Rytas Vilnius

Basketball Champions League 11 vt. (2 - 4)
Basketball Champions League 7 vt. (5 - 1)
2 vt. (21 - 6)
City: Vilnius
Country: Lithuania
      
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Players
1 Savion Flagg SF, PF 201 cm 102 kg 25 yo
2 Margiris Normantas SG, PG 194 cm 94 kg 28 yo
3 Jayvon Graves PG 191 cm 91 kg 26 yo
6 Parker Jackson-Cartwright PG 180 cm 77 kg 29 yo
7 Gytis Radzevičius SF 197 cm 92 kg 29 yo
8 Artūras Gudaitis C 211 cm 127 kg 31 yo
10 Ąžuolas Tubelis PF, C 208 cm 108 kg 23 yo
16 Ignas Urbonas SF 198 cm 86 kg 17 yo
20 R.J. Cole PG, SG 185 cm 84 kg 25 yo
21 Gytis Masiulis PF 207 cm 99 kg 27 yo
22 Gantas Križanauskas SG 194 cm 91 kg 19 yo
23 Steven Enoch C 208 cm 116 kg 27 yo
43 Ignas Sargiūnas SG, PG 196 cm 86 kg 25 yo
77 Martynas Paliukėnas SG 195 cm 85 kg 31 yo
Giedrius Žibėnas Head Coach
Georgios Dedas Assistant Coach
Gustas Maskoliūnas Assistant Coach
Aistis Pilauskas Assistant Coach
Tadas Jackūnas Athletic Trainer
 
Left the team early:
14 Oskaras Pleikys PF, C 202 cm 105 kg 24 yo
Statistics
GM 2P% 3P% FT% REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS EFF GM
BCL 12 52.5 35.5 70.3 40.7 18.1 7.0 12.1 2.6 - 20.2 - 86.5 99.8 »
News
Azuolas Tubelis nears deal in Lithuania amid EuroLeague interest

2024-07-03

Up-and-coming Lithuanian big man Azuolas Tubelis is getting closer to an agreement with Rytas Vilnius, sources tell BasketNews. The former Arizona Wildcats star draws interest from EuroLeague teams. Still, if a suitable EuroLeague opportunity doesn't materialize, the 22-year-old, 2.08-meter Lithuanian is highly expected to play for Rytas Vilnius, sources tell BasketNews.
Trinchieri calls out 'Usain Bolt-speed' referees, touches on his future

2024-06-12

Zalgiris Kaunas stumbled in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) finals, losing to Rytas Vilnius 88-87 on Wednesday night and dropping the series 1-3. This marks the second time in the last three seasons that Zalgiris failed to win the LKL title, having finished third in 2021-22.
Rytas Vilnius claim 7th Lithuanian League title, defeating Zalgiris Kaunas

2024-06-12

Rytas Vilnius have dethroned Zalgiris Kaunas in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) finals, securing their 7th LKL title. They clinched the championship by winning Game 4 88-87 at home, wrapping up the best-of-five series with a 3-1 victory.
Marcus Foster is expected to return to Rytas

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.
Promitheas to file complaint with FIBA, claiming Rytas intercepted crucial timeout

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.
Efes choose between two forwards, getting closer to Mike Daum

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.
Arvydas Macijauskas has Rytas Vilnius jersey retired

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.
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Old names:
Rytas Vilnius
Lietuvos rytas Vilnius
 
Games
News
Azuolas Tubelis nears deal in Lithuania amid EuroLeague interest

2024-07-03

Up-and-coming Lithuanian big man Azuolas Tubelis is getting closer to an agreement with Rytas Vilnius, sources tell BasketNews. The former Arizona Wildcats star draws interest from EuroLeague teams. Still, if a suitable EuroLeague opportunity doesn't materialize, the 22-year-old, 2.08-meter Lithuanian is highly expected to play for Rytas Vilnius, sources tell BasketNews.
Trinchieri calls out 'Usain Bolt-speed' referees, touches on his future

2024-06-12

Zalgiris Kaunas stumbled in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) finals, losing to Rytas Vilnius 88-87 on Wednesday night and dropping the series 1-3. This marks the second time in the last three seasons that Zalgiris failed to win the LKL title, having finished third in 2021-22.
Rytas Vilnius claim 7th Lithuanian League title, defeating Zalgiris Kaunas

2024-06-12

Rytas Vilnius have dethroned Zalgiris Kaunas in the Lithuanian Basketball League (LKL) finals, securing their 7th LKL title. They clinched the championship by winning Game 4 88-87 at home, wrapping up the best-of-five series with a 3-1 victory.
Marcus Foster is expected to return to Rytas

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.
Promitheas to file complaint with FIBA, claiming Rytas intercepted crucial timeout

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.
Efes choose between two forwards, getting closer to Mike Daum

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.
Arvydas Macijauskas has Rytas Vilnius jersey retired

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.
Isaiah Taylor helps Zalgiris Kaunas reclaim Lithuanian championship title

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.
Marcus Foster compares Rytas and Panathinaikos atmospheres

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.
Marcus Foster, Rytas Vilnius put on a show, force Spanoulis' Peristeri to first BCL loss

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. 
European basketball champions: stories, winners, and MVPs

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.

LKL finals MVP Arnas Butkevicius will join Zalgiris

2022-06-22

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

Zalgiris show interest in Arnas Butkevicius

2022-06-14

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

Lithuanian Basketball League's season award winners announced

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.

Rytas Vilnius receive a €500,000 bonus from FIBA after winning LKL title

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.

Rytas down Lietkabelis 4-1 in the LKL finals, celebrate their first title after 12 years

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).

Rytas win in last seconds' thriller against Lietkabelis, lead series 3-1

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.

Nenad Canak denies the pushing action: 'I am not an actor and a flopper'

2022-06-02

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

Rytas dominate Game 3 despite tension that led to coach Canak's ejection

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).

Unprecedented scuffle in LKL final: altercation breaks out between head coaches, Rytas' stakeholder

2022-06-01

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

Career night by Uleckas fuels Rytas past Lietkabelis, level LKL finals series at 1-1

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.

Lietkabelis kick off LKL finals on high note, steal home-court advantage from Rytas (2)

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.

Ivan Buva scores 18 points as Rytas hand Zalgiris their 2nd local league defeat

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 ...
Lithuanian Basketball Cup 2022: schedule, teams, and everything else you need to know

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 ...
Unexpected news: Ndour's departure to Galatasaray left Rytas head coach surprised

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 ...
Maurice Ndour signs with Galatasaray

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 ...
Ulanovas pushes Zalgiris past Rytas in Lithuanian derby

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 ...
Stevan Jelovac remembered in Vilnius: Rytas' players, staff burst into tears before BCL game (1)

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 ...
Lithuanian derby: Buva and Girdziunas combine for 42 points as Rytas hand Zalgiris their first Lithuanian League loss

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. ...
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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 | 00/01 | 99/00 | 98/99 | 97/98
Statistics


2024/2025

GM 2P M/A 3P M/A FT M/A REB AS ST TO BS RBS PF RF PTS
BCL 12 52.5%
271/516 		35.5%
111/313 		70.3%
163/232 		40.7
27.2/13.5 		18.1 7 12.1 2.6 - 20.2 - 86.5


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 | 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 | 00/01 | 99/00 | 98/99 | 97/98
Schedule
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 | 00/01 | 99/00 | 98/99 | 97/98