Posts Tagged ‘Zalgiris Kaunas’
Euroleague recap, Round 4
While Real Madrid opened this week’s Euroleague action with a win on Wednesday, it was Thursday evening when the round really took flight with a further five games. Barcelona remained perfect in the competition, while there were big wins for PGE Turow, Zalgiris Kaunas, and Anadolu Efes Istanbul. Group A Zalgiris Kaunas vs. Unics Kazan,…
Read MoreZalgiris Kaunas downs Lietuvos Rytas
The big game of Lithuanian Basketball, the Vilnius-Kaunas derby between Lietuvos Rytas and Zalgiris Kaunas, took place on the weekend. Euroleague stalwarts Zalgiris made the journey to the capital city and gunned down their closest rivals Rytas 82-84, dishing the home team its first defeat of the domestic season. The game was played unusually early…
Read MoreMaalik Wayns leaves Zalgiris
Maalik Wayns (185 cm, Villanova’12) leaves Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL) and is going back home to the states to have surgery. His contract with Zalgiris was terminated by mutual consent. Maalik Wayns has played for two NBA teams; the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers. He was released by the Clippers in January 2014 after…
Read MoreLithuanian LKL Round 4 recap
Many of the leagues around Europe are getting underway, but the action in the Lithuanian LKL is already in its fourth round of play. During this round reigning champions Zalgiris Kaunas bounced back from defeat in Game 3, while Neptunas Klaipeda continued their unbeaten start to the campaign to top the league. Elsewhere Juventus and…
Read MoreAkropolis Cup: Zalgiris beats Lokomotiv Kuban, 65-49
B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas took to the court with pride as they defeated Lokomotiv Kuban 65-49, claiming the Kaunas Akropolis Cup trophy. The friendly tournament was held to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Zalgiris and the event culminated in a poetic ending with the hosts coming out as the victors. Turkish club Galatasaray Liv Hospital Istanbul took…
Read MoreLithuanian LKL 2014/2015 season game 1
The Lithuanian LKL Regular Season got underway tonight with three games through round 1, with two of the games finishing in favour of road teams, with one home victory on the night. Reigning champs Zalgiris Kaunas looked in good touch after a decent pre-season and the team will be seeking its fifth consecutive Lithuanian LKL…
Read MoreJames Anderson landed by Zalgiris
Lithuanian powerhouse B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas has landed former NBA sharpshooter James Anderson (198 cm, Oklahoma State’10) this 2014-15. Anderson was drafted by the San Antonio Spurs in the first round, 20th overall, in the 2010 NBA draft. He has played for the Houston Rockets, Phildelphia 76ers and two stints in the NBA D-League. Zalgiris will…
Read MoreMaalik Wayns landed by Zalgiris Kaunas
Maalik Wayns (185 cm, Villanova’12) is joining Lithuanian powerhouse B.C. Zalgiris Kaunas (Lithuania-LKL) for the 2014-15 season. This will be the 23-year-old point guard’s first team outside of the United States. He has played for two NBA teams, the Philadelphia 76ers and the Los Angeles Clippers. Maalik was released by the Clippers in January 2014…
Read MoreZalgiris Kaunas makes it 4 LKL titles in a row
Zalgiris Kaunas is the champion of the Lithuanian LKL once more after the club downed Neptunas Klaipeda 90-70 in the finals series. The Game 6 victory ensured Zalgiris wrapped a 4-2 series win in front of its home fans inside the imposing Zalgiris Arena. It was a crushing win on the night as the Kaunas…
Read MoreNike International Junior Tournament recap
The Euroleague Final Four is about to descend on Milan, but it is not the only Basketball festival in the city this weekend as the Nike International Junior Tournament (NJIT) is also taking place. The extravaganza brings together some of the very best young players in European Basketball from some of the biggest clubs. Split…
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