The Lithuanian 3x3 basketball team, coached by Dainius Novickas, is set to debut in the Champions Cup with a strong roster that includes key players who previously won the European Championship.
The Lithuanian national 3x3 basketball team, under the guidance of head coach Dainius Novickas, is preparing for its inaugural appearance in the prestigious Champions Cup tournament, showcasing a lineup of experienced players. This team comprises familiar names such as Aurelijus Pukelis, Evaldas Džiaugys, Marijus Užupis, and Ignas Vaitkus, who together celebrated victory in the European Championship held in Denmark last year, securing their place in this tournament.
The competition features a total of eight men's and women's teams, all of which qualified through last year's national tournaments. In the men's bracket, Lithuania will face tough challengers including Spain (from the World Championship), Australia (from the Asia Championship), Madagascar (from the Africa Championship), the USA (from the Americas Championship), Serbia (as a participant in the Champions Cup), the Netherlands (based on ranking), and host nation Thailand. The assembly of such formidable opponents emphasizes the tournament's competitive nature, drawing attention to the caliber of teams involved.
The Lithuanian squad will begin their journey in Group A, with the opening match scheduled against Spain at 10:55 AM local time on Friday. This will be followed by matches against Serbia on Saturday at 10:05 AM and a challenging encounter with Thailand later in the day at 2:30 PM. All competitions are set to be broadcast live by FIBA 3x3, allowing fans to follow the team's progress as they aim to make an impressive mark in their championship debut.
