Lithuania Announces Roster for FIBA World Cup Qualifying battles
Klaipėda, Lithuania – November 22, 2023 - Head coach Rimas Kurtinaitis has named an 11-man roster to represent Lithuania in upcoming FIBA World Cup qualifying games, with a potential 12th spot remaining open pending the recovery of Donatas Tarolis. The team will first face Great Britain in london on November 27th, before returning to Lithuania for a crucial home game against Italy on december 1st in klaipėda.
These matches are pivotal as Lithuania continues its quest to secure a place in the 2024 FIBA World Cup.The team’s performance in these qualifying windows will directly impact their chances of competing on the international stage. Kurtinaitis’s squad features a blend of experienced players and rising talent, with a significant contingent drawn from Lithuania’s domestic league.
Currently, the roster includes Arnas Velička, Gytis Radzevičius, Ignas Sargiūnas, Marekas blaževičius, Mantas rubštavičius (Žalgiris), Kristupas Žemaitis, Laurynas Beliauskas, Gytis Masiulis, Martynas paliukėnas, Artūras Gudaitis, and Paulius Danusevičius. Four players – Velička,Radzevičius,Sargiūnas,and blaževičius - previously represented Lithuania at the 2022 FIBA EuroBasket.
Notably, coach Kurtinaitis has selected five players from Vilnius’ “Ryto” club, demonstrating his confidence in the team’s core. the availability of Donatas Tarolis, currently sidelined by injury, remains a key consideration. Should he recover in time,he could fill the final roster spot; otherwise,Ąžuolas Tubelis is a potential replacement.
Lithuania Roster:
- Marek Blaževičius
- Kristupas Žemaitis
- Laurynas Beliauskas
- gytis Radzevičius
- Gytis Masiulis
- Martynas Paliukėnas
- Ignas Sargiūnas
- Artūras gudaitis
- Arnas Velička
- paulius danusevicius
- Mantas Rubštavičius
