— I want to get drafted in the first round – said Nikita SHABALKIN. – Now I am not sure that can be drafted among the first thirty players this year. I decided to save an opportunity to be able to make another go next year. I don’t want to hurry up. I hope to show my worth in BC Khimki next year. I will try to hone my player’s skills and to tighten up physically. And my chances to be drafted in the first round will increase. In any case, I don’t regret. I have a contract with BC Khimki and I am happy to play in such a strong team. I think now I am ready to play in the team, which has exalted aims in Russia and in Europe.