Kyiv-Basket, and spent last season in the A2 division with the Greek team Androgeas
Ksenia Pankina
Position: Forward
Date of birth: 02.09.2002
She helped the Ukrainian U-23 team enter the top 3 of the FIBA 3x3 Nations League, and took third place in the Super League.
Vita Gorobets
Position: Forward
Date of birth: 06.04.1996
Four-time champion of Ukraine, MVP of the final series of the Women's Super League in the 2017/2018 season. Represented the Ukrainian national team at two European Championships - in 2017 and 2019.
Anastasia Lubenska
Position: Forward
Date of birth: 02.02.2006
In the summer of 2025, she defended the colors of the NUFVSU at the Summer Universiade, and was one of the leaders in the Youth League for KSL 2. She was called up to the youth and youth national teams — U16, U18, and U20.
Krystyna Filevych
Position: Forward
Date of birth: 15.06.1991
As a member of the national team, she took part in the Women’s EuroBasket 2013, as well as in the qualification tournaments for the final stages of EuroBasket 2015 and 2023. Her career also includes appearances in the 3x3 format at the highest international level.
Vlada Voloshyna
Position: Forward
Date of Birth: June 3, 2000
Voloshyna has significant playing experience both in Ukraine and abroad. Previously, she played for Kyiv-Basket, Dynamo-NPU, and Budivelnyk, as well as the Kazakhstani club Turan. She also played for Budivelnyk in our debut season in women’s basketball and became the winner of the 2022 Ukrainian Cup.
Maria Gulyamova
Position: Forward
05.04.2009
Gulyamova has experience playing for Ukraine’s youth national teams. Recently, Maria represented the Ukraine U16 cadet national team at the European Championship, becoming one of the key players of Vitaliy Cherniy’s squad.
Anzhelika Liashko
Position: Forward
29.09.2000
She has experience representing the Ukrainian national team, including in the 3x3 format. This year, Anzhelika represented Ukraine’s 3x3 national team at both the European Championship and the World Championship. At the European University Games, she and the blue-and-yellows became vice-champions.
Albina Kucher
Position: Defender
16.11.2010
She has experience playing for the Ukrainian national teams of various age categories. In 2025, she was named the MVP of the Ukrainian Youth Basketball League (UYBL) Championship among girls born in 2010, representing CYSS-3–Bagira.
Kateryna Johannesson
Position: Forward
03.03.2010
Has experience playing for the Ukrainian national teams in various age categories. In the 2024/2025 season, she won the Ukrainian Youth Basketball League (UYBL) Championship among girls born in 2010 as a member of CYSS-3 Bagira.
Viktoriia Chapska
Position: Defender
02.03.2010
Chapska has experience playing for the Ukrainian national team in the U14 and U15 categories. In the previous season 2024/2025, she became the top scorer and leader of the KSL (Kyiv)-10 team, averaging 30.5 points per game.
Anna Tonkonozhko
Position: Defender
15.10.2006
Anna spent two years in the Superleague as a member of Kyiv-Basket. Has international experience — played for the Italian team Pallacanestro Viagrande.

Frequently Asked Questions

How to start playing basketball from scratch?

Tips for beginners:

  • Learn the basic rules to navigate the game.
  • Start by mastering basic skills (dribbling, shooting, passing), gradually moving on to more complex exercises (dribbling, movement, changing direction, etc.).
  • Develop physical fitness, regularly practice your technique, and always start your training with a warm-up.
  • Gradually increase the load, intensity, and duration of your training.
  • Work with a coach who will help you master your technique and plan your training.
  • Pick the right shoes and clothing.
  • Watch and analyze the games of professional basketball players.
  • Ask other players for advice.

And enjoy the game!

Can I use regular sneakers to play basketball?

It is technically possible, but it is not recommended. It is better to use special basketball shoes that will provide cushioning, prevent injuries, and help improve your playing technique.

How to choose the right basketball shoes?

When choosing basketball shoes, it is important to consider your foot type, court position, and playing style. Other factors to consider include rebound cushioning, traction, support, and durability.

How long does a basketball match last?

NBA and FIBA – the game consists of four quarters of 12 and 10 minutes each;

Euroleague – four quarters of 10 minutes each;

NCAA (US college basketball) – two halves of 20 minutes each;

Amateur games – usually four quarters of 8-10 minutes each.

What is the height of a basketball hoop?

The standard height of the ring for adult competitions is 3.05 m (10 ft), for children’s teams – 2.75 m.

How to choose a ball for basketball?

When choosing a basketball, it is necessary to take into account its size (according to the age of the player), material, quality and conditions of use (for street or hall). For adult men, a size 7 ball is recommended, for women and teenagers – size 6, and for children – 5 and smaller. For the street, a ball made of durable rubber is suitable, and for professional indoor play – from natural or synthetic leather. It is better to choose balls from proven brands to be sure of their quality and durability.

What are the violations in basketball?

In basketball, hitting, grabbing, pushing and holding an opponent is not allowed. The first violation is recorded as a foul, the second foul is a disqualification before the next goal is scored. The obvious intention to injure an opponent is a disqualification for the entire game.

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