The Šiauliai basketball team has shared a cryptic message insinuating that a new agreement has been reached with 48-year-old coach Darius Songaila. The announcement came shortly after a video was published showing Songaila seated in a special chair alongside the words "He chose." This allure turned formal an hour later when it was officially announced that Songaila would be at the helm of the team for the upcoming season.

Under Songaila's guidance since the beginning of the current season, the team has shown competitive spirit in the Lithuanian Basketball League, even though they failed to reach the King's Mindaugas Cup Final Four. The sports director of the club, Ginas Rutkauskas, expressed optimism about the ongoing season and the vision for the team's future, emphasizing that while the current season hasn't concluded, they are keen on making significant progress.

With the announcement of Songaila's continuation as coach, Šiauliai is looking to capitalize on the momentum they've built, aiming for higher achievements in the league. The collaboration is seen as a pivotal moment for the team as both parties share a vision for future success and tangible development in Lithuanian basketball.