Ukrainian Center Dima Skapinzev Reflects on Disappointing Season and Departure from Hapoel Jerusalem

Dima Skapinzev, the Ukrainian basketball center who played last season for Hapoel Jerusalem, spoke exclusively to Channel Sport following Ukraine's important World Cup qualifying victory over Greece in Riga. Skapinzev contributed 7 points and 6 rebounds in the game and emphasized the team's strong guard play and defensive effort as key to advancing toward their goal of World Cup qualification.

Reflecting on his previous season with Hapoel Jerusalem, Skapinzev described it as challenging and expressed disappointment over their EuroCup elimination. He acknowledged the team gave their best but fell short of their objectives. He also noted that the season ended without internal conflicts, which was important given the difficulties they faced.

Regarding his departure from Hapoel Jerusalem, Skapinzev was candid, stating the club chose not to exercise their option to retain him. He expressed gratitude to the club and its fans and wished them success, noting the team is rebuilding with a nearly new foreign roster and aiming high for the upcoming season.

Skapinzev's comments provide insight into the dynamics at Hapoel Jerusalem and his personal outlook as he moves forward in his career while supporting his former team’s ambitions.