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VCU's Max Shulga: Ukrainian Hope in NCAA Tournament

3/20/2025

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Max Shulga, a determined senior guard from Kyiv, is set to lead VCU into the NCAA Tournament against BYU. Amid the turmoil of war, he averages 15.1 points per game, channeling his passion for basketball into a powerful message of hope for young Ukrainians. Shulga embraces the weight of representing his homeland on this prestigious stage.

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Max Shulga, a determined senior guard from Kyiv, is set to lead VCU into the NCAA Tournament against BYU. Amid the turmoil of war, he averages 15.1 points per game, channeling his passion for basketball into a powerful message of hope for young Ukrainians. Shulga embraces the weight of representing his homeland on this prestigious stage.