Gintaras Žibėnas
Gintaras Žibėnas is a prominent Lithuanian basketball coach, currently leading the Vilnius 'Rytas' team. Known for his strategic acumen and ability to develop young talent, Žibėnas has faced various challenges during his tenure, particularly in European competitions. Recently, he expressed disappointment after 'Rytas' was eliminated from the Champions League despite a commendable effort against the defending champions, Malaga 'Unicaja.' His focus on building a strong team culture and addressing tactical shortcomings has been a hallmark of his coaching philosophy, as he aims to enhance the team's performance in future tournaments.
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Gintaras Žibėnas emphasized the need to overcome energy shortages in his team's performance.
Po emocingo mačo – Žibėnas ir Milaknis aptarė savųjų komandų problemas
Lithuania· 2026-02-07
Gintaras Žibėnas is the coach of the Rytas basketball team and discussed the team's performance after a loss.
Pralaimėjęs Žibėnas vardijo gautas pamokas ir pripažino įžaidėjo trūkumąLithuania· 2025-12-14Gintaras Žibėnas discussed the pressure and rumors surrounding his coaching position at Rytas during a press conference.
Žurnalistams replikavęs Žibėnas – apie gandus dėl naujo trenerio „Ryte“ ir spaudimąLithuania· 2025-06-08
Gintaras Žibėnas emphasized the different ways both teams won their quarterfinal series.
Prieš seriją prisibijojęs Žibėnas bedė pirštu į Lietuvos krepšinio ligą: „Čia mes sergame“Lithuania· 2025-05-31
Gintaras Žibėnas praised his players and emphasized the importance of their performance in the game.
Išvarytą jaunuolį sukritikavęs Žibėnas liaupsino naujoką: „Jei nešiočiau kepurę – nusiimčiau“Lithuania· 2025-04-06
Gintaras Žibėnas emphasized the importance of the fans' support after a recent match.
G.Žibėnas apie kapitono traumą: „Tikėkimės, nieko rimto nebus“Lithuania· 2025-03-29
Gintaras Žibėnas is the coach of the Vilnius 'Rytas' basketball team.
Teisėjų neskalpavęs G.Žibėnas: „Ne gėda pralaimėti prieš tokią komandą“Lithuania· 2025-03-25
