Thank you, Ilya!

After two seasons in Zenit's system, center Ilya Krivykh will continue his career with another VTB United League club. The player used the buyout clause in his contract to get out of the agreement ahead of its expiration.

Krivykh joined the Blue-White-Sky Blue’s Basketball Academy in 2024 and played for Zenit's youth and farm teams. Over two seasons with Zenit U21, the center won the VTB United Youth League championship and also claimed bronze medals in the competition. Playing for Zenit-2, he helped the team reach the FONBET Super League semifinals in 2025.

In the 2025/26 season, Ilya also played for Zenit’s main team. He made his debut in the VTB United League and the WINLINE Basket Cup, appearing in 8 games across these competitions. In addition, the big man won the Kondrashin and Belov Cup and also claimed silver medals in the VTB League Supercup.

The Blue-White-Sky Blues thank Ilya for his professionalism, dedication, and the time he spent as part of Zenit Basketball Club. We wish him every success in the next chapter of his career and many more victories ahead!