Lithuania announces 15-player roster for World Cup qualifiers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 11:49 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
The Lithuanian national basketball team has announced a 15-player roster for the July World Cup qualifying window. Key NBA players Matas Buzelis, Jonas Valanciunas, and Kasparas Jakucionis are included in the squad. The omission of Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis from the preliminary list raises questions about his availability. Lithuania's strong NBA presence may bolster their chances as they prepare for the upcoming qualifiers.
- •Lithuania's roster features Buzelis, Valanciunas, and Jakucionis.
- •Domantas Sabonis is not included in the 30-man roster.
- •The World Cup qualifying window begins in July.
- 11:49 AMYahoo Sports — The squad includes Matas Buzelis, Jonas Valanciunas, …
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