Jonas Maciulis selected the top Lithuanian playing abroad in last week's games - Nov 2, 2012
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We bring you last week's top performances from Lithuanians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an international swingman Jonas Maciulis (199-85, currently plays in Euroleague). He led his Greek team Panathinaikos to a victory over the closely-ranked Union Olimpija (1-2) 85-67 in the Euroleague in Friday night's game.
Maciulis was MVP of the game. He scored 18 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists in 26 minutes on the court.
Panathinaikos Athens (2-2) is placed third in group A.
Maciulis has relatively good stats this year: 10.8ppg, 4.8rpg, 1.8apg, 2FGP: 64.7%(11-17), 3FGP: 33.3% in the four games he played so far.
He is currently a member of the Lithuanian senior national team.
#2. Second place goes to an experienced international power forward Darius Songaila (204-78, agency: Priority Sports, college: Wake Forest, currently plays in VTB United League). Songaila was the major contributor in a BC Donetsk's victory against the closely-ranked Azovmash (1-3) 75-68 in the VTB United League last Sunday.
He recorded 25 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
BC Donetsk (2-2) is placed sixth in group A.
But this is still an early stage of the season and everything may happen.
It's Songaila's first year with the team.
Songaila is currently fourth on the league's list of top scorers and also on the list of most steals (first place).
He has individually a very good season with high stats. Songaila averages: 17.3ppg, 6.7rpg, 2.0apg, 3.3spg, 2FGP: 59.5%(22-37) and FT: 88.9%.
He is in the roster of the Lithuanian senior national team.
#3. The Lithuanian player who performed third best last week abroad was former U20 international forward Donatas Zavackas (203-80, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in VTB United League), who plays in Latvia. Zavackas could not help VEF Riga (2-2) in their last game. Despite his good performance the fifth-placed VEF Riga was edged in an overtime 96-93 on the road by the higher-ranked (#3) Enisey Krasnoyarsk in the group B of VTB United League.
Zavackas had a double-double by scoring 13 points and getting 12 rebounds in 37 minutes.
But the season just started, so everything may happen.
It's Zavackas' first year with the team.
This season his overall stats are: 6.5ppg, 5.0rpg, 1.3apg, 2FGP: 25.0%, 3FGP: 33.3% and FT: 71.4% in the four games.
Zavackas played for the Lithuanian U20 national team twelve years ago.
#4. Center Jonas Valanciunas (211-92, currently plays in NBA) was not able to help the Toronto Raptors (0-1) in their game against the Indiana Pacers (1-0) in the NBA. Despite his good performance in Wednesday night's game He recorded a double-double by scoring 12 points and getting 10 rebounds. It was his first game for Toronto Raptors this season.
But the season is still in it's first stage and everything can happen.
It's Valanciunas' first year with the team.
Valanciunas is also Lithuanian national team player.
#5. International guard Martynas Gecevicius (193-88, currently plays in Greece) contributed to an easy victory against the 12th-ranked Ikaros (1-2) crushing them 97-53 in the Greek A1 last Sunday.
He scored 10 points in 16 minutes.
Olympiacos S.F.P. Pireus (3-0) is placed second in the A1.
So far his team won all three games in the Regular Season.
But there are still lots of games to play and it's a long way to go.
This year Gecevicius averages only 7.5ppg in the two games.
He used to play for the Lithuanian national team
last year.
#6. Shooting guard Martynas Pocius (196-86, agency: Interperformances, college: Duke, currently plays in Spain) managed to help Real Madrid to win in overtime against the seventh-ranked Caja Laboral (3-2) 83-81 in the Spanish ACB on Sunday night.
Pocius scored 5 points.
Real Madrid (5-0) is placed first in the ACB.
So far his team won all five games in the Regular Season.
Pocius' total stats this season are: 5.8ppg and 1.4rpg.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Lithuanian National Team roster.
#7. International center Antanas Kavaliauskas (207-84, also represented by Interperformances, college: Texas A&M, currently plays in VTB United League) is a teammate of previously mentioned Donatas Zavackas and both played together in the last VTB United League game.
Kavaliauskas was not able to secure a victory for VEF Riga (2-2) in their game against Enisey Krasnoyarsk (2-1), despite his very good performance in Sunday night's game.
He recorded 13 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 35 minutes.
But VEF Riga (#5) was edged in an overtime 96-93 in Krasnoyarsk by the higher-ranked (#3) Enisey in the group B of VTB United League.
This year Kavaliauskas has relatively solid stats: 11.8ppg and 5.5rpg in the four games.
He is also Lithuanian national team player.
#8. Power forward Tautvydas Lydeka (208-83, currently plays in VTB United League) was the main contributor in a 2-point Krasnie Krilya's victory against the tenth-ranked PGE Turow (0-4) 76-74 in the VTB United League last Sunday.
Lydeka was the best player in that game. He recorded 15 points and grabbed 5 rebounds.
Krasnie Krilya Samara (2-2) is placed fifth in group A.
It's Lydeka's first season with the team.
Lydeka's total stats this year are: 10.0ppg and 2.8rpg.
He used to play for the Lithuanian national team
back in 2006.
#9. Former international forward Dainius Salenga (197-77, currently plays in Ukraine) couldn't help Budivelnyk (7-3) in their game against DniproAzot (2-6) in the Ukrainian Superleague, despite his very good performance on Sunday night.
Salenga scored 14 points, had 8 rebounds and dished 3 assists in 27 minutes.
But Budivelnyk lost 89-93 at home to the much lower-ranked (#11) DniproAzot.
There are only three games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
This year Salenga's total stats are: 9.3ppg, 2.8rpg, 2.0apg and 1.5spg in the 10 games.
He used to play for the Lithuanian national team
seven years ago.
#10. Center Michailis Anisimovas (214-84, currently plays in Ukraine) is a teammate of previously mentioned Dainius Salenga and both played together in the last Ukrainian Superleague game.
Anisimovas couldn't help Budivelnyk (7-3) in their game against DniproAzot (2-6). Despite his very good performance in Sunday night's game He was the second best scorer with 16 points. Anisimovas also added 4 rebounds.
Anisimovas is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Budivelnyk's roster.
He has reliable stats this season: 10.3ppg, 5.2rpg and 1.7apg.
Anisimovas is a former university international player as five years ago he still played for the Lithuanian national team.
#11. Former University international center Egidijus Dimsa (205-85, currently plays in Baltic League) couldn't help TU/Rock in their game against Juventus in the Baltic League, despite his very good performance last Wednesday.
He scored 13 points in a mere 18 minutes.
But his team lost 87-99.
Dimsa has averaged so far 8.7ppg, 6.0rpg and 1.3apg in the six games.
He used to play for the Lithuanian university national team
three years ago.
#12. Former University international guard Vaidotas Peciukas (199-82, college: Hawaii, currently plays in Romania) contributed to a Targu Mures' victory against the closely-ranked Giurgiu 84-70 in the Romanian Division A on Saturday night.
Peciukas was the top player that evening. He scored 16 points, grabbed 4 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
Peciukas averaged so far 12.8ppg, 3.0rpg and 2.0apg.
He used to play for the Lithuanian university national team
back in 2005.
#13. Former U21 international power forward Valdas Dabkus (204-84, currently plays in Poland) helped Energa Czarni win their game against the tenth-ranked Anwil 82-64 in the Polish TBL in Sunday night's game.
Dabkus scored 10 points and grabbed 7 rebounds (was perfect 6-for-6 from the free throw line) in 16 minutes.
He has averaged so far 9.8ppg and 6.6rpg in the five games.
Dabkus used to play for the Lithuanian U21 national team
nine years ago.
#14. International point guard Sarunas Jasikevicius (192-76, college: Maryland, currently plays in Euroleague) helped his Spanish team Regal FC Barcelona win their game against the sixth-ranked Partizan 85-82 in the Euroleague last Thursday.
He recorded only 4 points.
This season Jasikevicius averages just 3.0ppg.
He plays currently for the Lithuanian national team.
#15. Former U20 international point guard Evaldas Zabas (188-88, currently plays in Czech Republic) couldn't help BK Pardubice in their game against BC Kolin in the Czech Republic NBL, despite his very good performance on Wednesday night.
Zabas was the top scorer with 21 points. He also added 4 rebounds in 29 minutes.
But his team lost 73-84.
Zabas is ranked second on the list of the top scorers in the league with 18.8ppg.
This year his other stats are: 3.0rpg and 3.0apg in the five games.
Zabas used to play for the Lithuanian U20 national team
four years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Lithuanian passport but never been selected to any of Lithuanian national teams:
#1.Zygimantas Jonusas (200-F-82, currently plays in Italy), who plays in the Italian SerieA could not help Juvecaserta (2-3) in their last game on Sunday. Despite his good performance Juvecaserta was crushed 86-57 on the road by the much higher-ranked Lottomatica Roma (#6).
Jonusas was the second best scorer with 13 points.
Jonusas has averaged so far 9.5ppg, 4.0rpg, 1.5apg and 1.3spg.
#2. Experienced Christopher Young (206-F/C-79, agency: Court Side, college: Michigan, currently plays in Belgium) was not able to help Okapi Aalstar (3-1) in their game against Belfius Mons-Hainaut (2-2) in the Belgian Ethias League.
He recorded 5 points and grabbed 7 rebounds.
The league leader Okapi Aalstar was defeated 82-78 in Quaregnon by the lower-ranked Belfius Mons-Hainaut (#6).
It was Okapi Aalstar's first loss after three consecutive victories.
Young is ranked third on the list of the best blockers in the league.
He has averaged so far 5.8ppg, 6.3rpg and 1.5bpg.
Young is a naturalized American.
Strangely he has never played in Lithuania.
#3.Donatas Visockis (208-C-86, college: Portland St., currently plays in Cyprus) managed to help Papa Johns Omonia Nicosia in a victory against the closely-ranked Apollon (0-1) 101-87 in the Cypriot Division A in Sunday night's game.
Visockis recorded only 4 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists in 21 minutes. It was his first game for Omonia this season.
His team is placed fourth in the Division A.
There are only two games left until the end of the Regular Season. So now every game will be critical.
#4.Arturas Masiulis (210-C-80, currently plays in United Kingdom) contributed to an easy victory against one of league's weakest teams Sheffield One Health Sharks (1-5) 82-66 in the British BBL last Saturday.
Masiulis scored 8 points, grabbed 4 boards, handed out 3 passes and blocked 2 shots.
Worcester Wolves (5-4) is placed fourth in the BBL.
Masiulis averaged so far 10.6ppg, 6.0rpg and 1.8apg.
#5.Gintaras Leonavicius (194-G-83, agency: Players Group, currently plays in Spain) led Leche Rio Breogan to a victory over one of league's weakest teams Lobe Huesca (0-4) crushing them 71-43 in the Spanish LEB Gold (second division) last Friday.
He was the top player that evening. Leonavicius recorded 11 points and added 3 passes in 24 minutes.
Leche Rio Breogan Lugo (3-1) is placed third in the LEB Gold.
Leonavicius has averaged so far 10.0ppg, 2.3rpg, 2.8apg and 1.3spg in the four games he played so far.
#6.Mantas Griskenas (200-F-85, college: Wichita St., currently plays in Romania) was the major contributor in a CSU Sibiu's victory against the closely-ranked CS Dinamo Bucuresti crushing them 89-58 in the Romanian Division A on Saturday night.
He scored 15 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
Griskenas averaged so far 12.2ppg, 6.0rpg and 1.4apg.
#7.Paulus Barauskas (201-C-81, currently plays in Sweden) was not able to secure a victory for Hoganas in their game against Boras II in the Swedish Basketettan (second division). Despite his very good performance last Saturday He was the second best scorer with 23 points. Barauskas also added 8 rebounds.
Barauskas averaged so far 11.7ppg and 5.3rpg.
#8.Linas Savickas (197-C/F-79, currently plays in Sweden) is a teammate of previously mentioned Paulus Barauskas and both played together in the last Swedish Basketettan game.
Savickas couldn't help Hoganas in their game against Boras II, despite his very good performance on Saturday night.
He was the top scorer with 25 points. Savickas also added 4 rebounds (went 11 for 11 at the free throw line !!!) in 23 minutes.
But his team was edged 100-97.
Savickas averaged so far 11.9ppg and 6.3rpg in the seven games.
#9.Aurimas Baltrokonis (190-F/G-83, currently plays in Sweden) is a teammate of previously mentioned Paulus Barauskas. He played also in the last Swedish Basketettan game facing Linas Savickas (above) in the other team.
Baltrokonis couldn't help Hoganas in their game against Boras II. Despite his very good performance in Saturday night's game He scored 20 points, had 4 rebounds and dished 5 assists.
Baltrokonis averaged so far 12.8ppg, 5.0rpg, 4.2apg and 2.2spg.
#10.Nerijus Brasas (200-F-85, currently plays in Denmark) contributed to Naestved's victory against the league outsider Aalborg 84-70 in the Danish Ligaen on Wednesday night.
He recorded 10 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in 20 minutes.
Brasas has averaged so far 7.8ppg and 4.8rpg in the nine games.
VTB League: Zalgiris opens Semifinals on a high note - May 24, 2013
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Zalgiris - Lokomotiv 80:53
Zalgiris open Semifinals on a high note and does not leave any chances for visiting Lokomotiv. In Game 1 the Lithuanian Champions posted an 80:53 victory.
Zalgiris led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Ksistof Lavrinovic (210-C-79) fired 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners [read more]
Zalgiris - Lokomotiv 80:53
Zalgiris open Semifinals on a high note and does not leave any chances for visiting Lokomotiv. In Game 1 the Lithuanian Champions posted an 80:53 victory. Zalgiris led from the first minutes and controlled entire game increasing their lead in each quarter. They shot the lights out from three sinking 13 long-distance shots on high 54.2 percentage. Ksistof Lavrinovic (210-C-79) fired 19 points and 6 rebounds for the winners. Mindaugas Kuzminskas (205-F-89) chipped in 15 points. Darius Lavrinovic scored 8 and Oliver Lafayette (188-G-84, college: Houston) added 7. Mantas Kalnietis (195-PG-86, agency: Interperformances) produced 12 points and American-Greek point guard Nick Calathes (198-PG-89, college: Florida) added 6 points and 4 assists respectively for lost side. The winner was already known earlier in the game, so both coaches allowed to play the bench players saving starting five for next games. Game 2 is scheduled for tomorrow, May 25th.
Tautvydas Lydeka extends contract with Lietuvos Rytas - May 24, 2013
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Lietuvos Rytas and Tautvydas Lydeka (208-C/F-83) have agreed on terms of contract extension. The centre signed a new one-year deal with the Vilnius team. Tautvydas Lydeka joined Lietuvos Rytas back in February. He tallied 8.8 points and 5.0 boards per game in LKL. The centre also notched 7.0 points, 3.3 boards and 1.0 assist per game in VTB League. The centre started the season with Krasnie Krilya. Lydeka delivered 2.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per EuroChallenge game [read more]
Lietuvos Rytas and Tautvydas Lydeka (208-C/F-83) have agreed on terms of contract extension. The centre signed a new one-year deal with the Vilnius team. Tautvydas Lydeka joined Lietuvos Rytas back in February. He tallied 8.8 points and 5.0 boards per game in LKL. The centre also notched 7.0 points, 3.3 boards and 1.0 assist per game in VTB League. The centre started the season with Krasnie Krilya. Lydeka delivered 2.3 points and 2.8 rebounds per EuroChallenge game. In VTB League his stats read 7.0 points and 2.9 rebounds per appearance. In PBL Lydeka had 2.7 points and 1.7 rebounds. Previously Tautvydas Lydeka had stints in Italy, Bosnia, Netherlands, Ukraine and Lithuania.
Donatas Zavackas selected the top Lithuanian playing abroad in last week's games - May 24, 2013
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We bring you last week's top performances from Lithuanians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level. This week's number one is an experienced former U20 international forward Donatas Zavackas (203-80), who plays in Latvia. He could not help VEF Riga (11-7) in their last game. Despite Zavackas' very good performance the fourth-placed VEF Riga was crushed 104-82 on the road by the leading Khimky in the group B of VTB United Le [read more]
We bring you last week's top performances from Lithuanians who are playing abroad and who all have had prior experience of national team duties at youth or senior level.
#1. This week's number one is an experienced former U20 international forward Donatas Zavackas (203-80, college: Pittsburgh, currently plays in VTB United League), who plays in Latvia. He could not help VEF Riga (11-7) in their last game. Despite Zavackas' very good performance the fourth-placed VEF Riga was crushed 104-82 on the road by the leading Khimky in the group B of VTB United League.
He was the second best scorer with 19 points. Zavackas also added 6 rebounds in 31 minutes on the court.
It's Zavackas' first season with the team.
This year he averages: 9.9ppg, 4.4rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 42.9%, 3FGP: 48.3%(58-120) and FT: 71.0% in the 24 games he played so far.
Zavackas played for the Lithuanian U20 national team thirteen years ago.
#2. Second place goes to former University international center Michailis Anisimovas (214-84, currently plays in Ukraine). He led Budivelnyk to a victory over the closely-ranked Azovmash (25-14) 80-63 in the Ukrainian Superleague last Wednesday.
Anisimovas was MVP of the game. He recorded 18 points and grabbed 4 rebounds.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Budivelnyk Kyiv (28-11) is placed first in the Superleague.
Anisimovas is one of the most experienced players in a team as it's his fourth year in Budivelnyk's roster.
Anisimovas has relatively good stats this season: 10.1ppg, 4.3rpg, 1.1apg, 2FGP: 52.5% and FT: 58.1%.
He has a dual citizenship: Lithuanian and Ukrainian.
Former BC Siauliai starter played for the Lithuanian university national team in 2007.
#3. The Lithuanian player who performed third best last week abroad was an international swingman Jonas Maciulis (199-85, currently plays in Greece). Maciulis contributed to Panathinaikos' victory against the closely-ranked PAOK (17-9) 71-61 in the Greek A1 on Saturday night.
He scored 8 points and grabbed 6 rebounds in 28 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Panathinaikos Athens (21-1) is placed first in the A1.
It was his team's 16th consecutive victory in a row.
They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And that game will be critical.
This year Maciulis' overall stats are: 9.2ppg, 4.7rpg, 1.2apg, 2FGP: 57.3%(43-75), 3FGP: 39.2% and FT: 69.6% in the 26 games.
He is also a member of the Lithuanian senior national team.
#4. Point guard Mantas Kalnietis (195-86, agency: Interperformances, currently plays in VTB United League) contributed to Lokomotiv's victory against the closely-ranked Unics Kazan (14-4) 77-65 in the VTB United League in Thursday night's game.
Kalnietis scored 10 points, grabbed 6 rebounds and dished 4 assists.
Lokomotiv Kuban (12-6) is placed third in group B.
This season Kalnietis has relatively solid stats: 13.5ppg, 2.7rpg and 4.1apg.
He is also Lithuanian national team player.
#5. International center Antanas Kavaliauskas (207-84, also represented by Interperformances, college: Texas A&M, currently plays in Latvia) is a teammate of previously mentioned Donatas Zavackas. But that was another game of his team in Latvian LBL which we would like to mention.
Kavaliauskas contributed to a 2-point VEF Riga's victory against the closely-ranked Ventspils (8-2) 74-72.
He scored 7 points, had 9 rebounds and dished 4 assists in 26 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. VEF Riga (19-1) is placed fourth in the LBL.
It was his team's 14th consecutive victory in a row.
Kavaliauskas has reliable stats this year: 10.8ppg, 4.9rpg and 1.4apg in the 20 games.
He plays currently for the Lithuanian national team.
#6. Guard Vaidotas Peciukas (199-82, college: Hawaii, currently plays in Romania), who plays in the Romanian Liga Nationala was not able to help Targu Mures (23-7) in their last game on Sunday. Despite Peciukas' very good performance the league leader Targu Mures was defeated 83-78 at home by the lower-ranked Ploiesti (#3).
He was the top scorer with 20 points. Peciukas also added 6 rebounds (was perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line).
Peciukas' stats this season are: 14.2ppg, 3.0rpg, 2.6apg and 1.1spg.
He is a former university international player as he played for the Lithuanian team eight years ago.
#7. Former international forward Dainius Salenga (197-77, currently plays in Ukraine) is a teammate of previously mentioned Michailis Anisimovas. However that was another game of his team in Ukrainian Superleague which brought him to that list.
Salenga was not able to secure a victory for Budivelnyk (28-11) in their game against Azovmash (25-14).
He scored 8 points and grabbed 5 rebounds in 20 minutes.
The league leader Budivelnyk lost 73-77 on their home court in Kyiv to the lower-ranked (#3) Azovmash.
This year Salenga's total stats are: 8.3ppg, 2.9rpg and 2.0apg in the 44 games.
He used to play for the Lithuanian national team
eight years ago.
#8. Point guard Arvydas Eitutavicius (188-82, college: American, currently plays in Poland) was the main contributor in Anwil's victory against the leader PGE Turow (23-9) 75-63 in the Polish TBL last Thursday.
Eitutavicius was the best player in that game. He scored 17 points.
Anwil Wloclawek (18-14) is placed fifth in Places 1-6 group.
Eitutavicius has averaged so far 7.1ppg, 1.7rpg and 1.3apg.
He used to play for the Lithuanian national team
back in 2010.
#9. International small forward Simas Jasaitis (202-82, currently plays in VTB United League) is a teammate of previously mentioned Mantas Kalnietis. But that was another game of his team in VTB United League we would like to talk about.
Jasaitis couldn't help Lokomotiv (12-6) in their game against Unics Kazan (14-4).
He scored 7 points and grabbed 6 rebounds.
Lokomotiv (#3) was edged 68-65 on their home court in Kuban by the second-ranked Unics Kazan in the group B of VTB United League.
Jasaitis has averaged so far 7.5ppg, 3.7rpg and 1.2apg.
He is also in the roster of the Lithuanian national team.
#10. Point guard Sarunas Jasikevicius (192-76, college: Maryland, currently plays in Spain) managed to help Regal FC Barcelona in a 1-point victoryagainst one of league's weakest teams Lagun Aro GBC (8-26) 90-89 in the Spanish ACB last Thursday.
Jasikevicius recorded 5 points in 11 minutes.
Regal FC Barcelona (23-11) is placed third in the ACB.
It was his team's third consecutive victory in a row.
They will play only one more game in the Regular Season. And now that game is very crucial.
Jasikevicius has averaged so far 5.6ppg and 2.0apg in the 24 games.
He is an international player who is currently on the senior Lithuanian National Team roster.
#11. Former international guard Martynas Gecevicius (193-88, currently plays in Greece) contributed to Olympiacos' victory against the eighth-ranked Apollon Patras 77-63 in the Greek A1 in Wednesday night's game.
He recorded only 3 points in 4 minutes on the court.
Gecevicius has averaged so far 8.4ppg, 1.5rpg and 1.4apg in the 17 games.
He used to play for the Lithuanian national team
two years ago.
#12. Former U21 international point guard Linas Lekavicius (186-84, college: American, currently plays in Russia) contributed to Universitet-Yugra's victory against the closely-ranked Ural Ekaterinburg 87-79 in the Russian Superleague (second division) last Tuesday.
Lekavicius recorded a double-double by scoring 14 points and getting 12 rebounds. He also added 9 assists.
Lekavicius belongs to league's best passers (ranked #3) and also on the list of most steals (fifth place).
He has very reliable stats this season: 12.0ppg, 6.3rpg, 5.1apg and 1.8spg.
Lekavicius used to play for the Lithuanian U21 national team
back in 2003.
#13. U20 international shooting guard Vytenis Cizauskas (190-92, currently plays in Spain) couldn't help Blancos de Rueda in their game against G.Canaria 2014 in the Spanish ACB.
He recorded 9 points in 25 minutes.
His team was badly defeated by 16 points 78-62.
This year Cizauskas averages only 2.6ppg in the 25 games.
He is also Lithuanian U20 national team player.
#14. Former international guard Donatas Slanina (192-77, currently plays in Italy) couldn't help Trenkwalder RE in their game against Lottomatica Roma in the Italian SerieA.
Slanina scored 5 points.
His team was defeated 74-69.
This season he averages only 4.1ppg.
Slanina used to play for the Lithuanian national team
back in 2004.
#15. Former U20 international guard Mantas Cesnauskis (191-81, currently plays in Poland) contributed to an easy victory against the leader AZS Koszalin crushing them 96-66 in the Polish TBL last Friday.
He scored only 2 points and added 3 assists in 17 minutes.
Cesnauskis has averaged so far 5.9ppg, 1.5rpg and 2.1apg in the 35 games.
He used to play for the Lithuanian U20 national team
thirteen years ago.
The list of other players, who all have Lithuanian passport but never been selected to any of Lithuanian national teams:
#1. Experienced Christopher Young (206-F/C-79, college: Michigan, currently plays in Belgium) contributed to a Okapi Aalstar's victory against the league leader Base Oostende (20-8) 95-84 in the Belgian Ethias League on Tuesday night.
Young recorded 8 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in 27 minutes.
It was the game of the round between two top 4 ranked teams. Generali Okapi Aalstar (17-11) is placed fourth in the Ethias League.
Young is currently third on the league's list of best rebounders and also on the list of best blockers (fifth place).
He has averaged so far 9.7ppg and 6.4rpg in the 30 games he played so far.
Young is a naturalized American.
Strangely he has never played in Lithuania.
#2.Benas Veikalas (192-G-83, college: Metro St., currently plays in Germany), who plays in the German BBL could not help Telekom Baskets (18-16) in their last game on Saturday. Despite Veikalas' good performance Telekom Baskets was defeated 89-80 on the road by the second-ranked EWE Baskets.
He scored 12 points.
Veikalas averaged so far 11.4ppg, 2.6rpg and 1.3apg.
Juventus: took 3rd place (5-5) in Group B of the First Stage, took 3rd place
(4-2) in Group G of the Second Stage
Lietkabelis: took 2nd place (8-2) in Group B of the First Stage, took 4th
(last) place (1-5) in Group E of the Second Stage
LSU-Baltai: took 5th (last) place (1-7) in Group D of the First Stage
Naglis Palangos: took 3rd place (5-5) in Group A of the First Stage, took
4th (last) place (0-6) in Group F of the Second Stage
Nevezis: took 5th place (4-6) in Group C of the First Stage
Pieno Zvaigzdes: took 1st place (8-0) in Group D of the First Stage, took
1st place (4-2) in Group G, lost to Kalev/Cramo 1-1 (-14) in the Quarterfinals
Rudupis: took 1st place (10-0) in Group C of the First Stage, took 1st place
(5-1) in Group F of the Second Stage, lost to Ventspils 1-1 (-19) in the Finals
!!!
Sakalai: took 4th place (5-5) in Group C of the First Stage, took 4th (last)
place (1-5) in Group H of the Second Stage
Siauliai: took 2nd place (8-2) in Group A of the First Stage, took 1st place
(4-2) in Group H of the Second Stage, lost to Ventspils 1-1 (-4) in the
Quarterfinals
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