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BC Juventus is a professional Lithuania
n basketball club which currently plays in Lithuanian Basketball League and Baltic Basketball League
. BC Juventus basketball club was founded in 1999–2000 season by football player Nerijus Kuzmickas and debuted in the Naujametinis Utenos rajono Mero taurės turnyras (Utena's new year's mayor's cup tournament), the debut season was successful and BC Juventus took bronze in that tournament. Word Juventus means youth. BC Juventus was called "Youth" (Juventus) because of the young, non-profesional players in their debut season. In the 2008–2009 season, BC Juventus team debuted in the Lithuania basketball super league LKL and took fourth place as they lost bronze final to Šiauliai
. On 15 April 2011, Juventus basketball club was transferred from Baltic Basketball League Challenge Cup to Elite Division.
Gintaras Kručkauskas Žydrūnas Urbonas
Žilvinas Kuklierius Mohamed Seck
Robertas Giedraitis
Žydrūnas Urbonas
Ignas Šijanas (until 2010.11.16) Tomas Jasiulionis (until 2010.11.19) Juozas Ramanauskas (until 2010.11.19)
Robertas Giedraitis
Žydrūnas Urbonas
Lithuania
Lithuania , officially the Republic of Lithuania is a country in Northern Europe, the biggest of the three Baltic states. It is situated along the southeastern shore of the Baltic Sea, whereby to the west lie Sweden and Denmark...
n basketball club which currently plays in Lithuanian Basketball League and Baltic Basketball League
Baltic Basketball League
Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup...
. BC Juventus basketball club was founded in 1999–2000 season by football player Nerijus Kuzmickas and debuted in the Naujametinis Utenos rajono Mero taurės turnyras (Utena's new year's mayor's cup tournament), the debut season was successful and BC Juventus took bronze in that tournament. Word Juventus means youth. BC Juventus was called "Youth" (Juventus) because of the young, non-profesional players in their debut season. In the 2008–2009 season, BC Juventus team debuted in the Lithuania basketball super league LKL and took fourth place as they lost bronze final to Šiauliai
BC Šiauliai
BC „Šiauliai“ is the professional basketball club of Šiauliai, Lithuania. The club competes in the Lithuanian Basketball League, Baltic Basketball League and ULEB Eurocup. It has won the 3rd place award in the LKL a record 9 times.-Club History:The team was head coached by Antanas Sireika for...
. On 15 April 2011, Juventus basketball club was transferred from Baltic Basketball League Challenge Cup to Elite Division.
Season by season
| Season | League | Pos. | Significant Events | Baltic League | Pos. | LKF Cup LKF Cup LKF Cup is Lithuania national cup that was founded in 2006. Zalgiris has won the cup three times and Lietuvos Rytas have won this trophy twice.-Winners:... |
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| 2003–04 | LKBL | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| 2004–05 | LKBL | 1 | Champions | – | – | – |
| 2005–06 | RKL Regional Basketball League (Lithuania) RKL is a third Lithuania basketball league. Regional Basketball League started their activity in 2005. RKL consists of 32 basketball teams from 28 Lithuania cities. Regions divided to four groups: Aukštaitija, Žemaitija, Suvalkija and center of Lithuania. Each group has eight basketball teams... |
3 | Bronze medal | – | – | – |
| 2006–07 | RKL Regional Basketball League (Lithuania) RKL is a third Lithuania basketball league. Regional Basketball League started their activity in 2005. RKL consists of 32 basketball teams from 28 Lithuania cities. Regions divided to four groups: Aukštaitija, Žemaitija, Suvalkija and center of Lithuania. Each group has eight basketball teams... |
1 | Promoted | – | – | – |
| 2007–08 | NKL National Basketball League (Lithuania) The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league... |
4 | Semifinalist | – | – | – |
| 2008–09 | NKL National Basketball League (Lithuania) The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league... |
4 | Semifinalist | – | – | Fourth round |
| 2009–10 | LKL | 4 | Semifinalist | Challenge Cup Baltic Basketball League Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup... |
5 | First round |
| 2010–11 | LKL | 4 | Semifinalist | Challenge Cup Baltic Basketball League Baltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup... |
1 | Second round |
| 2011–12 2011–12 LKL season Lietuvos krepšinio lyga 2011/2012 is the nineteenth season. The regular season starts on October 2011 and ends on January 2012- Participants :*Baltai*Juventus*Kėdainiai Triobet*Lietuvos rytas*Naglis*Neptūnas*Pieno žvaigždės*Rūdupis*Sakalai... |
LKL | Elite Division Baltic Basketball League 2011–12 Baltic Basketball League 2011–12 season is a basketball competition between Baltic states basketball clubs. The season started on 30 September 2011.... |
2000–2007: foundation and participation in RKL
- Juventus basketball club was founded in 1999 and debuted in Naujametinis Utenos rajono Mero taurės turnyras (Utena's new year's mayor's cup tournament) and took third place. First team roster consisted of other sports players: football players and one handball playerTeam handballHandball is a team sport in which two teams of seven players each pass a ball to throw it into the goal of the other team...
. First team captain, which also founded Juventus basketball team was football player Nerijus Kuzmickas (played in KaunoKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation...
Inkaras team), now ŠiauliaiŠiauliaiŠiauliai , is the fourth largest city in Lithuania, with a population of 133,900. It is the capital of Šiauliai County. Unofficially, the city is the capital of Northern Lithuania.-Names:...
football academy, child and teenage coach. In debut Juventus season also played: Egidijus VarnasEgidijus VarnasEgidijus Varnas is a Lithuanian football forward currently playing for FK Ekranas.Varnas made two appearances for the Lithuania national football team during 2001.-References:...
(PanevėžioPanevežysPanevėžys see also other names, is the fifth largest city in Lithuania. As of 2008, it occupied 50 square kilometers with 113,653 inhabitants. The largest multifunctional arena in Panevėžys is the Cido Arena...
Ekranas), Tomas Keraitis, Tomas Karvelis and other. - In 2003–2004 season, Juventus basketball team was coached by Rimvydas Vaitkus. Juventus debuted in Lithuania basketball B league and in their debut season, BC Juventus took sixth place.
- After year, in 2004–2005 season, Juventus basketball team was coached by Mindaugas Kildišius. Juventus basketball team first time in the club history won LKBL championship (same like RKLRegional Basketball League (Lithuania)RKL is a third Lithuania basketball league. Regional Basketball League started their activity in 2005. RKL consists of 32 basketball teams from 28 Lithuania cities. Regions divided to four groups: Aukštaitija, Žemaitija, Suvalkija and center of Lithuania. Each group has eight basketball teams...
) and won right to participate in the LKALLKALLKAL - Lietuvos Krepšinio A Lyga , was the second Lithuanian basketball league until it ceased to exist in the spring of 2005....
championship (same like NKLNational Basketball League (Lithuania)The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league...
). But because of various bureaucracy barriers, Juventus basketball team wasn't permitted to debut in the second-tier Lithuania basketball league. - During 2005–2006 season, BC Juventus took third place in RKLRegional Basketball League (Lithuania)RKL is a third Lithuania basketball league. Regional Basketball League started their activity in 2005. RKL consists of 32 basketball teams from 28 Lithuania cities. Regions divided to four groups: Aukštaitija, Žemaitija, Suvalkija and center of Lithuania. Each group has eight basketball teams...
tournament. - After year, in 2006–2007 season Juventus basketball team won RKLRegional Basketball League (Lithuania)RKL is a third Lithuania basketball league. Regional Basketball League started their activity in 2005. RKL consists of 32 basketball teams from 28 Lithuania cities. Regions divided to four groups: Aukštaitija, Žemaitija, Suvalkija and center of Lithuania. Each group has eight basketball teams...
championship once again and in transition match to the NKLNational Basketball League (Lithuania)The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league...
championship, BC Juventus won against KaunoKaunasKaunas is the second-largest city in Lithuania and has historically been a leading centre of Lithuanian economic, academic, and cultural life. Kaunas was the biggest city and the center of a powiat in Trakai Voivodeship of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania since 1413. During Russian Empire occupation...
LKKA-Atletas basketball team. But this was't end for Juventus in the 2006–2007 season as BC Juventus went until third Lithuania basketball federation (LKFLKF CupLKF Cup is Lithuania national cup that was founded in 2006. Zalgiris has won the cup three times and Lietuvos Rytas have won this trophy twice.-Winners:...
) stage and only there, after two unremitting matches lost to KlaipėdosKlaipedaKlaipėda is a city in Lithuania situated at the mouth of the Nemunas River where it flows into the Baltic Sea. It is the third largest city in Lithuania and the capital of Klaipėda County....
Neptūnas. Same year, team coach Mindaugas Kildišius, was named the best RKLRegional Basketball League (Lithuania)RKL is a third Lithuania basketball league. Regional Basketball League started their activity in 2005. RKL consists of 32 basketball teams from 28 Lithuania cities. Regions divided to four groups: Aukštaitija, Žemaitija, Suvalkija and center of Lithuania. Each group has eight basketball teams...
championship coach.
2007–2009: NKL
- In 2007–2008 season Utena'sUtenaUtena is a city in north-east Lithuania. It is the administrative center of Utena district and Utena County. Utena is one of the oldest settlements of Lithuania. The name of the city is most probably derived from a hydronym. The name of the settlement has been known since 1261.Utena is an...
basketball team debuted in the NKLNational Basketball League (Lithuania)The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league...
championship and won regular season (25 wins and 7 loses), however in the final standings BC Juventus took only fourth place. In the end of 2007, Juventus guard Raimondas Ambrulaitis was named "Lithuania basketball discovery of the year", team coach Mindaugas Kildišius was named the best 2007–2008 NKLNational Basketball League (Lithuania)The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league...
season coach. - After year, in 2008–2009 season, Juventus basketball team won NKLNational Basketball League (Lithuania)The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league...
regular season once again and participated in NKLNational Basketball League (Lithuania)The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league...
championship semi-finals. In 2009, Juventus wasn't able to participate in the NKLNational Basketball League (Lithuania)The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league The National Basketball League was founded in 2005. NKL is the second-tier basketball minor league...
finals, because of that team coach Mindaugas Kildišius retired from his position. Also because of that, Mindaugas Kildišius assistant Rolandas Urkis coached Juventus basketball team until the end of the season. On 15 June 2009 LKFLithuanian Basketball FederationLithuanian Basketball Federation , also known as LKF, is a national governing body of basketball in Lithuania. It was founded in 1936, but due to Soviet occupation, the federation disappeared from FIBA. It was reinstated in 1991 following the Independence of Lithuania...
decided to let Juventus basketball team participate in the Lithuania super basketball league LKLLietuvos Krepšinio LygaThe Lietuvos krepšinio lyga is Lithuania's premier professional men's basketball league, composed of 12 teams.- History :...
because of the commercial principles. For the permission to participate in the LKL, „Juventus“ basketball team had to pay 350 thousand LTLLithuanian litasThe Lithuanian litas is the currency of Lithuania. It is divided into 100 centų...
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2009–present: LKL
- On 20 August 2009 Gintaras Kručkauskas became main Juventus basketball team coach. The 2009–2010 LKL season was the most successful in the club history as Juventus basketball team took fourth place in the LKL championship.
- On 7 July 2010 Robertas GiedraitisRobertas GiedraitisRobertas Giedraitis is a Lithuania basketball player and coach, currently he is the Head coach of „Juventus“ basketball team. Robertas Giedraitis played his whole career in „Šiauliai“ basketball team. He is currently the most games played, most steals and the most assists made player in Lithuanian...
became main BC Juventus coach. - During 2010–2011 season, BC Juventus first time in the club history became Baltic Basketball LeagueBaltic Basketball LeagueBaltic Basketball League is a Baltic states basketball league founded in 2004.Currently, the league is divided into two: the Elite division and the Challenge Cup division. The 10 strongest Baltic basketball clubs participate in the Elite division. The rest of the teams compete in the Challenge Cup...
Challenge Cup champions. Also BC „Juventus“ made a huge surprise as they eliminated 7-time LKL Bronze streaker ŠiauliaiBC ŠiauliaiBC „Šiauliai“ is the professional basketball club of Šiauliai, Lithuania. The club competes in the Lithuanian Basketball League, Baltic Basketball League and ULEB Eurocup. It has won the 3rd place award in the LKL a record 9 times.-Club History:The team was head coached by Antanas Sireika for...
in the first round of LKL playoffs (first game: 105:94, second game: 91:81). After eliminating ŠiauliaiBC ŠiauliaiBC „Šiauliai“ is the professional basketball club of Šiauliai, Lithuania. The club competes in the Lithuanian Basketball League, Baltic Basketball League and ULEB Eurocup. It has won the 3rd place award in the LKL a record 9 times.-Club History:The team was head coached by Antanas Sireika for...
in quarter-final, BC Juventus reached LKL semi finals and met Lithuania basketball powerhouse ŽalgirisBC ŽalgirisBC Žalgiris is a professional basketball team that is based in Kaunas, Lithuania. It is one of the oldest teams in the Euroleague and plays domestically in the Lietuvos krepšinio lyga , and regionally in the VTB United League...
. On 27 April 2011 BC Juventus lost first game at Kaunas Sports HallKaunas Sports HallKaunas Sports Hall , also known as the S. Darius and S. Girėnas Hall is the second largest arena of Kaunas, Lithuania. It is the first arena built in the residential Žaliakalnis neighbourhood of Kaunas specially for basketball in Europe and is referred to as a "Mecca of the Lithuanian basketball"....
against Žalgiris with result 63–95, the second match took place on 29 April 2011 in UtenaUtenaUtena is a city in north-east Lithuania. It is the administrative center of Utena district and Utena County. Utena is one of the oldest settlements of Lithuania. The name of the city is most probably derived from a hydronym. The name of the settlement has been known since 1261.Utena is an...
. Juventus lost the second game too and had to fight for LKL Bronze against RūdupisBC RūdupisRūdupis is a professional basketball club based in Prienai, playing in the Lithuanian Basketball League, the Baltic Basketball League and the Eurocup. In the 2008/09 season, Rūdupis became the champion of the NKL and won challenge match for a slot in the LKL. In their debut LKL season Rūdupis took...
. Juventus lost first Bronze game at PrienaiPrienaiPrienai is a city in Lithuania situated on the Neman River, south of Kaunas. In 2001 the city had 11,353 inhabitants. The name of the city is a derivative from a surname Prienas. Pociūnai Airport is associated with the city.-History:...
with result 65–79, the second game was unsuccessful for Juventus too as they lost it in their home arena in Utena with result 73–98. The third game took place in Prienai, which Juventus team lost with result 83–84, because of that they lost Bronze series 0–3 against Rūdupis and took fourth place in LKL championship that season.
Club name changes
- 2000–2004 Utenos Juventus
- 2004–2009 Utenos Juventus LKSK (LKSK means: Lithuania military sports club)
- 2009–present Utenos Juventus
Team roster of 2009–2010 season
| Nr. | Name, second name | Position | Height | Weight | Date of birth | Previous club |
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| 10 |  Gintautas Matulis |
3 Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
195 cm | 95 kg | „Juventus“ |
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| 4 | Darius Pakamanis |
2 Shooting Guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
192 cm | 80 kg | „Šiauliai“ BC Šiauliai BC „Šiauliai“ is the professional basketball club of Šiauliai, Lithuania. The club competes in the Lithuanian Basketball League, Baltic Basketball League and ULEB Eurocup. It has won the 3rd place award in the LKL a record 9 times.-Club History:The team was head coached by Antanas Sireika for... |
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| 8 | Žydrūnas Urbonas |
3 Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
198 cm | 100 kg | „Alytus“ BC Alytus BC „Alytus“ is the major basketball club of Alytus, Lithuania participating in the Lietuvos Krepšinio Lyga and the Baltic Basketball League.... |
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| 7 | Audrius Mineikis |
4 Power Forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
201 cm | 98 kg | „Juventus“ |
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| 11 | Tomas Jasiulionis |
5 Center Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
208 cm | 115 kg |  St. John's |
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| 21 | Paulius Morkeliūnas |
4 Power Forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
201 cm | 105 kg | „Neptūnas“ |
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| 22 | Arūnas Vasiliauskas |
4 Power Forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
200 cm | 105 kg | „Aisčiai“ |
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| 31 | Jonas Elvikis |
3 Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
195 cm | 92 kg |  „Sumychimprom“ |
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| 14 | Šarūnas Vėlius |
4 Power Forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
207 cm | 102 kg | „Kaunas TRIOBET“ Kaunas TRIOBET Baltai is a professional basketball club from Kaunas, Lithuania, playing in the Lithuanian Basketball League and the Baltic Basketball League. It was founded in 2008 as Kaunas Triobet... |
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| 5 |  Nikoloz Vashakidze |
1 Point Guard Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that... |
192 cm | 88 kg | „Abro Universitetas“ |
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| 15 | Virginijus Praškevičius Virginijus Praškevicius Virginijus Praškevičius is a Lithuanian basketball player. He played for the Lithuania national team and for Lithuania Under-22 national team, taking part in Eurobasket 1997, World Championship 1998, Eurobasket 1999, and 2003, where he took the Gold... |
5 Center Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
206 cm | 112 kg | „Šiauliai“ BC Šiauliai BC „Šiauliai“ is the professional basketball club of Šiauliai, Lithuania. The club competes in the Lithuanian Basketball League, Baltic Basketball League and ULEB Eurocup. It has won the 3rd place award in the LKL a record 9 times.-Club History:The team was head coached by Antanas Sireika for... |
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| 13 | Tomas Gaidamavičius |
1 Point Guard Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that... |
192 cm | 86 kg | „Synthesia“ |
- Coaches
Gintaras Kručkauskas Žydrūnas Urbonas
- Players which left „Juventus“ during the season
Žilvinas Kuklierius Mohamed Seck
Team roster of 2010–2011 season
| Nr. | Name, Second Name | Position | Height | Weight | Date of birth | Previous club |
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| 3 | Žygimantas Šeštokas |
2 Shooting Guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
196 cm | 88 kg | „Meresta“ |
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| 5 | Gediminas Maceina |
1 Point Guard Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that... |
188 cm | 88 kg | „Techasas“ BC Techasas BC „Techasas“ is the major basketball club of Panevėžys, Lithuania participating in Lithuanian Basketball League and Baltic Basketball League. On 15 April, 2011, BC „Techasas“ signed contract with Egidijus Dimša until the end of the season. The club had many financial problems at the 2011-2012... |
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| 8 | Žydrūnas Urbonas |
3, 4 Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... , Power Forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
198 cm | 100 kg | „Juventus“ |
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| 9 | Marius Pociukonis |
1, 2 Point Guard Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that... , Shooting Guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
189 cm | 80 kg |  „Mureš“BC Mures BC Mureş is a Romanian professional basketball club, based in Târgu Mureş, Romania. The team plays in the Romanian Basketball Division A.-Supporters:... |
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| 10 | Gintautas Matulis |
2, 3 Shooting Guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... , Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
195 cm | 95 kg | „Juventus“ |
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| 11 | Vaidas Čepukaitis |
4, 5 Power Forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... , Center Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
207 cm | 104 kg | „Žalgiris-Sabonio mokykla“ |
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| 12 | Tomas Markevičius |
3 Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
192 cm | 86 kg | „Juventus KKSC“ |
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| 14 | Aurimas Adomaitis |
4, 5 Power Forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... , Center Center (basketball) The center, colloquially known as the five or the post, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. The center is normally the tallest player on the team, and often has a great deal of strength and body mass as well... |
203 cm | 96 kg | „Alytus“ BC Alytus BC „Alytus“ is the major basketball club of Alytus, Lithuania participating in the Lietuvos Krepšinio Lyga and the Baltic Basketball League.... |
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| 17 | Jonas Elvikis |
2, 3 Shooting Guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... , Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
195 cm | 92 kg | „Juventus“ |
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| 22 | Arūnas Vasiliauskas |
3, 4 Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... , Power Forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
200 cm | 105 kg | „Juventus“ |
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| 24 | Marius Prekevičius Marius Prekevicius Marius Prekevičius is a Lithuanian professional basketball player with Šiauliai of the Baltic Basketball League and the Lithuanian national team... |
1, 2 Point Guard Point guard Point guard , also called the play maker or "the ball-handler", is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position – essentially, he is expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that... Shooting Guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... |
195 cm | 90 kg | „Šiauliai“ BC Šiauliai BC „Šiauliai“ is the professional basketball club of Šiauliai, Lithuania. The club competes in the Lithuanian Basketball League, Baltic Basketball League and ULEB Eurocup. It has won the 3rd place award in the LKL a record 9 times.-Club History:The team was head coached by Antanas Sireika for... |
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| 25 | Aurimas Kieža |
3, 4 Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... , Power Forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
203 cm | 97 kg |  „Pallacanestro“ |
- Coaches
Robertas Giedraitis
Robertas Giedraitis
Robertas Giedraitis is a Lithuania basketball player and coach, currently he is the Head coach of „Juventus“ basketball team. Robertas Giedraitis played his whole career in „Šiauliai“ basketball team. He is currently the most games played, most steals and the most assists made player in Lithuanian...
Žydrūnas Urbonas
- Players which left „Juventus“ during the season
Ignas Šijanas (until 2010.11.16) Tomas Jasiulionis (until 2010.11.19) Juozas Ramanauskas (until 2010.11.19)
Team roster of 2011–2012 season
| Nr. | Name, Second Name | Position | Height | Weight | Date of birth | Previous club |
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| 8 | Žydrūnas Urbonas |
3, 4 Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... , Power Forward Power forward (basketball) Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. The position is referred to in playbook terms as the four position and is commonly abbreviated "PF". It has also been referred to as the "post" position. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the "post" or "low... |
198 cm | 100 kg | „Juventus“ |
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| 10 | Gintautas Matulis |
2, 3 Shooting Guard Shooting guard The shooting guard , also known as the two or off guard, is one of five traditional positions on a basketball team. Players of the position are often shorter, leaner, and quicker than forwards. A shooting guard's main objective is to score points for his team... , Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
195 cm | 95 kg | „Juventus“ |
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| 12 | Tomas Markevičius |
3 Small Forward Small forward The small forward, or colloquially known as three, is one of the five positions in a regulation basketball game. Small forwards are typically somewhat shorter, quicker, and leaner than power forwards and centers, but on occasion are just as tall... |
192 cm | 86 kg | „Juventus KKSC“ |
- Coaches
Robertas Giedraitis
Robertas Giedraitis
Robertas Giedraitis is a Lithuania basketball player and coach, currently he is the Head coach of „Juventus“ basketball team. Robertas Giedraitis played his whole career in „Šiauliai“ basketball team. He is currently the most games played, most steals and the most assists made player in Lithuanian...
Žydrūnas Urbonas
External links
- Official website of BC Juventus (Lithuanian)
- Official BC Juventus Facebook group (Lithuanian)
- BC Juventus LKL.lt (Lithuanian)
- BC Juventus BBL.lt (English)