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Before the upcoming Lithuanian men’s basketball team camp and preparations for the Olympic qualifying basketball tournament, the changes affected the composition of the national team. Former candidate Ignas Brazdeikis This summer, the Lithuanian team will definitely not debate and will focus on the NBA Summer League and the new season.
“Wearing the shirt of the Lithuanian team and representing my home country is my dream, but this summer I have to make a very difficult decision and decline the invitation to the national team camp.” This summer is extremely important to my career, so I have to fully focus on improving my game, improving my physical skills, and preparing for the NBA Summer League. My main goal now is to get a contract with the NBA for next season.
I would like to thank the Lithuanian Basketball Federation, whose representatives helped to solve all the citizenship problems. Also to the Canadian Basketball Federation that created no obstacles to fulfill my dream: to represent Lithuania. I wish the men success in the national team and I look forward to joining the team in the future, ”said I. Brazdeikis.
Lithuanian national team leader Coach Darius Maskoliūnas invited the one who competed in the European Championship to the camp. Regimant Miniot. The forward scored an average of 6 points in three qualifying games, rebounded 3 rebounds and accumulated more than 8 utility points.
“We spoke with him, he expressed his position and it is understandable: the desire to establish himself in the NBA. He will give it his full attention. I think we all want him to succeed and in the future we will have another Lithuanian who has established himself in the NBA,” he said the head of the Lithuanian national team, coach D.Maskoliūnas.
The Lithuanian Basketball Federation has taken all necessary measures so that Ignas can represent Lithuania. The Canadian Basketball Federation has submitted to the Lithuanian Basketball Federation and FIBA the official consent of I. Brazdeikis’ right to represent Lithuania.
Lithuania’s men’s basketball team should start preparing for the national team in Kaunas on June 16, when the players finish the club’s seasons. Before the main qualifying tournament, the Lithuanians will play three control matches with other teams, which are also preparing for similar tournaments in other countries.
The Lithuanians will start the Olympic qualifying basketball tournament with a match with the Venezuelan team on June 29, and a match with the South Korean team will await on July 1. In the next group (B) the basketball players from Slovenia, Poland and Angola will play. The top two teams in the group will advance to the semi-finals.
On the Bilietai.lt platform, basketball fans can buy one-day tickets, which start at just 10 euros. The organizers also invite you to buy a subscription to the entire tournament, which costs 99 euros. Ticket prices will go up as the tournament approaches.
The organizers remember that access to the match will only be possible with a valid passport and an identity document. The Tokyo Olympics will take place in 2021. July 23 – August 8.
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