Giedrius Zibenas named Lithuania NT head coach in EuroBasket Qualifiers / News - Basketnews.com

Giedrius Zibenas was named as the new Lithuania national team head coach during the FIBA EuroBasket Qualifiers windows.

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Giedrius Zibenaswas announced as the new head coach of theLithuanian national teamfor the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.

AsBasketNews already reported on November 24, Zibenas was officially announced as the new head coach on December 11 after the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (LKF) committee meeting.

Zibenas will work for Lithuania during the EuroBasket Qualifiers windows.Kazys Maksvytiswill remain the head coach during the main EuroBasket tournament if Lithuania qualifies.

Currently, Zibenas is also a head coach ofRytas Vilnius. He'll become the second tactician to take over the national team for Qualifiers windows.

Zalgiris Kaunashead coach Kazys Maksvytis stepped down from his coaching duties for the Lithuania national team during the club season after signing with Zalgiris in 2022.

Kestutis Kemzurareplaced Maksvytis to coach the national team during the Qualifiers but also resigned after agreeing a deal withBC Wolves Vilnius.

During the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023, Lithuania's coaching staff consisted of Maksvytis, Zibenas, Tomas Rinkevicius, Benas Matkevicius, and Evaldas Berzininkaitis.

In the upcoming EuroBasket Qualifiers window, Lithuania will face Poland (February 23) and Estonia (February 26).

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