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BTV viewers were able to watch the ceremony directly during the long break from the match between Alytus “Dzūkija” and Kaunas “Žalgiris”.
The new and new KMT logo was also featured during the broadcast.
“The combination of real and basketball elements fits perfectly with the idea of the King Mindaugas Cup and will serve for the reputation and recognition of the tournament in the future,” said Vaidas Leliuga, communications manager for Betsafe-LKL, of the new logo. from one of the most important sporting events in Lithuania.
Before the draw, the teams were divided into two baskets. In first place were six Betsafe-LKL teams, which occupied 5-10 places last season, and in second, six clubs from the National Basketball League (NKL).
The following couples will compete in the first stage of the KMT:
- Jonava BC “Jonava” – Pasvalys “Milk Stars”
- Šilutė “Šilutė” – Alytus “Dzūkija”
- Šakiai “Vytis” – Kėdainiai “Nevėžis”
- Klaipėda “Neptūnas-Akvaservis” – Šiauliai “Šiauliai”
- Žalgiris-2 – Prienai CBet
- Sūduva-Mantinga de Marijampolė – Juventus de Utena
The team’s first matches are scheduled to be played on October 6 and 13 in the NKL club squares, the second leg in the Betsafe – LKL team house arenas is scheduled for October 20 and 27 October.
The two winners of the pair will automatically advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament. These will be the teams that topped last season.
Therefore, if all six Betsafe-LKL teams win in the first round of the KMT, Juventus (fifth place last season) and CBet (sixth place) will automatically advance to the quarter-finals.
The remaining four teams that win in the first round will meet in the second round. The four teams will be paired by lottery and will play two games at home and away.
In the quarterfinals, the four strongest clubs from the previous season will join the four teams that have passed the national team: Kaunas “Žalgiris”, Vilnius “Rytas”, Panevėžys “Lietkabelis” and Klaipėda “Neptūnas”.
The KMT final four will take place in 2021. February 13-14 The host city of the tournament has not yet been announced.
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