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“A New Chapter For FCBB (FC Bayern Basketball) Talent Kharchenkov,� headlined , which noted that “the 18-year-old guard is heading to the U.S. for at least one year to play college basketball.�

Kharchenkov joined the Bayern organization at age 12 and played for each youth level, and became the youngest player ever to join the senior team at age 16 in November 2022.

He led Bayern’s second team in scoring (22.5 ppg) in 2023-24 and then was a part of the senior club’s rotation in 2024-25. The club noted that in Game 4 of the playoff finals against Ulm, Kharchenkov “made a key impact in turning the series around, contributing seven points and high energy off the bench.�

The club said it was “already looking forward to seeing him again one day,� while Kharchenkov said it was a difficult decision to leave the home where he grew up.

“I always felt truly valued on my journey all the way into the pro team,� Kharchenkov said. “I want to thank everyone who supported me along the way — starting with the coaches, the assistants, individual and athletic trainers, and of course, the physios and doctors.

“I also want to thank everyone in the office and on the campus. And last but not least, my teammates and especially the fans — you’ve all become family to me. That’s why I know I’ll always be able to come back here — because this is my family, the Bayern family.�

Bayern did not mention ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ by name but Eurohopes reported a month ago that he would be joining the Wildcats and ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ officially later Tuesday. Kharchenkov’s move was not expected to be official until Bayern Munich’s season ended.

“What’s up Wildcat nation?â€� Kharchenkov said in a video UA posted to social media. “Can’t wait to get to ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ and start working. Bear down.â€�