Excelling Under Pressure: Vladimir Dyomin on Egors NCAA Playoff Debut

**Vladimir Dyomin**, the father of Brigham Young University (BYU) player **Egor Dyomin**, shared his thoughts on his son’s performance during the first round of NCAA’s «March Madness.» BYU faced off against Virginia Commonwealth and emerged victorious with a score of 80-71. Egor scored 15 points, grabbed four rebounds, and made two assists.

«Playoff games are significantly different from the regular season. There’s always added pressure for the players. Egor has a wealth of experience in such high-stakes matches, from Russian championships to competing in the youth Euroleague with Real Madrid. He has consistently demonstrated his best qualities during critical games. However, we must remember that this is no longer a youth tournament; the level of contact, speed, and pressure is entirely different. The first round of ‘March Madness’ was incredibly important for both the team and Egor.

I believe they performed exceptionally well, primarily due to their teamwork. The coach devised an optimal strategy against an opponent known for being one of the top five teams defensively in the NCAA, allowing Egor to showcase his finest attributes. Let’s see what happens next. Making predictions in college basketball is quite tricky. I’m impressed with how everything is organized at BYU; the coaching is top-notch! Participating in critical games this season, along with his versatility and ability to impact the game, is crucial for the team. I trust the coach will leverage this effectively. We’ll cheer for BYU and support Egor in the next round,» said **Vladimir Dyomin** during a conversation with Championat correspondent Nikita Biryukov.

[Egor Dyomin is training at the Orlando Magic’s facility:](https://www.championat.com/video/271748-egor-dyomin-treniruetsya-na-baze-orlando-medzhik/)