VEF Rīga begins new season aiming to return to winning ways
Basketball club VEF Rīga will start its new season on Monday by competing in the FIBA Champions League qualifying tournament. The team was reinforced with experienced local players over the summer, with the main goal being a return to victories.
Latvian basketball club VEF Rīga is preparing for a new season that will begin this coming Monday with participation in the FIBA Champions League qualifying tournament. Club management and new head coach Evgeny Kosushkin outlined the team's plans and expectations at a press conference.
Roster strengthened over the summer
During the off-season, VEF Rīga's squad was reinforced with experienced local players. Club leadership emphasized that these additions are part of a broader plan to build a competitive team for the upcoming season.
Main goal: getting back to winning
Both club management and coach Kosushkin stressed that the top priority is returning VEF Rīga to a winning path. The club wants to once again become a team capable of competing for high results, both domestically and internationally.
The new season will open for the team with the FIBA Champions League qualifying tournament, serving as the first test for the newly assembled roster and coaching staff ahead of the start of the regular championship.
