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BC Alita
BC Alita was a basketball club from Alytus, Lithuania. It was founded in 1995, when the BC Savy Vilnius headquarters moved the club to Alytus, as part of the geographical expansion of the LKL. The team was named after its sponsor, Alita. BC Alita ceased operations in 2005. They were succeeded by BC Alytus the same year. Achievements Notable players * Tomas Pačėsas * Rytis Vaišvila * Gvidonas Markevičius * Algimantas Pavilonis * Stanislav Medvedenko * Darjuš Lavrinovič * Kšyštof Lavrinovič * Gintaras Kadžiulis * Žygimantas Jonušas * Tadas Klimavičius * Saulius Kazevičius * Nerijus Varnelis Nerijus is a Lithuanian masculine given name. People named Nerijus include: * Nerijus Astrauskas (born 1980), football striker who plays for FK Žalgiris Vilnius in the Lithuanian A Lyga * Nerijus Barasa (born 1978), Lithuanian footballer, r ... References {{Reflist Basketball teams in Lithuania Sport in Alytus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Basketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams, most commonly of five players each, opposing one another on a rectangular Basketball court, court, compete with the primary objective of #Shooting, shooting a basketball (ball), basketball (approximately in diameter) through the defender's hoop (a basket in diameter mounted high to a Backboard (basketball), backboard at each end of the court, while preventing the opposing team from shooting through their own hoop. A Field goal (basketball), field goal is worth two points, unless made from behind the 3 point line, three-point line, when it is worth three. After a foul, timed play stops and the player fouled or designated to shoot a technical foul is given one, two or three one-point free throws. The team with the most points at the end of the game wins, but if regulation play expires with the score tied, an additional period of play (Overtime (sports), overtime) is mandated. Players advance the ball by bouncing it while walking ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gvidonas Markevičius
Gvidonas Markevičius (born November 22, 1969) is a Lithuanian retired professional basketball player. National team career Markevičius was a member of the Lithuanian national team which won silver medals at the EuroBasket 1995 The 1995 FIBA European Championship, commonly called FIBA EuroBasket 1995, was the 29th FIBA EuroBasket regional basketball championship held by FIBA Europe, which also served as Europe qualifier for the 1996 Summer Olympics, giving a berth to ea .... References {{DEFAULTSORT:Markevicius, Gvidonas 1969 births Living people Basket Zielona Góra players LSU-Atletas basketball players Lithuanian men's basketball players Place of birth missing (living people) Point guards Shooting guards ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nerijus Varnelis
Nerijus is a Lithuanian masculine given name. People named Nerijus include: *Nerijus Astrauskas (born 1980), football striker who plays for FK Žalgiris Vilnius in the Lithuanian A Lyga *Nerijus Barasa (born 1978), Lithuanian footballer, right-back or defensive * Nerijus Numavičius (born 1967), Lithuanian businessman, chairman and president of VP Group * Nerijus Radžius (born 1976), Lithuanian footballer, currently playing for Sūduva Marijampolė *Nerijus Valskis Nerijus Valskis (born 4 August 1987) is a Lithuanian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Kauno Žalgiris and Lithuania national team. Club career Earlier career Valskis began his senior club career in 2005 at FK Žalgiris of L ... (born 1987), Lithuanian footballer * Nerijus Vasiliauskas (born 1977), Lithuanian footballer, who plays in Estonian Meistriliiga {{given name Masculine given names Lithuanian masculine given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saulius Kazevičius
Saulius is a Lithuanian masculine given name. People named Saulius include: *Saulius Ambrulevičius (born 1992), Lithuanian figure skater * Saulius Atmanavičius (born 1970), Lithuanian footballer *Saulius Binevičius (born 1979), freestyle swimmer from Lithuania *Saulius Kleiza (born 1964), Lithuanian track and field athlete * Saulius Klevinskas (born 1984), Lithuanian footballer *Saulius Mikalajūnas (born 1972), Lithuanian international football midfielder *Saulius Mikoliūnas (born 1984), Lithuanian professional footballer *Saulius Mykolaitis (1966–2006), Lithuanian director, singer-songwriter, bard, and actor *Saulius Širmelis (born 1956), Lithuanian football coach and former player *Saulius Štombergas (born 1973), Lithuanian basketball player *Saulius Kuzminskas (born 1982), Lithuanian basketball player *Saulius Pakalniškis (1958–2006), Lithuanian zoologist, entomologist, and dipterologist *Saulius Pečeliūnas (born 1961), Lithuanian politician *Saulius Ritter (born 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tadas Klimavičius
Tadas Klimavičius (born 10 October 1982) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player, who last played for Vytautas Prienai-Birštonas of the Lithuanian Basketball League. He is a power forward. He also represented Lithuania national basketball team internationally. Professional career Klimavičius played for BC Žalgiris, BC Alita, Fabriano Basket early in his career, before having breakout seasons with BC Šiauliai, helping them win LKL bronze medals in 2006 and 2007, BBL bronze medals in 2006, and helping Šiauliai in FIBA EuroChallenge competition. After a successful season G.S. Olympia Larissa B.C., Klimavičius returned to Žalgiris Kaunas. After a difficult 2008-2009 season for the team, Klimavičius played his most successful season with Žalgiris, becoming one of the best players on the team, and helping the team in matches in the Euroleague and against BC Lietuvos rytas, winning the BBL championship in 2010. Klimavičius has signed a new contract and will stay wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Žygimantas Jonušas
Žygimantas Jonušas (born 22 February 1982 in Klaipėda) is a retired Lithuanian professional basketball player. Standing at 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m), Jonušas usually plays as small forward. Professional career Jonušas played for various European clubs over the course of his career, starting with BC Neptūnas of Lithuania. He led BC Alita to the LKL quarterfinals during his stint there, averaging 19.3 points, 5.7 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.3 steals per game during the 2004-05 season. He also had a played for Eisbären Bremerhaven, where he averaged double digit points in two out of his three seasons in Basketball Bundesliga The Basketball Bundesliga (BBL) (English language: ''Federal Basketball League''), for sponsorship reasons named easyCredit BBL, is the highest level league of professional club basketball in Germany. The league comprises 18 teams. A BBL season .... References 1982 births Living people BC Neptūnas players BC Pieno žvaigždės players Ei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gintaras Kadžiulis
Gintaras Kadžiulis (born 29 March 1980) is a Lithuanian professional basketball coach and former player. His playing position was combo guard. Professional career Born in Panevėžys, Kadžiulis started his professional basketball career at the age of 16, when he signed with Kalnapilis Panevėžys. After three seasons, he moved to Lietuvos rytas Vilnius. In 2002, Kadžiulis was an entrant in the NBA draft, but went undrafted. Continuing his career in Europe, Kadžiulis played for various Russian and Polish teams. He came back to Lithuania in 2008, signing with Šiauliai, but following the season, he again moved abroad. In 2011, he returned to Lithuania and signed with Prienai. Coaching career Right after declaring his retirement in 2014, he announced he was coming home to Panevėžys and became an assistant coach under Mindaugas Budzinauskas of Lietkabelis Panevėžys. After Budzinauskas left the team just a few months into the 2014–15 season, he was given the role of he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kšyštof Lavrinovič
Kšyštof Lavrinovič ( pl, Krzysztof Ławrynowicz; born November 1, 1979) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for the BC Vytis of the National Basketball League. He plays at the power forward and center positions. Professional career Lavrinovič was a two-time All-EuroLeague Team selection. On August 22, 2018, Lavrinovič signed with BC Prienai of the Lithuanian Basketball League. On September 21, 2019, he has signed with the London City Royals of the British Basketball League. On January 19, 2020, he has signed with BC Vytis of the National Basketball League. National team career Lavrinovič has also been a member of the men's Lithuanian national basketball team. Some of the tournaments he has played at with Lithuania's senior national team include: the EuroBasket 2003, the Basketball at the 2004 Summer Olympics – Men's tournament, 2004 Summer Olympics, the EuroBasket 2005, the 2006 FIBA World Championship, the EuroBasket 2007, the Basketball at the 2008 Summer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darjuš Lavrinovič
Darjuš Lavrinovič ( pl, Dariusz Ławrynowicz, born 1 November 1979) is a Lithuanian professional basketball player for the BC Vytis of the National Basketball League. He is 2.12m (6' 11½") in height. He plays the center position. He is also a member of the Lithuanian national basketball team. Lavrinovič was an All-EuroLeague Second Team selection in 2006. Professional career Darjuš Lavrinovič blossomed in the EuroLeague 2005–06 season while playing with Žalgiris Kaunas, as he earned an All-EuroLeague Second Team selection. He was a rebounding monster that year, claiming the league rebounding crown in both the LKL and the Baltic League, averaging 9.8 rebounds per game in each competition. He joined Real Madrid in 2009. The following year, he was transferred to Fenerbahçe. In 2011, he signed a two-year contract with CSKA Moscow. On 30 August 2013 he signed with Budivelnyk Kyiv. On 31 July 2014 Darjuš officially joined Grissin Bon Reggio Emilia in the Italian Serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slava Medvedenko
Stanislav "Slava" Medvedenko ( uk, Станіслав "Слава" Медведенко; born April 4, 1979) is a Ukrainian former professional basketball player, who played with the Atlanta Hawks and the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association. His position was power forward. After his basketball career ended Medvedenko embarked on a political career in Ukraine. He now coaches Football at WB High School and has changed his name to Kyle. NBA career Medvedenko, who joined the Los Angeles Lakers in 2000, is known for his shoot-first mentality. His shooting technique and skill have never been in doubt, but his work ethic and defense were far behind his offensive skills in his early career (much to the ire of sports commentators, especially Stephen A. Smith). The 2003–04 season was his breakout year, as Karl Malone injured his knee and Medvedenko started the majority of games. As such, his scoring and rebounding averages doubled and he was no longer seen as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Algimantas Pavilonis
Algimantas Pavilonis (born October 20, 1953 in Vilnius) is a retired Lithuanian basketball player, most notable for his playing career in Statyba Vilnius from 1973 to 1985. He was second Lithuanian Basketball Federation president, serving from 1994 till 2003. He also was Executive Director for the Northern European Basketball League The North European Basketball League, or Northern European Basketball League (NEBL), was a short-lived regional professional basketball league. It was founded in 1998, by Šarūnas Marčiulionis and Dmitry Buriak. The league was the first commerci ... from 2002 to 2003. A.Pavilonis is a FIBA commissioner since 2004. From 2008 to 2012 he was general director of the Ukrainian Superleague. Professional sports career Pavilonis began his professional sports career in Statyba Vilnius basketball team and played for it from 1973 to 1985. Following it, he played for Lietkabelis Panevėžys, Mokslas Vilnius, BC Savy, Banik Ostrava (Czech Republic). Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rytis Vaišvila
Rytis Vaišvila (born May 23, 1971) is a retired Lithuanian basketball player and current coach. He currently serves as head coach of BC Sūduva. National team career Vaišvila was a member of the Lithuanian national team which won bronze medals at the 1996 Olympic Games The 1996 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXVI Olympiad, also known as Atlanta 1996 and commonly referred to as the Centennial Olympic Games) were an international multi-sport event held from July 19 to August 4, 1996, in Atlanta, .... References Living people 1971 births Basketball players from Klaipėda Basketball players at the 1996 Summer Olympics Olympic basketball players of Lithuania Lithuanian men's basketball players Olympic bronze medalists for Lithuania Lithuanian basketball coaches LSU-Atletas basketball players Olympic medalists in basketball BC Neptūnas coaches Medalists at the 1996 Summer Olympics Szolnoki Olaj KK players Shooting guards {{Lithuania-bas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
