Armenia national team announces roster for games against Bulgaria and Norway: a new top-level American joins the squad

The coaching staff of the Armenia national basketball team, led by Serbian specialist Bogdan Karacic, has released the final list of players who will take part in the upcoming matches against Bulgaria and Norway. Kostas Papazavvasileou will serve as the assistant coach.

One of the key changes is the call-up of 28-year-old American guard Christian Vital, who replaces the sidelined Chris Jones as the naturalized player on the roster. Vital currently plays in Italy’s Serie A for Bertram Tortona, where he is having an impressive season, averaging 20.5 points and 4.1 assists per game. In October, he was named Player of the Month, and his team confidently sits in fourth place in the Italian championship. Previously, Vital played in the NBA G-League and the Polish league.

The extended roster includes players from both Armenian clubs and various teams abroad:

1. Gabriel Adjemian (Lebanon)

2. Tigran Mkrtumyan (Armenia)

3. Christian Vital (Italy)

4. Rafael Masumyan (USA)

5. Daniel Kirakosyan (Russia)

6. Andre Spight-Martchyan (Venezuela)

7. Karen Melikyan (Armenia)

8. Marat Mikaelyan (Armenia)

9. Valeri Agadzhanyan (Poland)

10. David Khachatryan (Armenia)

11. Yura Melikyan (Latvia)

12. Albert Tadevosyan (free agent)

13. Daniil Gevorgyan (Armenia)

14. Arkadi Mkrtchyan (Armenia)

The Armenian national team continues its active preparation, aiming to strengthen its position in international competitions and show a worthy level of play in the upcoming matches.