All-Star Game participant and the 2022–23 season’s leading scorer, Malik Newman, has joined Zenit.
Newman played for Avtodor for three seasons: 2022–23, 2023–24, and 2025–26. He played in 68 United League games, averaging 17.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists.
In the summer, Malik signed a contract with Dynamo, but left the League’s rookie club before the start of the season.
