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1 Arnas Velička PG 195 cm 91 kg 24 yo
2 Margiris Normantas SG, PG 194 cm 94 kg 27 yo
3 Modestas Babraitis PG, SG 194 cm 87 kg 20 yo
4 Justin Gorham PF 201 cm 102 kg 25 yo
7 Gytis Radzevičius SF 197 cm 92 kg 28 yo
8 R.J. Cole PG, SG 185 cm 84 kg 24 yo
10 Lukas Uleckas SF, SG 199 cm 93 kg 24 yo
12 Javin DeLaurier C 208 cm 106 kg 25 yo
14 Martynas Echodas C 206 cm 115 kg 26 yo
17 Marcus Foster SG, PG 191 cm 93 kg 28 yo
21 Gytis Masiulis PF 207 cm 99 kg 25 yo
22 Gantas KriÅŸanauskas PG, SG 192 cm 86 kg 18 yo
41 Oskaras Pleikys PF, C 202 cm 105 kg 23 yo
Giedrius Åœibėnas Head Coach
Artūras Jomantas Sports Director
 
Left the team early:
5 Keith Hornsby PG 191 cm 95 kg 32 yo
GM 2P% 3P% FT% REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
BCL 8 53.6 31.6 68.9 42.6 21.4 7.9 14.4 2.8 - 21.0 - 85.1 79.5 »
2023-12-27
Marcus Foster is finalizing an agreement with his former team, Rytas Vilnius, until the end of the season, according to BasketNews sources. Shortly after BasketNews broke the news, Rytas officially confirmed the agreement. The 28-year-old American guard recently ended his tenure with Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), where he began the current season.
2023-11-30
Rytas Vilnius downed Promitheas Patras 77-75 in a FIBA Basketball Champions League Round 4 game on Wednesday night. The Greek squad bounced back from -13 in the first half and came close to completing the comeback, but RJ Cole made the go-ahead basket, and then Justin Gorham blocked Jaime Echenike's layup attempt, which would tie the game and send it to overtime.
2023-11-27
Anadolu Efes Istanbul are working to replace the injured big man Derek Willis. The Turkish champions are deciding between two forwards, with a focus on Mike Daum from Bertram Derthona Tortona, sources tell BasketNews.
2023-11-11
Rytas Vilnius legend Arvydas Macijauskas, whose jersey will be hanging from the rafters of the Jeep arena, expressed his support for the team from the Lithuanian capital and commented on the opportunity to get involved in its management. Macijauskas played for Rytas between 1999 and 2003, when he arrived from Klaipeda. Perhaps the most famous achievements of his career were recorded at that time.
2023-06-10
Isaiah Taylor became the first player to score over 30 points in an LKL Game 5 since 2009 and that was enough for Zalgiris Kaunas to re-capture the domestic title after last year's break.
2023-06-04
Current Rytas Vilnius and former Panathinaikos Athens guard Marcus Foster reminisced his time at OAKA Arena after leading his present team to a convincing 94-71 win over Zalgiris Kaunas in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) Finals on Saturday. Rytas, reigning Lithuanian champs, tied the best-of-five series at 1-1.
2022-11-01
Peristeri Athens came to Vilnius with a 2-0 balance after beating Bnei Herzliya and Lenovo Tenerife at home. But Rytas were no match for the team coached by Vassilis Spanoulis, and the final score 89-64 (25-15, 27-11, 22-25, 15-13) is a reflection of the show that Giedrius Sibenas and his players offered to their crowd. 
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2023-12-27
Marcus Foster is finalizing an agreement with his former team, Rytas Vilnius, until the end of the season, according to BasketNews sources. Shortly after BasketNews broke the news, Rytas officially confirmed the agreement. The 28-year-old American guard recently ended his tenure with Shandong Hi-Speed Kirin in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA), where he began the current season.
2023-11-30
Rytas Vilnius downed Promitheas Patras 77-75 in a FIBA Basketball Champions League Round 4 game on Wednesday night. The Greek squad bounced back from -13 in the first half and came close to completing the comeback, but RJ Cole made the go-ahead basket, and then Justin Gorham blocked Jaime Echenike's layup attempt, which would tie the game and send it to overtime.
2023-11-27
Anadolu Efes Istanbul are working to replace the injured big man Derek Willis. The Turkish champions are deciding between two forwards, with a focus on Mike Daum from Bertram Derthona Tortona, sources tell BasketNews.
2023-11-11
Rytas Vilnius legend Arvydas Macijauskas, whose jersey will be hanging from the rafters of the Jeep arena, expressed his support for the team from the Lithuanian capital and commented on the opportunity to get involved in its management. Macijauskas played for Rytas between 1999 and 2003, when he arrived from Klaipeda. Perhaps the most famous achievements of his career were recorded at that time.
2023-06-10
Isaiah Taylor became the first player to score over 30 points in an LKL Game 5 since 2009 and that was enough for Zalgiris Kaunas to re-capture the domestic title after last year's break.
2023-06-04
Current Rytas Vilnius and former Panathinaikos Athens guard Marcus Foster reminisced his time at OAKA Arena after leading his present team to a convincing 94-71 win over Zalgiris Kaunas in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) Finals on Saturday. Rytas, reigning Lithuanian champs, tied the best-of-five series at 1-1.
2022-11-01
Peristeri Athens came to Vilnius with a 2-0 balance after beating Bnei Herzliya and Lenovo Tenerife at home. But Rytas were no match for the team coached by Vassilis Spanoulis, and the final score 89-64 (25-15, 27-11, 22-25, 15-13) is a reflection of the show that Giedrius Sibenas and his players offered to their crowd. 
2022-06-27

The European basketball playoffs were full of unforgettable moments, fiery atmospheres, and many wins after several years of not capturing the league's title.

2022-06-22

Zalgiris Kaunas has reached an agreement with the LKL finals MVP Arnas Butkevicius, sources tell BasketNews.

2022-06-14

Zalgiris Kaunas are showing strong interest in Arnas Butkevicius, the captain of archrival Rytas Vilnius.

2022-06-13

The curtain was closed on another Lithuanian basketball league (LKL) campaign, where all the winners of the LKL season awards were announced.

2022-06-08

After ending a 12-year drought and becoming the champions of the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL), Rytas Vilnius have guaranteed themselves at least a half-a-million check.

2022-06-07

Rytas Vilnius defeated Lietkabelis Panevezys in a hard-fought battle, in Game 5 of the Lithuanian Basketball League finals, winning their 6th championship crown and their first in 12 years 79-76 (17-23, 18-21, 21-18, 23-14).

2022-06-04

In Game 4 of the Lithuanian Basketball League finals, Rytas Vilnius defeated Lietkabelis Panevezys in a hard battle on the court. Coach Zibenas' side conquered the win through their defense in an exciting ending with the final score of 78-77 (19-22, 28-16, 7-20, 24-19). Rytas lead the series 3-1.

2022-06-02

Game 3 of the Lithuanian Basketball League finals between Rytas Vilnius and Lietkabelis Panevezys was unprecedented.

2022-06-01

In what became a really intense game due to the ejection of coach Canak in the first half and the following scenes created by an altercation with one of Rytas' owners, Lietkabelis didn't stand a chance and lost game 3 of the series against Rytas with the final score of 85-63 (22-9, 29-18, 16-18, 18-18).

2022-06-01

Lithuanian Basketball League final between Rytas Vilnius and Lietkabelis Panevezys reached its hottest point.

2022-05-29

In the Game 2 of the Lithuanian Basketball League finals, Rytas Vilnius eased past hosting Lietkabelis Panevezys 88-66 (25-23, 23-18, 17-8, 23-17) and tied the series at 1-1. The third match will take place on Wednesday in Vilnius.

2022-05-26

After forcing Zalgiris to the historic loss in the semifinal series, Lietkabelis Panevezys traveled to the Lithuanian capital to meet regular-season leaders Rytas Vilnius in Game 1 of the Lithuanian Basketball League finals.

2022-03-27
In the latest edition of the Lithuanian derby, Rytas Vilnius (21-3) welcomed Zalgiris Kaunas (22-2) and handed the second Lithuanian Basketball League loss for the Greens 87-74 (17-19, 25-12, 20-26, 25-17). Led by Ivan Buva, Rytas ran away from Zalgiris in the second quarter. The hosts organized a 12-0 run to gain a double-digit lead (40-29). Even though Zalgirs came within 3 points (59-62) at the ...
2022-02-14
All around Europe, it's the time for a little break in the domestic leagues, which will be filled by the local cups, and the Lithuanian Cup, also known as Karaliaus Mindaugo Cup is no exception. In just a few days, teams will fight for the first domestic title of the season. The tension and the excitement that the domestic cups generate are something that can't usually be found during the regular ...
2022-02-03
Maurice Ndour's departure to Galatasaray Istanbul was a surprise to Rytas Vilnius head coach Giedrius Zibenas. He was informed about the transfer seconds after the FIBA Champions League victory over Falco Szombathely 91-88. "Donatas Zavackas (Rytas sports director) approached me after the game and told the news. He didn't want to distract me before the game," coach Zibenas revealed in the ...
2022-02-02
One of the key Rytas Vilnius players, Maurice Ndour, is heading to Turkey. Per BasketNews sources, a 29-year-old big man reached an agreement with Galatasaray Istanbul. Despite his short stints with Rytas this year and last season, Ndour was one of the most beloved Rytas players. Ndour earned huge respect last season when he joined Rytas in the FIBA Champions League game straight from the airport ...
2022-01-23
Zalgiris Kaunas (17-1) defeated Rytas Vilnius (15-2) 72-67 (17-18, 21-15, 17-17, 17-17) in the Lithuanian Basketball League derby and got a significant advantage for first place in the regular-season standings. In the first round, the Green and Whites suffered their first blow in the local competition, but this time Zalgiris were determined to not let their rivals get the best of them. Edgaras ...
2021-12-13
It's been eight days that the news of Stevan Jelovac's passing shook the basketball world. The Serbian forward left an indelible mark not only on the court but also in the hearts and minds of the people he was associated with. The people of Rytas Vilnius were among them. Jelovac was a beloved figure in Vilnius where he played during the 2013-14 season. The FIBA Basketball Champions League game ...
2021-11-07
Rytas Vilnius (7-1) defeated Zalgiris Kaunas (8-1) 84-75 (21-18, 25-8, 17-21, 21-28) in the Lithuanian Basketball League. The Green and Whites suffered their first blow in the local competition. After the close first period, Rytas dominated in the second quarter, outscoring Zalgiris by 17 points. Rytas created a 24-point lead (46-22) and it seemed more than enough for the convincing victory. ...
2021-11-02
Besiktas Icrypex (2-1) edged out Rytas Vilnius (1-2) 82-79 (22-6, 22-21, 11-21, 21-14, 5-5, 8-5) to get the second victory in the Basketball Champions League. Besiktas led the way in the fourth quarter, having 4 points advantage with 1:20 to go (69-65). However, Rytas did not raise a white flag. Gytis Radzevicius hit a crucial trey to reduce the deficit to just one point in the next attack ...
2021-10-15
Maurice Ndour is packing up for a European return. Rytas Vilnius officially announced that a 29-year-old big man is joining the team. BasketNews were the first to report about the deal, and according to sources, Ndour is joining on a short-term deal. The recent injuries forced Rytas to enter the market. Tanner Leissner suffered a cheekbone fracture which took him off the court for two months. ...
2021-09-01
In August this year, Satchel, a Lithuanian-born EMI that develops money management solutions for private and corporate clients, and Vilnius Rytas, one of the most prominent Lithuanian basketball clubs signed a partnership agreement. Satchel is a leading European EMI, performing international money transfers, opening current accounts, and providing card services since 2018. Its solutions are ...
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Seasons:   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 | 00/01 | 99/00 | 98/99 | 97/98
Statistics


2023/2024

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
BCL 8 53.6%
157/293
31.6%
75/237
68.9%
142/206
42.6
25.4/17.3
21.4 7.9 14.4 2.8 - 21 - 85.1


2022/2023

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
BCL 15 52.3%
282/539
37.9%
150/396
77.3%
239/309
37.7
25.2/12.5
16.7 4.9 14.5 2.9 - 22.5 - 83.5


2021/2022

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
BCL 12 49.2%
216/439
32.9%
106/322
76.6%
180/235
34.3
21.2/13.1
16.3 7.9 13.8 2.3 - 19.5 - 77.5


2020/2021

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
BCL 6 48%
109/227
35.5%
49/138
72.9%
102/140
33.8
21.5/12.3
16.3 6.5 14.5 1.7 - 19.2 - 77.8


2019/2020

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 16 51.4%
303/589
36.9%
136/369
73.4%
254/346
35.3
22.5/12.8
16.4 5.4 13.9 1.9 2.5 19.6 22.8 79.3


2018/2019

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 18 49.9%
358/718
33.7%
136/404
73.9%
269/364
36.3
24.6/11.7
15.9 6.9 12.2 2.4 2.2 19.1 21.3 77.4


2017/2018

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 16 54.4%
357/656
35.1%
139/396
77.5%
255/329
35
23.1/11.9
20.1 7 12.3 2.9 0 23.9 21.5 86.6


2016/2017

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 14 55.1%
315/572
35.6%
122/343
73.7%
224/304
37.1
24.8/12.3
17.8 6.4 14.4 3.5 0 19.9 22.4 87.1


2015/2016

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 10 58.1%
218/375
36.5%
99/271
75.9%
123/162
29.6
21.1/8.5
19.1 8.3 14.9 2.4 0 24.4 20.7 85.6


2014/2015

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 18 60.5%
362/598
40.4%
194/480
78.1%
249/319
30.9
23.2/7.7
20.3 8.4 15.5 2.2 0 21.7 20.6 86.4


2013/2014

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 10 45.8%
184/402
31.4%
65/207
73.7%
123/167
29.8
20.2/9.6
16.1 7.9 14.7 1.7 3.8 21.2 20.5 68.6
EuroCup 8 57.2%
190/332
33.3%
49/147
81%
128/158
31.4
24.3/7.1
19.8 7 11.4 1.3 - 20.6 22.8 81.9
VTB UL 25 52.3%
547/1046
36.9%
180/488
80.5%
401/498
33.8
24.6/9.2
20.3 7.4 11.6 1.2 2.2 21.3 18.6 81.4


2012/2013

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 10 45.1%
188/417
30.3%
56/185
74.6%
126/169
33.4
22.6/10.8
10.7 6.5 14.3 2.6 3.3 23.2 20.6 67
VTB UL 18 48.7%
344/706
38.4%
139/362
71.1%
297/418
34.1
22.8/11.2
13.4 8 15.9 2.1 - 24.1 16.3 77.9


2011/2012

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 16 53.1%
331/623
37.7%
104/276
77.4%
267/345
36.5
24.8/11.7
14.3 6.8 14.6 3.2 - 22.8 23.5 77.6
VTB UL 8 51.5%
138/268
40.8%
42/103
77.8%
154/198
29.9
21.3/8.6
11.9 8.3 13.8 3 2.9 19.6 15.1 69.5


2010/2011

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 16 55%
338/614
32.6%
108/331
77%
224/291
33.5
22.9/10.3
14.8 5.5 14.4 2.7 2.5 23.2 20.6 76.5
VTB UL 5 48.7%
19/39
21.4%
3/14
88.9%
16/18
5.6
4.2/1.4
2 1.8 3.2 0.4 - 4.8 - 12.6


2009/2010

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 10 49.7%
167/336
35%
82/234
75.2%
161/214
31.2
20.3/10.9
15.1 7.5 17 2.3 - 26.1 22.9 74.1


2008/2009

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2007/2008

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 20 53.9%
404/750
40.9%
162/396
77.6%
339/437
33.8
23.3/10.5
13.3 11 15 1.8 - 22.6 20.7 81.7


2006/2007

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 17 55.2%
357/647
33%
117/355
69.7%
258/370
34.9
23.8/11.1
14.5 10.3 12.4 2.6 - 23.8 22.2 77.8


2005/2006

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroLeague 20 47.8%
347/726
34.2%
160/468
64.9%
315/485
37.6
25.2/12.4
12.2 12.1 14.5 3 - 24.5 22.8 74.5


2004/2005

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
EuroCup 17 52.4%
311/594
32.8%
136/415
72.6%
329/453
32.2
22.2/10.1
11.5 9.1 9.9 3.9 - 23.3 24.3 79.9


2003/2004

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2002/2003

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS


2001/2002

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
Records
Seasons:   All | 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 | 00/01 | 99/00 | 98/99 | 97/98

EuroCup

Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency 2016-2017 97
Points 2017-2018 86.6
Rebounds 2018-2019 36.3
Assists 2017-2018 20.1
Steals 2006-2007 10.3
Blocks 2004-2005 3.9
2-pointers made 2013-2014 23.8
3-pointers made 2015-2016 9.9
Free throws made 2004-2005 19.4
Average recors - all seasons
Efficiency Frederick House
2004/2005
24.4
Points Frederick House
2004/2005
19.4
Rebounds Drew Gordon
2016/2017
9.6
Assists Omar Cook
2013/2014
7
Steals Frederick House
2004/2005
3.3
Blocks Artūras Gudaitis
2016/2017
1.9
2-pointers made Darius Songaila
2013/2014
5.5
3-pointers made Gediminas Orelik
2015/2016
2.3
Free throws made Renaldas Seibutis
2013/2014
4.5
Schedule
Seasons:   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 | 00/01 | 99/00 | 98/99 | 97/98