Her final roster for the Worldwide announced the Lithuania!
Shortly after the victorious friendly against Finland, Kazis Maksvitis made the last “cut” from the roster, leaving out of the tournament Azoulas Tubeliswho a few days ago signed a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Somehow, the final 12 was formed, in which stands out of course Jonas Valanciunasbut also Ignas Brazdeikis, Rokas Jokoubaitis and Mindaugas Kuzminskas.
We remind you, of course, that Lithuania was “hurt” a lot by the absences, since outside the World Cup will be, among others, the Domantas Sabonis, Marius Grigonis, Rokas Gentraitis, Lukas Lekavicius, Edgaras Ulanovas.
“Lithuania” is in the 4th group of Mundobasket with Montenegro, Mexico and Egypt. If she qualifies, she will join a new group in the next phase, which will likely include her Hellasif she does her duty and passes the first round.
The 12 in detail:
Vaidas Kariniauskas (16/11/1993 – 1.98m. – G) Mazekiai
Rokas Yokubaitis (19/11/2000 – 1.94m. – G) Barcelona
Tomas Dimsa (02/01/1994 – 1.96m – G) Zalgiris
Margiris Normantas (27/10/1996 – 1.94m. – G) Ritas Vilnius
Davydas Sirvidis (10/06/2000 – 2.03m – G/F) Wisconsin Herd
Ignas Brazdeikis (08/01/1999 – 2.01m – G/F) Zalgiris
Tandas Sedekerskis (17/01/1998 – 2.06m. – F) Baskonia
Mindaugas Kuzminskas (19/10/1989 – 2.06m. – F) AEK
Eimantas Bendzius (23/04/1990 – 2.07m – PF) Sassari
Donatas Motiegiounas (20/09/1990 – 2.13m. – C) Monaco
Jonas Valanciunas (06/05/1992 – 2.11m. – C) New Orleans Pelicans
Gabrielius Maldounas (19/04/1993 – 2.04m. – C) Lietkampelis
Coach: Kazis Maksvitis
Source: Sport Fm
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