The 2014–15

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was the 6th complete season of the

. It was the second season in which the VTB United League functioned as the new domestic first tier level for Russian professional

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clubs, which can qualify through this league to

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was the defending champion. CSKA successfully defended its title, as they took the league title by beating

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3–0 in the Finals.

Teams

On 20 July 2014, drawing of two group of 11 teams was held in Moscow. On 25 July 2014, five Lithuanian teams (

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, Neptūnas Klaipėda,

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's decision to expand its regular-season schedule up to 40 games per team. New format with double

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was proposed for the 2014–15 VTB United League.No Lithuania and new format for 2014-2015?
; VTB League, 25 July 2014 This proposal for the regular season was approved on 1 August 2014. The eight best teams of the regular season will qualify to the playoffs.

Regular season

Playoffs

Awards

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All-VTB United League Teams

MVP of the Month

Player statistics

Points

Assists

Rebounds

Efficiency

References

External links

Official website

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