In anticipation of the start of the new Ukrainian SuperLeague season, the basketball club "Kyiv-Basket" announced the signing of a contract with 23-year-old guard Daniil Markiv. The capital club, which is the country's vice-champion and holder of the National Cup, continues its active work to strengthen the roster, preparing for the new challenges of the 2026/2027 season.
New reinforcement for the capital team
Information about the transfer was confirmed by the club's official Instagram account and a report from the publication Sport RBC.UA. Daniil Markiv, known for his playing activity and discipline, has become the latest newcomer to the updated Kyiv squad. This decision is part of the club's strategy to find young and promising Ukrainian players capable of strengthening the rotation depth and contributing to the fight for medals.
Player's path: from "Staryi Lutsk" to the capital
Before joining "Kyiv-Basket," Daniil Markiv played for the Ivano-Frankivsk team "Prykarpattia-Goverla," where he played since 2024. In the past SuperLeague season, the guard participated in 27 matches, demonstrating consistent play. His average statistics were 4.3 points, 1.5 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game. Before playing for "Goverla," Markiv played for "Staryi Lutsk," where he also fulfilled the role of an important rotation player, which speaks to his versatility and ability to adapt to different game schemes.
Personnel changes at "Kyiv-Basket"
Markiv's transfer was not the only step in the team's personnel update. Earlier, Ilya Kabatsyura, Andriy Butko, and Daniil Pyrohov had already joined "Kyiv-Basket." These reinforcements testify to the club's serious intention to maintain its position in the elite of Ukrainian basketball and fight for high places in the new season.
Change in coaching staff
In the summer of 2026, significant changes occurred on the bench at "Kyiv-Basket." Dmytro Zabyrchenko, under whose leadership the Kyivians reached the SuperLeague final and won the Ukrainian Cup, left the team to head "Kharkivskyi Sokoly." The new coach of the capital club became the experienced specialist Valeriy Plokhonov, who will now lead the team's preparation for the 2026/2027 season.
Contradictory data
Some sources mention that Daniil Markiv could have been linked to other clubs during the off-season, however, official confirmation of these rumors is absent. There are also discrepancies in the dates of the start of his performances for "Prykarpattia-Goverla" — some sources indicate 2023, while others — 2024. The XAB.info editorial board relies on official club data and confirmed sources.
Context: Ukraine national team and WC-2027
Recall that in the summer of 2026, the Ukraine national team announced the roster for the 2027 World Championship qualification matches. Daniil Markiv's successful play in the club could become a factor contributing to his invitation to the national team in the future.
