Russian defender from Brooklyn Egor Demin looks good in the National Basketball Association (NBA). This opinion was expressed by a footballer from Togliatti “Akron” Artem Dzyuba.

“I’ve been following the Los Angeles Lakers since Kobe Bryant. I’m following Demin. I really like him,” he said. — It’s clear that Brooklyn is not the strongest team, but they look very good. I think he’s a great guy.

Brooklyn announced the signing of a contract with Demin in July 2025. In June the club selected the Russian in the draft NBA number eight overall. He became the best-drafted Russian player in the history of the league. This season, Demin played 34 games for Brooklyn, averaging 10.4 points, 3.3 rebounds and 3.5 assists per game.

Demin is 19 years old, previously played for teams of different ages of the Spanish Real Madrid, and after the 2023/24 season he decided to move to USAaccepting the invitation of the Brigham Young University team. In the 2024-25 season, he averaged 10.6 points, 5.5 assists and 3.9 rebounds per game.

The teams of Nigeria and Morocco met in the semi-finals of the Africa Cup of Nations. At the end of the main time and extra time a draw was recorded – 0:0.

The Moroccans did better in the penalty shootout – 4:2. In Morocco he failed to realize his attempt Hamza IgmaneNigeria has Samuel Chukwueze AND Sopuruchukwu Onimaechi.

Morocco will face Senegal in the final on January 18. Egypt and Nigeria will play the third place match on January 17.

Albacete and Real Madrid met in the round of 16 of the Copa del Rey. The match ended with the score 3:2.

The hosts scored goals: Villar del Fraile (42′), Betancore Sanchez (82′, 90+4′). They scored for the guests Mastantuono (45+3′), Garcia Torres (90+1′).