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The inaugural NBA Europe qualifiers will feature eight clubs competing for two direct slots, driven by performances in the FIBA Basketball Champions League and domestic leagues, notably the Lithuanian Basketball League.
Rytas Vilnius erased a 20‑point deficit to defeat AEK BC 92‑86 in overtime, with Simonas Lukosius’ late surge and Giedrius Zibenas’ tactical masterstrokes sealing a legendary victory.
Utah Valley University announced the signing of Modestas Babraitis, a 6‑foot‑5 guard from Fort Myers, Florida, who will bolster the team as it enters its first season in the Big West Conference.
Portland State University announced the commitment of Gantas Križanaukas, a Lithuanian guard, to the men’s basketball program for the upcoming 2026‑27 campaign, a move that follows the team’s Big Sky Conference regular‑season championship.
Rytas Vilnius overcame a 20‑point deficit to win the 2025‑26 Basketball Champions League, becoming the first Lithuanian team to reach the BCL Final Four and sparking citywide celebrations.