Team 2008-09: SPARTAK ST. PETERSBURG Career: Khimik Engels (1999-2000), UNICS-2 Kazan (Russia-Higher League, 2000-01), UNICS Kazan (Russia-Superleague, 2001-05), Lokomotiv Rostov (Russia-Superleague, 2005), Lokomotiv Novosybirsk (Russia-Superleague, 2005-06), Ural Great Perm (Russia-Superleague, 2006-08), Spartak St. Petersburg (Russia-Superleague, 2008-09)
Zozulin was the true revelation of the Russian playoffs. Against Dynamo and Khimki, he stepped up, averaging 10.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. He led his team over Dynamo in two games to everyone's surprise and had a great performance against Khimki in game four, pouring in 22 points. These performances have drawn David Blatt's attention and could allow him to have his first experience with the national team. Zozulin has shown nice skills like versatility and shooting abilities. His reliability on the free-throw line is also very important. |