Zalgiris Kaunas and Lithuanian national team forward Edgaras Ulanovas won't suit up for his country this summer.
Edgaras Ulanovas
| Team: |
Zalgiris Kaunas |
| Position: | SF |
| Age: | 30 |
| Height: | 199 cm |
| Weight: | 99 kg |
| Birth place: | Kaunas, Lithuania |
Lithuania's head coach Kazys Maksvytis confirmed the news in the press conference.
"I can tell you right now that from all the players, it's very likely that Edgaras Ulanovas will be the only one who won't help the team," Maksvytis said. "Everyone else will be ready to help if they will be called up. Everyone agrees to come and play."
Maksvytis added that Ulanovas' absence will include the upcoming EuroBasket 2022 in September.
Ulanovas averaged 8.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 11.2 PIR in 27 EuroLeague games this season.
The Lithuanian national team will start its training camp on June 16th. The team will play four matches during the first stage of preparation for the upcoming EuroBasket - two friendly games and two FIBA World Cup Qualifiers games.
The national team will travel to Bulgaria to play the first of the two official games on July 1st. The second Qualifiers game will take place on July 4th back in Lithuania against the Czech Republic.
