Zenit guard Georgy Zhbanov has been named the VTB League Defensive Player of the Year in 2025/26 season.
The 28-year-old Russian’s stats for the current season:
8.8 points (51.9% 2-PTM)
3.8 rebounds
1.6 assists
1.2 steals
10.3 PIR.
In the 2025/26 season, Zhbanov confirmed his status as one of the League’s top defenders, becoming a key component of Zenit’s defensive system.
