Uralmash head coach Anton Yudin has provided his assessment of the 2025/2026 season and signaled significant changes ahead for the team. The club concluded its campaign with a sixth-place finish in the VTB United League standings before being swept 0-3 by Zenit in the opening round of the playoffs.
Yudin, who took charge of the team in January 2026 after departing Lokomotiv-Kuban, acknowledged the difficulty of fully evaluating the season given his mid-year arrival. He noted that the team's final standing was uncertain until the last matchday, with the club ultimately securing the sixth seed. The coach emphasized that his immediate focus upon joining was on the dense schedule and upcoming games rather than the preseason objectives set by management.
Reflecting on the season, Yudin expressed disappointment over missed opportunities, particularly home losses to direct competitors like MBA and Parma. He suggested these defeats were pivotal in the team settling for sixth place, despite aspirations to climb higher in the standings.
Looking ahead, Yudin confirmed that changes to the roster are inevitable during the offseason. He stated that the club is already active on the transfer market, seeking reinforcements to strengthen specific positions. However, he cautioned that it is premature to discuss detailed plans, as basketball seasons in other countries are still ongoing.
The coach characterized the upcoming summer as a "challenging offseason," indicating a period of strategic rebuilding and adjustment for Uralmash. The team will aim to build on its playoff experience and address the shortcomings that led to its early postseason exit.
Based on reporting from Чемпионат.com.