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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.
 
Domantas Sabonis and Jonas Valanciunas to play for Lithuania in OQT

2024-04-30

Two biggest Lithuanian national team stars -- Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis and New Orleans Pelicans big man Jonas Valanciunas -- will be suiting up for their country this summer. The Lithuanian NT head coach, Kazys Maksvytis, confirmed their commitment during the press conference held on Tuesday morning.
Domantas Sabonis reveals he was recruited by Spain

2024-04-09

Sacramento Kings and Lithuanian national team center Domantas Sabonis recently shared some details about his youth, revealing that Spain once showed interest in him.
Keenan Evans: 'I'd definitely represent Lithuania if I could'

2024-03-13

Zalgiris Kaunas guard Keenan Evans openly admitted he would like to represent the Lithuania national team if given the chance. "I think I'd definitely do it. I think it's something fun, and I haven't experienced it yet," Evans said while talking with the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL). "It would be a fun challenge for me."
Are Spain and Team USA in danger of missing EuroBasket and AmeriCup?

2024-02-27

Who could have foreseen that the first FIBA post-World Cup window would push the reigning European champions, Spain, into a do-or-die situation? The unexpected loss to Cuba has also added a twist to Team USA's path. The new FIBA window has pushed the No. 1 and No. 2 teams of the FIBA ranking to the ropes.
Six EuroLeague players make Lithuania's FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers roster

2024-02-06

Kazys Maksvytis, the head coach of the Lithuanian national team, has revealed the roster for the upcoming FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers. The list contains six EuroLeague players, with Rokas Giedraitis representing Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade, and five players coming from Zalgiris Kaunas -- Lukas Lekavicius, Tomas Dimsa, Dovydas Giedraitis, Edgaras Ulanovas, and Laurynas Birutis.
Most of Zalgiris locals set to play for Lithuanian NT in FIBA window

2024-02-01

With the competing calendars of FIBA and EuroLeague not colliding during the national team window, the majority of Zalgiris Kaunas players are set to represent the Lithuanian national team.
Kazys Maksvytis gives advice to other coaches after his exit from Zalgiris

2024-01-12

Kazys Maksvytis has been on a relentless schedule since taking over Zalgiris Kaunas before the 2022-23 season. Despite the absence of Keenan Evans, he successfully guided the Greens to the EuroLeague playoffs and secured two domestic titles.
Kazys Maksvytis retakes Lithuanian NT helm for FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers

2024-01-12

Kazys Maksvytis, who recently parted ways with Zalgiris Kaunas by mutual agreement, is set to dive into coaching duties without much rest. Lithuanian Basketball Federation president Vydas Gedvilas revealed in a press conference on Friday that Maksvytis will take charge of the Lithuanian national team during the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.
Giedrius Zibenas named Lithuania NT head coach in EuroBasket Qualifiers

2023-12-11

Giedrius Zibenas was announced as the new head coach of the Lithuanian national team for the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers. As BasketNews already reported on November 24, Zibenas was officially announced as the new head coach on December 11 after the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (LKF) committee meeting.
Slovenia to play two friendly games against Lithuania

2023-12-11

Slovenia and Lithuania are two of the biggest names in the upcoming Olympic Qualifying Tournament next summer. The two countries will play against one another in preparation for it. Slovenian Basketball Federation's (KZS) president Matej Erjavec held a meeting with the local media where he announced that head coach Aleksander Sekulic will continue to coach Slovenia until 2025.
Giedrius Zibenas to take over Lithuania NT in EuroBasket Qualifiers

2023-11-24

Giedrius Zibenas is expected to become the new head coach of the Lithuanian national team for the FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers. According to BasketNews journalist Lukas Malinauskas, Zibenas will be officially announced as the new head coach on December 11 after the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (LKF) committee meeting.
Keenan Evans would consider playing for Lithuanian national team

2023-10-05

After recovering from the Achilles injury he suffered last season, Zalgiris Kaunas guard Keenan Evans admitted he would be interested in playing for the Lithuanian national team. It took 8 months for the 27-year-old to recover from the Achilles injury he suffered in January.
Mindaugas Kuzminskas rates Lithuanian talent, offers advice to Ignas Brazdeikis

2023-09-28

Always smiling, Mindaugas Kuzminskas was obviously in a good mood during AEK Athens' media day. The Greek club made several high-profile signings this past summer, including Jordan McRae, Brian McLemore, Mfiondu Kabengele, and 2018 EuroLeague champion Chasson Randle.
Mindaugas Kuzminskas: 'The Latvians came here to fight and we came to look'

2023-09-09

Mindaugas Kuzminskas called the performance of the Lithuanian national team in the match against Latvia 'shameful', but was pleased that the squad was unusually united in the latest version of the FIBA World Cup. Kuzminskas, who went scoreless in 17 minutes in Lithuania's blowout (63-98) loss to Latvia, did not look for excuses after the match.
Zagars' record-breaking assist tally caps Latvia's historic World Cup finish

2023-09-09

Entering the court of the Mall of Asia arena to play the game that would decide which team would clinch 5th place in the 2023 World Cup, Latvia and Lithuania looked like two teams with different levels of motivation. 
Jonas Valanciunas rates win over Slovenia, comments on Sasa Doncic's remarks

2023-09-07

Jonas Valanciunas paced Lithuania to their sixth win in seven games in the 2023 World Cup, while racking up another double-double. In the contest against Slovenia, where Lithuania prevailed 100-84, the New Orleans Pelicans big man recorded 24 points and 12 rebounds for a PIR of 29. 
Luka Doncic has a cold shooting night as Lithuania crushes Slovenia

2023-09-07

Lithuania bounced back after a crushing defeat against Serbia in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and will play for 5th place in the competition. Kazys Maksvytis' squad comfortably 100-84 beat Slovenia, which suffered a second loss in a row, following the defeat against Canada on Wednesday.
Lithuania demolish Slovenia, will face Latvia in 5th-place game

2023-09-07

Two FIBA World Cup classification games were held on Thursday. Lithuania were no match for Luka Doncic's Slovenia (100-84). Just 24 hours after a heated quarterfinal against Canada, which has seen plenty of emotions and Doncic's ejection, Slovenia gave their opponents a run for their money only in the first half. 
Eimantas Bendzius to miss the remainder of FIBA World Cup 2023

2023-09-07

Lithuanian national team forward Eimantas Bendzius will miss the rest of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, according to Lukas Malinauskas from BasketNews.lt Lithuania's head coach Kazys Maksvytis confirmed the news ahead of the upcoming game against Slovenia. The 33-year-old suffered a leg injury against Team USA on Sunday and didn't feature in the quarterfinal clash against Serbia.
Serbia crushes Lithuania, advances to FIBA World Cup semifinals

2023-09-05

Serbia gave Lithuania their first loss in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 and eliminated the Baltic nation from the title contention. Serbia got a cruising 87-68 win over Lithuania in the first World Cup quarterfinal and punched their ticket to the tournament semifinals, where Svetislav Pesic's team will meet either Canada or Slovenia.
Eimantas Bendzius will miss FIBA World Cup quarterfinal vs. Serbia

2023-09-05

Lithuanian national team forward Eimantas Bendzius will miss the FIBA World Cup 2023 quarterfinal game vs. Serbia due to an injury. The 33-year-old is dealing with a leg pain. Bendzius was the 5th best scorer on the Lithuania roster, posting 9.4 points per game on 39.1% shooting from the three-point range.
Vaidas Kariniauskas reveals Team USA cap mystery and talks with Reaves

2023-09-04

Vaidas Kariniauskas found a moment of relief in the locker room after Lithuania's incredible FIBA World Cup 2023 victory against the USA. He casually donned a blue cap with the Team USA logo, unaware of the repercussions that would follow.
Pesic on Lithuania's win over Team USA: 'We didn't watch the game'

2023-09-04

Serbia will meet against Lithuania in a do-or-die game in the quarterfinals of the 2023 FIBA World Cup. The day before the match, Serbian head coach Svetislav Pesic addressed the media.
Once in a life-time Lithuania's victory over the USA, that doesn't matter. Or does it?

2023-09-04

"88:87, 1 minute and 40 seconds to go in a game between Lithuania and USA. Jasikevicius! Once again, from the three-point line... Tenth point (in a row) for Jasikevicius! What Sarunas Jasikevicius is doing in the fourth quarter today... As if remembering that desperate missed shot in Sydney, he's trying to redeem the entire Lithuanian team today."
Austin Reaves on Team USA's wake up call: 'If it's not now, it never will be'

2023-09-03

Austin Reaves, one of the top Team USA scorers, reacted to the first FIBA World Cup 2023 loss to Lithuania, 104-110. "They started off 9 of 9 from three. When the team shoots like that, it's going to be hard to sustain and reduce the lead like that. Tip your hat, they played a really good game," Reaves recalled when asked by BasketNews about the first-half shocker.
Steve Kerr reacts to first USA loss: 'They punched us in the mouth'

2023-09-03

Team USA head coach Steve Kerr reacted to the first FIBA World Cup 2023 loss against Lithuania, 104-110. "That was a great basketball game. Lithuania obviously just came out of the gates on fire. I think they made their first nine threes. I love how our guys fought back, competed like crazy, and gave a really good run," Kerr said in the press conference.
Lithuania shocks Team USA, hands them first loss in World Cup

2023-09-03

Lithuania dominated in the first half and shocked Team USA en route to a 110-104 (31-12, 23-25, 17-28, 39-39) win. Lithuania got off to an electric start, making their first nine three-pointers. Team USA scored just 12 points in the first quarter and was already facing a 19-point deficit after the first 10 minutes.
The least expected undefeated World Cup team: what makes them dangerous?

2023-09-02

A couple of months before the World Cup, FIBA ranked them 15th. Even within their own country, there weren't high expectations until the final rosters were confirmed. In a World Cup where four teams hadn't lost any of their four games, not many thought they would be one of them, especially alongside groups like the USA, Slovenia, and Germany.
Motiejunas recalls crazy Manila experience from first NBA game in Philippines

2023-08-25

Donatas Motiejunas chuckled when I showed him an old picture in the mixed zone of the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. "Oh, I remember this one very well," he said with a smile. He watched the image of himself wearing the Houston Rockets jersey before his sophomore NBA season and setting a screen for his teammate Jeremy Lin in Manila.
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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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