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Matas Buzelis uncertain about EuroBasket 2025 participation after scandal in Lithuania

2025-04-14

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has expressed uncertainty about playing for the Lithuanian national team at the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket 2025, despite previously stating his intention to join. The 20-year-old's hesitation stems from a public dispute involving Sacramento Kings center and national team captain Jonas Valanciunas, as well as Lithuania's assistant coach, Tomas Pacesas.
Linas Kleiza evaluates EuroBasket chances of Lithuania's NBA stars

2025-04-08

Lithuanian national team GM Linas Kleiza met with all three Lithuanian NBA players: captain Jonas Valanciunas, Domantas Sabonis and Matas Buzelis. During conversations, Kleiza wondered if he had made a mistake by not going to the United States earlier to meet the country's stars.
Lithuania confirms Valanciunas' presence, Sabonis' uncertain​ status for EuroBasket

2025-03-31

Lithuanian national team assistant coach Rimas Kurtinaitis has confirmed that center Jonas Valanciunas will participate in the upcoming EuroBasket. Conversely, Domantas Sabonis is likely to miss the tournament due to the expected birth of his third child in May, as BasketNews recently reported.
Death Group For Greece & Other EuroBasket 2025 Draw Surprises

2025-03-27

URBONUS’ Donatas Urbonas and Gytis Blazevicius react to the EuroBasket 2025 draw, identify the group of death, rank the groups by strength, and discuss which teams are most likely to advance to the next stage. Episode partner: Full URBONUS episodes are available on all major audio platforms:
Domantas Sabonis expected to miss EuroBasket 2025

2025-03-27

The Lithuania national team and Sacramento Kings star Domantas Sabonis is expected to miss the upcoming EuroBasket 2025 tournament, according to BasketNews sources. According to BasketNews sources, Sabonis won't represent his country due to personal reasons. 
Lithuania set to face Luka Doncic, Slovenia in pre-EuroBasket friendly

2025-03-19

Lithuania is planning a pre-EuroBasket 2025 friendly game against Luka Doncic and Slovenia, according to Lukas Malinauskas of BasketNews. The match is tentatively set for August 15 in Riga, Latvia, but the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (LKF) is considering hosting it in Lithuania instead.
Mindaugas Kuzminskas retires from Lithuanian national team

2025-02-23

Longtime Lithuanian national team member Mindaugas Kuzminskas announced his retirement from international basketball today on Instagram. "And this is the end of my journey with the Lithuanian national team," Kuzminskas said.
 
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Victorious Maksvytis debut: Lithuania takes care of business against Bulgaria (1)

2021-11-26

Kazys Maksvytis made a successful debut at the helm of the Lithuania national team. Lithuania (1-0) eased past Bulgaria (0-1) 89-69 (22-11, 20-20, 27-16, 20-22) at home in the Group F of the FIBA Basketball World Cup Qualifiers. Lithuania was trailing by 7 points (4-11) at the mid-first quarter but then, the Baltic country went on a massive 25-0 push which lasted until the start of the second ...
Mindaugas Kuzminskas talks inconsistent playing time, Greek rivalry, fatal NBA mistake (1)

2021-11-25

For Mindaugas Kuzminkas, the situation in Zenit Saint Petersburg after the first eleven EuroLeague games looks simple. "Since our team is doing pretty good, players are happy also," he tells BasketNews from the city that is widely regarded as Russia's most beautiful and picturesque. That's probably one of the reasons that he's smiling almost all the time. Just a few minutes before joining Zenit's ...
EuroLeague reinforcement: Zenit releases Mindaugas Kuzminskas to the Lithuania national team (1)

2021-11-22

Mindaugas Kuzminskas of Zenit Saint Petersburg will join the Lithuania national team for the second qualifying match against the Czech Republic in Opava on November 29, according to bench boss Kazys Maksvytis. Zenit stipulated that Kuzminskas will present himself at the club's training camp on Tuesday (November 30), per Lithuania national team head coach. Zenit will play a Turkish Airlines ...
Kazys Maksvytis announces abbreviated Lithuania national team list without Zalgiris players (1)

2021-11-18

On November 26, the Lithuanian national team will start the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 Qualifiers against Bulgaria at home. As the match approaches, head coach Kazys Maksvytis presented an abbreviated list of 15 national team players. "We've shortened the list. We have selected the players, we think, are best suited to this situation. Not everything worked out, it is a pity that Vaidas ...
Donatas Motiejunas: 'The previous Lithuanian federation put our basketball under the ground'

2021-11-10

Following a nine-year NBA and CBA stint, Donatas Motiejunas came back to Europe to bolster AS Monaco's frontcourt. The Lithuanian big, known for his post-up skillset, was selected with the 20th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves but it was with the Houston Rockets that he got to enjoy his brightest NBA days. In the aftermath of his EuroLeague breakout season with Polish side ...
Extended list of Lithuania national team candidates includes three Zalgiris players

2021-10-27

Just under a month before the first match in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 European Qualifiers, head coach Kazys Maksvytis presented an extended list of the Lithuanian men's basketball team, which includes 32 basketball players. "The list is long because we did not want to miss a single player that could suit the Lithuanian national team. Another thing is that there is still time to make an ...
Kazys Maksvytis is the new coach of the Lithuanian National Team

2021-09-14

After electing the new President of the Basketball Federation, Lithuania also have the new head coach of the National Team. Parma Perm have announced that their coach Kazys Maksvytis will lead Lithuania from now on. The 44-year-old specialist will have to balance his duties at the Russian club and the Lithuanian NT. Maksvytis was the head coach of Lithuania's youth National Teams that went on to ...
New Lithuanian Basketball Federation president eyeing next coach of the National Team

2021-09-07

After winning the Lithuanian Basketball Federation presidential election, politician, ex-coach of the Lithuanian Women's NT, and president of the Lithuanian Basketball Coaches Association, Vydas Gedvilas, talked about his vision for the future of Lithuanian basketball. Arvydas Sabonis' predecessor, Gedvilas, emphasized that the first job this new Federation needs to achieve is to find head coaches ...
Lithuanian Basketball Federation elects new President Vydas Gedvilas (3)

2021-09-07

After being elected President of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation in 2011, legendary Lithuanian big man Arvydas Sabonis' term came to a close. Sabonis said his goodbyes after a long and successful career both as a player and as a member of his country's Basketball Federation. "Honestly, I have been playing basketball for basically my entire life. I've also devoted a lot of time to being ...
Renaldas Seibutis announces retirement

2021-08-11

One of the most passionate and dedicated Lithuanian National Team players, Renaldas Seibutis, retired from professional basketball. The 36-year-old guard confirmed his decision to BasketNews. "I went through so much after such an injury and long rehabilitation that deep in my heart I believed I played my last game in professional basketball," Seibutis told BasketNews regarding his second back ...
Powerhouse no more: Major changes are on the horizon for Lithuania (4)

2021-07-11

BasketNews returns with a series of articles about recognized basketball countries that have been underperforming for the past few years. We have already recapped the struggles of basketball in Greece and the state of Croatian basketball. Today - Lithuania's turn and their upcoming changes. The Lithuanian National Team lost to Slovenia on their home turf in the Olympic Qualification Tournament and ...
Olympic Qualifying Tournaments did not provide homecourt advantage for host teams

2021-07-04

Prior to the tipoff of the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournaments, four teams seemed to have an advantage over their opponents. Lithuania, Croatia, Serbia and Canada were given the responsibility of staging the tournaments in Kaunas, Split, Belgrade and Victoria respectively.Their goal was to attain a much-coveted victory and travel to Tokyo for the Olympic Games. But things did not turn out as ...
Slovenians interrupted Doncic's press conference: "I'm speechless"

2021-07-04

Luka Doncic fell to the ground, and few Slovenian National team players quickly came to help their leader. He was lying on the court of Zalgirio Arena, helpless. Luka gave all his heart to Slovenia, scoring 31 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and assisting 13 times, but most importantly, leading his team to Tokyo Olympics. Edo Muric, captain of the team, started reanimating Doncic with a smile on his ...
Masterpiece by Luka Doncic earns Slovenia historic Olympic berth

2021-07-04

With Luka Doncic displaying one of the best performances of his career, Slovenia beat hosts Lithuania by 85-96 (24-28, 28-24, 17-28, 16-16) and earned a place in the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games through the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament held in Kaunas. This will be their first-ever appearance in the big event. On the other hand, this will be Lithuania's first absence from the Men's Olympic ...
Sasa Doncic proud of his son: 'People feel good around Luka' (6)

2021-07-04

Few hours before the Eurobasket 2017 final tips off. Smoking area of Sinan Erden arena in Istanbul. Sasa Doncic, the father of Luka Doncic, couldn’t stand still. Slovenia was facing Serbia in a gold medal game. His 18-year-old son was one victory away from becoming the European champion. "Look at my shirt," Sasa Doncic smiled, wet and still sweating. And it wasn't just because of a ...
Lithuanian Twin Towers too much for Poland

2021-07-03

Jonas Valanciunas and Domantas Sabonis combined for 32 points and 16 rebounds in Lithuania's victory over Poland 88-69 (23-19, 23-26, 16-6,26-18). Lithuania will face Slovenia on Sunday. The winner of this matchup will get a ticket to the Tokyo Olympic Games. Lithuania jumped out to an early 7-0 lead in the first quarter. However, Poland retaliated and cut the deficit to two (11-9). Jonas ...
Valanciunas' double-double pushes Lithuania past South Korea

2021-07-01

The Lithuanian national team (2-0) finished their Group A battles of the Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Kaunas without losses after defeating South Korea (0-2) 96-57 (28-16, 21-18, 27-9, 20-14). The host nation took first place in Group A and will face Poland in the semi-final on July 3. The winner of this semi-final will face the winner of the Slovenia - Venezuela matchup in the final game for ...
Lithuania secure victory in first qualifying game vs. Venezuela (1)

2021-06-29

Lithuania (1-0) started their journey toward the Tokyo Olympics with a win over Venezuela (0-1) 76-65 (11-10; 25-18; 19-16; 21-21). And Lithuania's NBA talents were instrumental to their victory. The tension in the air was apparent during the first quarter. With home fans cheering for the host Lithuania, the team won the first period by one point (11-10). The team was more efficient in the second ...
Sabonis: 'Family behind my success and exciting Pacers hire' (Urbonus podcast) (8)

2021-06-29

In an opening Urbonus podcast episode Donatas Urbonas talks to two-time NBA All Star, Indiana Pacers and Lithuania National team center Domantas Sabonis. Topics: Intro and the most important game for The Big Boy Sabas (00:00); Sabonis family behind Domas success (3:50); How Gonzaga had to keep Domas out of the gym (7:43); Crazy series of events on the NBA Draft day (10:25); Westbrook vs. Durant ...
It is not only all about Luka: things to watch in Kaunas (6)

2021-06-29

Undeniably all eyes will be on Luka here in Kaunas. After four years, Luka Doncic is set to lead his National Team again. The Dallas Mavericks guard is the brightest star of all four Olympic Qualifying Tournaments. But there will be more things to watch in Kaunas. BasketNews.com gives you a few more reasons to stay tuned with Kaunas OQT. Basketball island Emotions will boil again on the famous ...
Lithuania finalizes roster for Olympic qualifiers

2021-06-27

Lithuanian national team head coach Darius Maskoliunas announced the final roster participating in the 2020 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament. Forwards Tadas Sedekerskis and Regimantas Miniotas were the last two players cut from the team. "It was difficult for Tadas Sedekerskis to fit into our defensive schemes. We just didn't see him in this position. He is not a player that can help us ...
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Players
Seasons:   24/25 | 23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 | 08/09 | 07/08 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | 03/04 | 02/03 | 01/02
Statistics


2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
OQT 4 62.2%
89/143 		33%
36/109 		79.7%
63/79 		36.5
25.8/10.8 		21.3 8 12.8 1.8 0 21 - 87.3
EuroBasket Q 6 54.9%
106/193 		38.3%
59/154 		69.4%
93/134 		36.8
27.5/9.3 		19.3 8 12 1.5 - 19 - 80.3


2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 8 56.4%
176/312 		42.2%
86/204 		74.1%
103/139 		39.8
28/11.8 		21.4 4.3 12.8 3.6 - 20.1 - 89.1


2021/2022

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC Q 12 51.4%
226/440 		34.8%
104/299 		75.2%
158/210 		38.3
25.3/13 		18 5.9 12.3 2.2 - 20.8 - 76.8
EuroBasket 6 56.7%
135/238 		33.8%
50/148 		82.5%
113/137 		42
29.7/12.3 		18 3.8 15.2 2 - 21.3 - 88.8


2020/2021

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
OQT 4 61.4%
102/166 		34.4%
31/90 		70.6%
48/68 		41.5
31.8/9.8 		20 5 12.3 2.5 0 14.5 - 86.3


2019/2020

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket Q 6 56.6%
116/205 		39.1%
52/133 		72.4%
105/145 		32.7
22.3/10.3 		18.7 5.3 11.5 1.3 - 22.3 - 82.2


2018/2019

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 5 56.4%
132/234 		27.1%
23/85 		81.3%
91/112 		39.4
27.8/11.6 		18.2 6.4 11 3 - 20.2 - 84.8


2017/2018

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC Q 12 53.6%
228/425 		39.3%
119/303 		77.2%
186/241 		39
26.7/12.3 		20.1 6.6 12 2.8 - 21.9 - 83.3


2016/2017

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 6 58.2%
128/220 		35%
49/140 		72.5%
87/120 		40.5
27.7/12.8 		18 4.8 14 2 - 18.5 - 81.7


2015/2016

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 6 54%
129/239 		33.6%
45/134 		73.3%
63/86 		34.3
24.8/9.5 		17.8 5.8 15 3.5 - 22.5 - 76


2014/2015

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 9 46.9%
184/392 		34.2%
52/152 		77.7%
146/188 		37.8
26.7/11.1 		18.2 4.9 14.2 2.9 0 19.7 22.7 74.4


2013/2014

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 9 50.7%
180/355 		37.1%
63/170 		77%
144/187 		34
24.3/9.7 		12.3 4 14.4 3.3 - 19 - 77


2012/2013

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 11 48.7%
210/431 		33.8%
70/207 		71.8%
173/241 		34.3
25.6/8.6 		12.6 3.6 11.5 2.1 - 19.9 - 73


2011/2012

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 6 50.6%
130/257 		36.9%
38/103 		79.2%
95/120 		33.8
26.5/7.3 		18.2 4.3 16.2 2 - 24.7 20.5 78.2
OQT 4 57.9%
95/164 		45.1%
32/71 		75.2%
79/105 		31.3
27/4.3 		20.5 6.8 12 2.8 - 22.8 11.8 91.3


2010/2011

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 11 54.7%
269/492 		39.8%
68/171 		75%
156/208 		39
27.7/11.3 		17 4.7 14.5 2.1 - 21 - 81.6


2009/2010

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 9 52.4%
188/359 		38%
79/208 		73.5%
133/181 		37.8
27/10.8 		14.4 5.7 13.1 2.8 - 20.7 - 82.9


2008/2009

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 6 53.3%
120/225 		30.5%
39/128 		70.8%
85/120 		34.8
24.3/10.5 		15.3 6.5 16.2 2.3 - 19.3 - 73.7


2007/2008

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Olympics 8 55.7%
156/280 		38.6%
76/197 		77.8%
140/180 		33.4
24/9.4 		13.8 8.4 16 3.3 - 25 - 85


2006/2007

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 9 49.6%
166/335 		42.9%
81/189 		76.2%
163/214 		39.8
28/11.8 		13.4 5.1 13.8 2.2 - 22.2 - 82


2005/2006

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
FIBA WC 9 54.8%
201/367 		30.8%
56/182 		64%
142/222 		36.8
26.2/10.6 		15.3 9 20.7 2.6 - 23.7 - 79.1


2004/2005

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 6 55%
121/220 		38.8%
50/129 		71.9%
87/121 		33.5
24.3/8.3 		14 9.5 16.2 3.7 - 23.7 - 79.8


2002/2003

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroBasket 6 55.8%
135/242 		35.4%
52/147 		80.3%
118/147 		32.7
22.5/10.2 		17.3 7.3 13.3 4.5 - 24.8 - 90.7
Records
Seasons:   All | 24/25 | 23/24 | 22/23 | 21/22 | 20/21 | 19/20 | 18/19 | 17/18 | 16/17 | 15/16 | 14/15 | 13/14 | 12/13 | 11/12 | 10/11 | 09/10 | 08/09 | 07/08 | 06/07 | 05/06 | 04/05 | 03/04 | 02/03 | 01/02

FIBA EuroBasket

Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2014-2015 85.7
Points 2002-2003 90.7
Rebounds 2021-2022 42
Assists 2021-2022 18
Steals 2004-2005 9.5
Blocks 2021-2022 2
2-pointers made 2010-2011 24.5
3-pointers made 2021-2022 8.3
Free throws made 2006-2007 18.1
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Jonas Valančiūnas
2016/2017 		21.7
Points Jonas Valančiūnas
2021/2022 		16.2
Rebounds Jonas Valančiūnas
2016/2017 		11.8
Assists Šarūnas Jasikevičius
2002/2003 		8.2
Steals Arvydas Macijauskas
2002/2003 		2.3
Blocks Eurelijus Žukauskas
2002/2003 		2.2
2-pointers made Jonas Valančiūnas
2014/2015 		6.5
3-pointers made Ramūnas Šiškauskas
2004/2005 		2.5
Free throws made Jonas Valančiūnas
2016/2017 		5.2
Schedule
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