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Kevarrius Hayes discusses upcoming duel with Moustapha Fall, experience in Bursa

2022-10-14

Kevarrius Hayes was the first player who pretended to take over the No. 13 following Zalgiris legend Paulius Jankunas' retirement from professional basketball. However, the American big man could not get his favorite number, as it is untouchable in the Lithuanian powerhouse. The 25-year-old Hayes wore the number 13 jersey playing for the University of Florida, Cantu, ASVEL, and Bursaspor.
Lithuania isn't considering foreign head coach: 'It'd be a capitulation against our history'

2022-09-12

The Lithuanian national team recorded the worst result in the history of the European Championships, but this did not change the belief of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation's vision set until 2024. The federation had set the goal of a 1st-4th place in the EuroBasket 2022, but the final result was 15th place.
Scariolo about Lithuania: 'It's not an opponent you usually face in the Round of 16'

2022-09-09

The Spanish national team head coach, Sergio Scariolo, managed to navigate his squad to first place in Group A, but he is not happy about the future opponent in the Round of 16. The Spaniards won four battles in EuroBasket 2022 group stage and suffered only one defeat against Belgium. However, Spain is set to meet Lithuania at the start of the playoffs.
Lithuania's head coach before facing Luka Doncic: 'We are ready'

2022-08-31

The Lithuanian national team will start EuroBasket 2022 by facing the reigning tournament champions in Slovenia. Lithuanian head coach Kazys Maksvytis has won major tournaments with many Lithuanian youth teams but this will be the first major tournament for him under the helm of the men's team.
Arturas Gudaitis will miss EuroBasket 2022

2022-07-05

The head coach of the Lithuanian national team, Kazys Maksvytis, announced that two more players will not compete in the EuroBasket 2022.

Bosnia and Herzegovina will not travel to Lithuania for World Cup Qualifiers

2022-02-25

After suffering a heartbreaking defeat against Lithuania last evening, Bosnia and Herzegovina's national team has decided not to travel to Lithuania for the second match of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers. The Bosnian basketball federation's decision has been motivated by the declaration of a state of emergency by the Lithuanian government yesterday. "In accordance with the professional staff and ...
Former teammates share fond memories of Jelovac: ‘Extraordinary character on the court’

2021-12-07

"Good afternoon," Stevan Jelovac addressed in Lithuanian and soon extended in English. "I would like to congratulate all the fans of Zalgiris and Rytas. Best wishes to my friend Babrauskas, as well as to my good friends Gecevicius and Juskevicius. I am very happy to play with so many Lithuanians in my career." Five years ago, Jelovac voluntarily approached BasketNews journalists, who came to the ...