The Samokov basketball team Rilski Sportist officially confirmed the extension of the contract with the tall 203-centimeter player Alexander Yanev for the upcoming sports season. The wing has established himself as one of the leading players in the team from his first appearances.
Yanev's statistics from the past campaign are impressive – he participated in a total of 43 matches, starting in 27 of them. His performance is remarkable – averaging 7.7 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game.
His particularly strong performance was noted during the fourth match of the championship title series, where he played 28 minutes and scored 11 points, 8 rebounds, and one blocked shot. This match reinforced his reputation as a key player.
The management of Rilski Sportist demonstrated confidence in Yanev's potential, and in addition to him, they also confirmed the contract of another important player – guard Deyan Karamfilov. This strategy shows consistency in building a strong and competitive team roster.
The extension of the contract with Alexander Yanev becomes another proof of the club's stability and ambition to retain its leading players.