Lithuanian National Team for WC2006

[Zalgirinis]

By the way, you forgot to mention the way Ginevicius tries to imitate the fouls, I usually can't even watch that.

I didnt forgot to mention it. Thought about it actually, but didnt mention Simply it depends on what team you support. Of course I like that because he plays for my team So I see it as a plus, others for obvious reasons hate it, so its a minus for them in his playing.

Maybe I just got used to the good times, when we had Jasikevicius in our NT. Ginevicius compared to Saras is so predictable, I guess he would never make any of those crazy Saras' assists or if he tried most likely the ball would not reach its destination.

Actually he makes plenty of these assists playing vs lower level BBL/LKL level teams. In big games however he sticks to clever and secure playing. I support it - if you cant do it perfect, better do what you know you can do. And who does it same as Saras does anyway?

[YYY]

There are just certain persons which I don't like and that's all. By the way, you forgot to mention the way Ginevicius tries to imitate the fouls, I usually can't even watch that.

Maybe I just got used to the good times, when we had Jasikevicius in our NT. Ginevicius compared to Saras is so predictable, I guess he would never make any of those crazy Saras' assists or if he tried most likely the ball would not reach its destination.

[Zalgirinis]

I have to say those are great news! (I hope everyone understands that I'm talking about Ginevicius decision not to play in NT, and not about the tragedy in his family) I can't stand Ginevicius. He was one of the reasons why I did not like Zalgiris last season, and if Zalgiris won't get another player to replace Vidas, probably he will be the reason why I won't support Zalgiris next season as well.

Dont take it personally, but its typical BS of Lith forums. What does he wrong for a role player? Can play PG or SG, can hit open shots. Ok his dribling is really ackward, but he makes it up with steals and good defense. Hes good person, team guy and great in lockeroom. Plays for the team and with his head, always cares. NT without Jasikevicius will surely miss him as we dont have anything at his level (ok, Gustas, but thats it).

[YYY]

I have to say those are great news! (I hope everyone understands that I'm talking about Ginevicius decision not to play in NT, and not about the tragedy in his family) I can't stand Ginevicius. He was one of the reasons why I did not like Zalgiris last season, and if Zalgiris won't get another player to replace Vidas, probably he will be the reason why I won't support Zalgiris next season as well.

[LuDux]

Another thing to mention is about Vidas Ginevičius. He has suffered a big shock last week as his son Domas, who was born in the beginning of May has died. It is really hard to concentrate after such events.

Ginevicius announced that he won't play in WC2006.

[LuDux]

Official preliminary roster:

Robertas Javtokas
Marijonas Petravičius
Pavelas Čiukinas
Kšyštofas Lavrinovičius
Darjušas Lavrinovičius
Darius Songaila
Paulius Jankūnas
Aurimas Kieža
Linas Kleiza
Mindaugas Žukauskas
Jonas Mačiulis
Simas Jasaitis
Artūras Jomantas
Simonas Serapinas
Reinaldas Seibutis
Ramūnas Šiškauskas
Mindaugas Lukauskis
Arvydas Macijauskas
Tomas Delininkaitis
Mantas Kalnietis
Giedrius Gustas
Vidas Ginevičius
Gediminas Maceina

[YYY]

Lithuanian so called "2nd national team" lost againt Italy and finished second in the overall rankings.

Italy - Lithuania 84:70 (19:18, 23:19, 17:17, 16:25)

V.Jasikevičius 3, S.Babrauskas 10, J.Mačiulis 4, A.Jomantas 4, G.Maceina 7, D.Pakamanis 5, A.Kieža 10, V.Severovas 5, V.Vasylius 10, P.Čukinas 12, T.Lydeka and D.Šilinskis 0

I expected much more from Tautvydas Lydeka.

[Lietuvis]

Lithuania B team beats Venezuela 72:69 (17:16, 17:16, 19:20, 17:17)

[YYY]

Lithuania won the first game of tounament against Czech 80:76 (25:20, 15:23, 20:15, 18:20). In the middle of 2nd quarter Tautvydas Lydeka broke the board, so the game had to be stoped for a while.

J.Mačiulis 25, G.Maceina 12, A.Jomantas 11, P.Čiukinas 9, S.Babrauskas 8, V.Severovas 4, D.Pakamanis, V.Vosylius and T.Lydeka 3, V. Jasikevičius – 2.

[YYY]

Any news about Lithuania - Czech game? Match should be over by now.

[YYY]

Tautvydas Lydeka played in Ukraine this year. Actually I haven't seen him playing, but his stats were crazy. He is definately better than Ciukinas or Silinskis, and he is only 22 years old.

http://eurobasket.lt/?news.id.15465

At the moment I can't find any information about his stats, but I'll keep searching. ;-)

[Nimonas]

whois Lydeka??

i think Jomantas, Kieza, Maciulis and Ciukinas will be main players. Jasikevicius? he is too young. Pakamanis? too slow. Maceina? maybe.

[YYY]

Lithuanian NT leaves for a friendly tournament in Italy, where they are going to play with Czech, Venezuela and Italy. Roster for this tournament,

Guards
Vytenis Jasikevičius,
Darius Pakamanis,
Gediminas Maceina

Forwards
Stepas Babrauskas,
Artūras Jomantas,
Aurimas Kieža,
Jonas Mačiulis,
Vladimiras Severovas,
Valdas Vasylius

Centers
Darius Šilinskis,
Tautvydas Lydeka,
Pavelas Čukinas

I think Jasikevičius, Mačiulis, Lydeka and Čiukinas will be the main players of this NT.

[Basket_]

Andrius Šležas wasn't on the primary list of players who are invited to the main camp. When he got the invitation? i assume that it could happent just after he was recognized as an MVP of the LKL finals. Somehow I missed the official message.

Yes, Šležas was invited after LKL final.

[LuDux]

Andrius Šležas wasn't on the primary list of players who are invited to the main camp. When he got the invitation? i assume that it could happent just after he was recognized as an MVP of the LKL finals. Somehow I missed the official message.

You are right about that. I don't think there was official message, just like with addition of Maceina and Lydeka