Mar 23, 2010, 12:47 pm
Quote:Vladas Garastas told to lrytas.lt that the goal for NT is to be among top 8 in Turkey. He also said that Šiškauskas and Songaila won't play for sure (nothing new) and that Kaukėnas is very doubtful (just as I thought).
Once again we go to WC with low goals. If next time we fail to qualify directly, FIBA should think twice before giving us a wild card
Of course there is a slim possibility that we could still do well but I highly doubt that.
I don't trust Garastas anymore The official goal will be announced in march 25 while this is only Grastas' opinion. Anyway, a lot of speculations will come in the media while the season will be over and players will tell their word.
It's also clear that second NT will go to China (again).
Here's the preparation games:
July 31 Finland (Šiauliai)
August 2 Czeck (Panevėžys)
August 6-7 Slovenia, Spain (Vitoria)
August 13-16 Germany, Turkey, Croatia (Bamberg)
August 20-21. Spain, USA (Madrid)
August 24 The last game, TBA
Pretty fan list of friendly games