--- title: "10 Assists by Kovlyar: Ukrainian Guard Puts on a Show in Buducnost's Adriatic League Victory" description: "Ukrainian guard Oleksandr Kovlyar recorded 10 assists to help Montenegro's Buducnost defeat Slovakia's Slovan 82-70 in the 4th round of the Adriatic League." date: 2026-10-19T11:42:55.790Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/kovlyar-10-assists-buducnost-slovan-adriatic-league tags: [basketball, adriatic-league, ukraine, buducnost, kovlyar] author: "Andrey Kosynko" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # 10 Assists by Kovlyar: Ukrainian Guard Puts on a Show in Buducnost's Adriatic League Victory ![Ukrainian basketball player Oleksandr Kovlyar in a yellow jersey attacks the basket during an Adriatic League match](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/19/kovlyar-10-assistov-buducnost-slovan-adriatic-league/kovlyar-10-assistov-buducnost-slovan-adriatic-league-1.webp) ## Key Points - Buducnost Podgorica defeated Slovan Bratislava 82-70 in the 4th round of the Adriatic League - Ukrainian guard Oleksandr Kovlyar played 32 minutes: 4 points, 3 rebounds, 10 assists - Kovlyar's personal scoring was modest (1/4 three-pointers, 1/2 free throws, 0/3 two-pointers), but his passes generated over 20 points for teammates - Buducnost won the first half 49-25, dropped both final quarters, but maintained a 12-point advantage - Kovlyar's team ranks 4th in Group A with two wins and one loss In the 4th round of the Adriatic League regular season, Montenegro's Buducnost Podgorica defeated Slovakia's Slovan Bratislava 82-70 on their home court. The key figure of the match was Ukrainian guard Oleksandr Kovlyar, whose passes became the hosts' primary weapon: despite modest personal scoring, he dished out 10 assists, while his teammates scored over 20 points from his feeds. ### First-Quarter Surge and Halftime Buducnost seized the initiative from the opening minutes, launching a 13-2 run and winning the first quarter 17-7. In the second quarter, the hosts' lead only grew, and by halftime, the Montenegrins were ahead 49-25 with a 24-point margin. It was this cushion, built in the first half, that ultimately determined the game's outcome. ### Kovlyar as Playmaker: 10 Assists on 4 Points The Ukrainian guard spent 32 minutes on the court. His personal shooting statistics were modest: one make from four attempts from beyond the arc, one free throw out of two, and no successful two-point shots (0 of 3). The tally was 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 10 assists. At the same time, Kovlyar's passes brought his teammates over 20 points, making him Buducnost's chief playmaker in this matchup. ### Second Half and Match Conclusion After the break, Buducnost eased off slightly and dropped both final quarters—13-20 and 20-25; however, the lead built in the first half was enough to secure a 12-point victory. Quarter by quarter, the game looked like this: 17-7, 32-18, 13-20, 20-25. ### Group Standings and Season Context Thanks to this success, Buducnost sits in fourth place in Group A of the Adriatic League with two wins and one loss. The match entered a busy schedule in which Ukrainian basketball players continue to make their mark at various levels: earlier, Sviatoslav Mykhailiuk helped Utah secure a win over San Antonio in an NBA preseason game. For Kovlyar himself, the encounter with Slovan served as a telling example of how game organization and accurate passing can outweigh personal shooting stats. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [10 ассистистов в победном матче: украинский баскетболист устроил шоу в Адриатической лиге (видео)](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/basketball/10-asisistiv-peremozhnomu-matchi-ukrayinskiy-1792409629.html) - Confirmed score 82-70, Kovlyar's stats (32 min, 4 pts, 3 reb, 10 ast, 1/4 3pt, 1/2 ft, 0/3 2pt), quarter scores (17-7, 32-18, 13-20, 20-25), 13-2 run, halftime 49-25, 4th place in Group A (2 wins, 1 loss), mention of Mykhailiuk's Utah–San Antonio game. ## FAQ ### What was the final score of the Buducnost vs. Slovan match? Buducnost won 82-70. Quarter scores: 17-7, 32-18, 13-20, 20-25. ### What are Oleksandr Kovlyar's statistics in this game? 32 minutes on the court, 4 points, 3 rebounds, and 10 assists. Shooting: 1 of 4 three-pointers, 1 of 2 free throws, 0 of 3 two-pointers. ### What position does Buducnost occupy in Group A of the Adriatic League? Fourth place with two wins and one loss.