Ukrainian-born Utah State basketball player Max Shulga has more on his mind than hoops these days
Born and raised in Kyiv, the Ukrainian-born sophomore guard has plenty on his mind besides hoops and schoolwork as he watches the Russian invasion of his home country unfold from across the globe.Shulga left Ukraine when he was 13 years old, but returned there at least once a year ever since. He remembers the tensions between Ukraine and Russia while growing up, but it had died down until the recent flare up.
During Sunday's home game against Colorado State, Aggie students showed their support for Shulga by holding up blue and yellow placards to replicate the Ukrainian flag. "One of the guys from the student section told me they had a surprise for me in the game," recalled Shulga."So I kind of expected it, but not to that extent. The whole section lit up in the Ukrainian flag; blue and yellow. That was really good, I enjoyed that moment and I appreciate all the support."
Shulga said there is little doubt that his countrymen and women will prevail, saying it's the fighting spirit of the Ukrainian people that will push them to victory.
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