Kasparas Jakucionis makes national team debut for Lithuania
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 1:03 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
After completing his first season in the NBA with the Miami Heat, Kasparas Jakucionis returned to Lithuania to join the national team. During a training camp in Birstonas, he expressed excitement about realizing his dream of playing for Lithuania. The team is preparing for upcoming competitions, with Jakucionis eager to contribute after an impressive rookie year.
- •Jakucionis played his rookie season with Miami Heat.
- •He trained with Lithuania's national team in Birstonas.
- •Jakucionis discussed his excitement about the opportunity.
- •The team is gearing up for upcoming competitions.
- 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — "It really is something of a dream come true," …
""It really is something of a dream come true," …
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