From Rita Vilnius to Zalgiris Azuolas Tubelis

OR Zalgiris officially announced the acquisition of Azuolaswho signed a 2+1 contract with Kaunas’ team.

23 -year -old forward replaces Serb tall Allen Smilagicwho signed a contract with the Virtu Bologna Earlier this month. In fact, it was acquired by her big opponent Zalgiris, Rita Vilnius.

“Playing at Euroleague has always been my goal and dream. I pursue it from a child, so I couldn’t miss this opportunity. I join a high -level organization famous for its professionalism, its traditions and an incredibly passionate community of fans. “Tubelis said and continued:

‘I’m not her first player Rita that changes a group and comes to the Kaunas. I know this step will bring mixed reactions, but I am determined to prove with my job and play that I deserve to be here. Competition has always been one of the biggest driving forces for me.

It makes me go ahead, try for more and never stay stationary. I am looking forward to starting a new phase, I am ready to accept all the challenges that are waiting for me and focusing only on a positive future with Zalgiris. “

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– BC Zalgiris Kaunas (@bczalgiris) July 18, 2025