Hristo Nikolov returns from the States

Hristo Nikolov on the right

07-12-2005 03:47

Former CSKA Sofia player [b]Hristo Nikolov(198-F-20)[/b] is returning to Bulgaria. The 198-cm tall small forward spent 4 months in [b]Casper College[/b] together with another Bulgarian - Kosio Smotchevsky. "Herring-Gull" played some games for CSKA in the FIBA Eurocup last season and because of that he isn't allowed to play in the USA. For the short time competing for Casper College, Nikolov was among the leaders of the team, averaging [b]19.0 ppg[/b]. Here is what he said for [i]"Focus"[/i] Agency : [i]"I'm coming back to Bulgaria. One of my biggest dreams - to live and play in USA is not going to come true. However, I am happy to return. I hope I will find a good team to play for, where I can continue improving my skills. Moreover, these four months in the States really helped me and I learnt a lot ".[/i]