Zalgiris Kaunas announced the signing of of Ignas Brazdeikis for next season with an option for a second year Lithuanian powerhouse Zalgiris Kaunas signs Ignas Brazdeikis. Zalgiris Kaunas bolsters its roster with the signing of Ignas Brazdeikis. The most titled club in Lithuania struck a deal on a 1+1 contract with the Kaunas-born player, who left the country to Canada at a young age.
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Ignas Brazdeikis returning to Europe?
A 23-year-old 1.98 m swingman Ignas Brazdeikis might play in Europe next season. According to BasketNews sources, Baskonia Vitoria-Gasteiz and Zalgiris Kaunas are after the Lithuanian national team newcomer.
Zalgiris big man Jock Landale will be …
Zalgiris big man Jock Landale will be playing in a different team next season. With the request of the player, Jock Landale and Zalgiris have mutually agreed to part ways, as the Aussie continues to seek out his dream of playing in the NBA. A member of the Australian men’s national team signed a deal with Zalgiris last summer and had a running contract for next season. After the two sides reached an agreement, the 24-year-old addressed the fans and the Zalgiris organization. “I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for everything you’ve done for the past year. It was such an incredible experience coming to Lithuania and playing for such a historic club and a legendary coach. To the organization, I appreciate what you guys have done. Everyone’s got goals and ambitions, and you really helped me reach mine. You’ve got a fan in me for life.”
Donatas Urbonas: Since July 20th …
Donatas Urbonas: Since July 20th deadline has passed, Thomas Walkup is officially staying in the club he loves so much – Zalgiris Kaunas. What’s interesting, that he has NBA interest and NBA free agency period is set to begin on Oct 18.
Pocius went on to play for Real Madrid …
Pocius went on to play for Real Madrid and Galatasaray — a team in Istanbul — with two more stints with Zalgiris Kaunas sandwiched in between. Seven years into his playing carer, Pocius initially had no intention of stopping. However, his body had a different idea. “Since I played at Duke, I had had seven surgeries,” Pocius said. “It took a toll on my body and I was in this cycle of getting injured, having surgery, trying rehab, all to come back and then have it happen all over again … I was reaching a point where I wasn’t enjoying basketball as much as I used to. I was a gym rat and I loved the gym, and it wasn’t fun being there anymore.”