Kaunas “Žalgiris” youth system groups succeeded in 2023-2024. 17-year-old who competed within the season Issues Južen signed a long-term contract with the inexperienced and white membership.
Gediminas Navickas, the sports activities director of the membership “Žalgiris”, was pleased with the extra cooperation with the 199 cm tall man from Kaunas.
“Mantas began his basketball profession on the Zalgiris basketball academy. I joined the group “Žalgiris-3” 2 years in the past, and performed in “Žalgiris-2” final season. He at all times made progress and proved along with his outcomes that he deserves to be within the “Žalgiris” system. Each by way of character and in all issues basketball. We’re joyful that we will proceed our cooperation with Manta and develop collectively”, stated one of many managers of “Žalgiris”.
M. Juzēnas himself was joyful as a result of his childhood dream of belonging to the group “Zalgiris” got here true.
“Enjoying for “Zalgiri” Kaunas has been my dream since childhood. My father and I used to go to the Kaunas sports activities corridor. Signing a contract with Kaunas “Žalgiris” means quite a bit to me”, stated the younger man from Zalgiris.
M. Juzēnas 2023-2024 spent the season taking part in in “Žalgiris-2” and “Žalgiris-3” groups. Through the 16 video games performed within the “7bet-NKL” competitors, M. Juzēnas averaged 9.1 factors, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists. Within the “Nostra-RKL” competitors, the person from Kaunas averaged 15.6 factors, 4.8 rebounds and 4.4 assists in 18 video games.
M. Juzēnas was additionally one of many leaders of Kaunas youth group “Žalgiris” on the Euroleague youth choice event held in Dubai. Main as much as the decisive assembly, the participant stood out with a mean of 18.3 factors, 11.3 balls and 1.5 assists and was chosen for the symbolic 5 of the event.
This summer time, M. Juzėnas may even be one of many leaders of the Lithuanian boys’ nationwide group (below 18), which is able to play within the metropolis of Tampere in Finland within the European Championship from July 27 to August 4.
“I believe all my consideration is now on taking part in for the Lithuanian U-18 nationwide group. I’ll attempt to enhance, I’ll attempt to get stronger bodily and put together for the following season”, stated M. Juzēnas about his future plans.
2024-07-04 10:59:00
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